Composting Workshop with UCLA’s Master Gardener James Bassett

jane b semel Healthy Campus Initiative Community Garden Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, 111 Easton Dr, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join the jane b semel HCI Community Garden in its first workshop of the quarter with UCLA’s Master Gardener James Bassett! We'll talk hot, cold, and even worm composting! Please feel free to bring your food scraps and uncoated paper recycling to the program. REGISTER HERE

Environmental Justice Series at the IoES!

UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA

The struggle for environmental justice defines many of the communities that make up Los Angeles. This winter we welcome you to come and hear from some of the region's leaders about the issues communities have faced, continue to face, and to learn from their activism and commitment. Angelo Logan Senior Director, Environmental and Climate Justice […]

Los Angeles County Public Works Webinar: Intro to Composting

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Join for a free webinar to beautify your home and garden. Webinars are approximately 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute period to answer questions and take orders for compost bins. Learn about backyard and worm composting to create a rich soil amendment to nourish your garden. REGISTER HERE

Planting Event – Ecological Restoration Association (ERA) at UCLA

Stone Canyon Creek UCLA, by Charles E Young Dr North and Collins Center and Gold Hall

Sunday Week 2, ERA will be hosting a planting event planting native species at Stone Canyon Creek from 10am-12pm on January 22nd. They will be providing gloves, shovels, and other materials so you don’t have to bring anything. ERA will also be joined by Dr. Lipman, who will be giving everyone a tutorial on how […]

Free Graduate Student Farmers Market

Weyburn Terrace Grill Area 3G7X+4H, Los Angeles, United States

Graduate students are invited to join the farmers market for free seasonal fruits, veggies and herbs! First come, first serve, while supplies last.

Eyes in the Sky, Birds in the Heart and Mind – Introduction

Experimental Digital Arts, UCLA Broad Art Center 240 Charles E. Young Dr. N, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join Counterforce Lab's new lecture series inaugural session: introduction with the Counterforce Lab Team. Admission is free, and refreshments/snacks will be served. Eyes in the Sky, Birds in the Heart and Mind is Counterforce Lab’s new lecture series. As a point of departure, they will focus on the Biophilia Treehouse, Counterforce’s flagship project, a public […]

Secretary Speaker Series – Blowing in the Wind: The Future of Offshore Wind Power

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The Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency, Wade Crowfoot, hosts monthly discussions with leaders and big thinkers from across California to discuss emerging natural resources issues. This open forum allows for new and different perspectives about how we best steward California’s resources. These events are public, live-streamed on YouTube, and recorded for later viewing. […]

How to Make Your Job a Climate Job

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We need millions of people working on climate to address the demands of the climate crisis. In the next ten years, we can expect 100 million people to transition their careers to climate. Getting a climate job is one of the most tangible climate actions an individual can make; it's 40+ hours a week that […]

The Spatial Dilemma of Sustainable Transportation and Just Affordable Housing – UCLA Housing, Neighborhood and Health Seminar Series

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Presented by Paul M. Ong Research Professor, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Director, UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge California’s intense affordable housing crisis has highlighted the fundamental linkage between land use, transportation, climate policy, and equity. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the main contributor to climate change, is a priority policy goal for the state […]

Mission-Driven Consulting: Prospects for Sustainability and Equity in Southern California

The Barn HMNSS 1500, W Campus Dr, Riverside, CA, United States

Is it too good to be true? Can we indeed protect the environment, grow jobs, promote racial equity, and enhance community well-being? Join UC Riverside's School of Public Policy in conversation with Cecilia Estolano, as they discuss promising trends towards environmental sustainability and racial equity in Southern California, including in the Inland Empire region. REGISTER […]

ACWA General Meeting

Ackerman Union 2410 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

ACWA at UCLA is a new club on campus that facilitates learning about issues surrounding clean water both in the United States and beyond. The club does this through both advocacy and research initiatives. On the advocacy front, ACWA organizes interesting and thought-provoking events for the UCLA community on issues related to clean water and […]

Nonprofit Networking Night

UCLA Covel Commons, Grand Horizon Room 330 De Neve Dr, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Hosted by the UCLA Volunteer Center, Community Service Commission, Residential Life, and Student Affairs, Nonprofit Networking Night is an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to speak to qualified UCLA students regarding full-time, part-time, career and/or internship opportunities. REGISTER HERE This networking event is designed to connect UCLA students and young alumni with non-profit career professionals who […]

Accelerating New California Water Storage Projects

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Record-breaking storms dropped enough water on California to cover the entire state in about eight inches of water. But very little of it was captured or stored, a missed opportunity as more prolonged droughts intensify with climate change. In this webinar, you will hear from leading water experts on the status of new water storage […]

Dornsife Dialogues: Eating Right for a Better and Longer Life

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For many, the start of a new year signals a renewed interest in healthier eating, but what does that mean? The research regarding what — and when — we should eat has evolved quite a bit. Bring your questions for our experts during this live discussion and learn how people of all ages can improve […]

LA Green Jobs – Virtual Career Fair

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Hello, green job seekers! It's the top of the New Year and we would like for you to join us for our LA Green Jobs - Virtual Career Fair brought to you by USGBC-LA! If you're looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment, this […]

Briefing on the Sea Grant DDT+ Research Needs Assessment

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You’re invited to an Ocean Science Trust briefing in partnership with California Sea Grant and USC Sea Grant to discuss the recently released report, A Deep Ocean DDT+ Research Needs Assessment for the Southern California Bight. Jointly facilitated by both Sea Grant Programs, this community-driven assessment provides a research agenda for future investments and immediate […]

Mass Audubon’s Environmental Fellows Program Information Session

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Join this information session to learn more about Mass Audubon's Environmental Fellows Program and application process. Current Fellows and the Early Career Program Manager will be available to share experiences and answer questions about the program. REGISTER HERE

Deloitte Digital Sustainability Panel Discussion

USC Popovich Hall - JKP Suite 300, Dean's Boardroom, 3rd Floor, 611 W. Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join Deloitte Digital and hear from industry experts from Delta, Hewlett Packard, Logitech, USC, UCLA, and Deloitte on the latest trends and innovations that are shaping the future of sustainable business. This is a two hour event broken into three 30 min “panels” touching on Sustainability and the Role of Higher Ed, Role of the […]

Opportunities for Enhanced Near-term U.S.-China Climate Action: Decarbonizing the Buildings Sector

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Buildings contribute to 40% of the globe’s greenhouse gas emissions, consuming three-quarters of electricity in the United States alone. Meanwhile, China has the largest building stock in the world, amounting to nearly half of the globe’s new building area. Buildings also contribute significantly to industrial emissions from the production of construction materials like concrete and […]

Free Graduate Student Farmers Market

Weyburn Terrace Grill Area 3G7X+4H, Los Angeles, United States

Graduate students are invited to join the farmers market for free seasonal fruits, veggies and herbs! First come, first serve, while supplies last.