Earth Lab Events

  • Nature and Health Fall Community Dinner
    Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026, 6 – 8 p.m. PDT Our quarterly community dinners welcome anyone with a curiosity about expanding access to green space to support health and well-being, environmental and health equity, people-nature reciprocity, and climate change resilience. Students, professionals, and community members from many different disciplines come together to explore new ideas, discuss policies and programs, and strengthen partnerships […]
  • IT’S NOT JUST THE RAIN: What Causes Drought in Washington and How You Can Get Involved
    Online (Zoom) Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026, 1 – 2 p.m. PDT Speakers: Karin Bumbaco, Deputy State Climatologist at the Washington State Climate Office (WASCO), and Jacob Genuise, Engagement Climatologist at WASCOAbout:Washington is experiencing multi-year drought conditions that continue to impact water supplies, agriculture, fish and wildlife, and communities across the state. Join us for an informative webinar on the different ways […]
  • Climate in Washington Webinar
    Online (Zoom) Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 1 – 2 p.m. PDT The Washington Center for Technical Development invited the Washington State Climate Office to give an overview of past observed and future projected changes in Washington’s climate, as well as an overview of ENSO (El Niño / Southern Oscillation). Topics will include climate change’s impact on various climate hazards […]
  • Doug Walker Reception & Lecture
    Town Hall, Seattle- The Forum (Entrance off Seneca) Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026, 5:30 – 7:45 p.m. PDT Join UW College of the Environment for the 2026 Doug Walker Reception & Lecture, featuring Phil Levin, professor and director of the UW School of Marine and Environmental Affairs and director of The Nature Record.Ticket price includes access to our special pre-reception designed to spark meaningful connections across Seattle’s vibrant sustainability and […]
  • Intergenerational Dialogues for Collaborative Leadership
    Milgard Hall, room 110, UW Tacoma Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026, 12:30 – 3 p.m. PDT Connect with Puget Sound leaders and learn how collaboration can turn tough environmental challenges into real change.The Pacific Northwest has a rich history of people finding lasting environmental solutions across deep differences. This workshop is about learning from that history firsthand and the leaders […]

School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Events

  • Watercolors from Natural Pigments (in-person)
    Sunday, Sep 20, 2026, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT Price: $72, preregistration requiredFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEThis workshop will introduce the process of lake pigmentation, the creation of pigments from organic materials. Students will learn about common plants used for pigments as well as the process of creating watercolor paint from dried pigments. Each […]
  • SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am – 12:30pm)
    Anderson Hall G25 Tuesday, Mar 9, 2027, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu
  • Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Winter Botanical Embroidery Basics (in-person)
    Sunday, Dec 20, 2026, 1 – 3 p.m. PST Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required REGISTER ONLINELimited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.Let's stitch some winter greenery! Learn a new skill or brush up on an old one with local fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. We’ll cover embroidery basics like the satin stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, […]
  • SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am – 12:30pm)
    Anderson Hall G25 Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu
  • SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am – 12:30pm)
    Anderson Hall G25 Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu

College of the Environment Events

  • Gardening with the Seasons: Fall (in-person)
    Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. PDT Cost: $35Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEJoin us in person at the Center for Urban Horticulture! Autumn is a dynamic season in the garden. Many plants are heading into dormancy, while others are in a period of active growth. Doing the right gardening tasks now can […]
  • WSG Seaweed Office Hours
    Online Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, 8 – 9 a.m. PST Drop-in office hours for all your seaweed information needs!How to participate: Zoom meeting link: washington.zoom.us… Join at any point during the one-hour window (no RSVP required) Attendees will be served in order of arrival Please stay on mute until invited to speak Initial conversations will be limited to 5 minutes until […]
  • Oregon-Washington Water Year 2026 Recap and 2027 Outlook Meeting
    Online (Zoom) Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST We are pleased to announce the 20th annual Oregon-Washington Water Year 2026 Recap and 2027 Outlook Meeting will be held as two virtual morning meetings on Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3. There is no cost to attend but you are required to register.The goal of this meeting is to […]
  • Oregon-Washington Water Year 2026 Recap and 2027 Outlook Meeting
    Online (Zoom) Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST We are pleased to announce the 20th annual Oregon-Washington Water Year 2026 Recap and 2027 Outlook Meeting will be held as two virtual morning meetings on Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3. There is no cost to attend but you are required to register.The goal of this meeting is to […]
  • UW Environment Mixer at 2026 Family Weekend (invitation only)
    Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, 3 – 5 p.m. PST Come hang out with the College of the Environment community! Enjoy light refreshments, meet fellow students, advisors, parents, faculty, and make some new connections. Then grab a map and keep exploring with a self-guided tour of College facilities. Schedule:Mixer 3:00 pm- 5:00 pmAfter 5:00 pm- Self-guided tourRegister on the Parent Weekend […]

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