Earth Lab Events

  • Lake Forest Park Climate Conversations: Panel Discussion on LFP's new Climate Action Plan
    LFP Climate Hub's Third Place Commons stage, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, 98155 Saturday, Jan 10, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. PST The LFP Climate Hub is launching LFP Climate Conversations, a quarterly discussion series with speakers, moderated by Dr. Taryn Black, Climate Scientist and Shoreline resident. This LFP Climate Conversation will focus on four key climate […]
  • The Nature of Our Times: A Poetry Reading Presented by the Vashon Land Trust
    Land Trust Building, 10014 SW Bank Rd, Vashon Island Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026, 5 – 7 p.m. PST The Vashon Land Trust is proud to present a reading in celebration of the release of The Nature of Our Times: Poems on America’s Lands, Waters, Wildlife, and Other Natural Wonders (Paloma Press, 2025), a Poets for Science anthology, edited by Luisa A. Igloria, Aileen Cassinetto, […]
  • The Nature of Our Times: A Poetry Reading Presented at Elliott Bay Books
    Elliott Bay Books, 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026, 7 – 9 p.m. PST Elliott Bay Books is proud to present a reading in celebration of the release of The Nature of Our Times: Poems on America’s Lands, Waters, Wildlife, and Other Natural Wonders (Paloma Press, 2025), a Poets for Science anthology, edited by Luisa A. Igloria, Aileen Cassinetto, […]
  • Extreme Heat in the Pacific Northwest: Strategies for Next Summer and Beyond
    Online (Zoom) Thursday, Jan 15, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PST Extreme heat disasters are becoming increasingly common. What are the strategies for long-term risk-reduction and extreme heat preparedness? This discussion will expand on an article co-written by our featured speakers, which was recently featured by The Conversation in a new collection of essays on how extreme weather events […]
  • Meet the NW CASC @ UW: Advancing Actionable Science to Inform Resource Management in a Changing Climate
    Thursday, Jan 22, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PST You’re invited to the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center’s (NW CASC) in-person showcase at the University of Washington on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Join us to learn about our center and fellowship programs, which provide research funding & training in actionable climate adaptation science!Who: All are welcome, though this event […]

School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Events

  • SEFS Social
    1st floor hallway in Bloedel Hall – these socials will continue to take place in Bloedel Hall until Anderson Hall has reopened. Thursday, Jan 8, 2026, 2 – 3 p.m. PST SEFS Socials are chance to step out of your classroom, laboratory, or office to enjoy some light refreshments & connect with other SEFS faculty, students, & staff! Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu […]
  • Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Upcycle Your Tote Bag (in-person)
    Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026, 6 – 8 p.m. PDT Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required REGISTER ONLINELimited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.Learn how to hand embroider your tote bag with vegetable designs perfect for summer farmers market trips. Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a 2-hour hands on embroidery workshop. This class will […]
  • Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Upcycle Your Clothing with Hand Embroidery (in-person)
    Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026, 6 – 8 p.m. PDT Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required REGISTER ONLINELimited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.Cover up stains and small holes in your clothing with hand embroidery! Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a hands-on workshop. Simply bring a garment to embroider and we’ll provide you with […]
  • SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am – 12:30pm)
    Winkenwerder 105 Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu
  • Organic Integrated Pest Management for Native Gardens (online)
    online via Zoom Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026, 7 – 8:30 p.m. PDT Cost: $25REGISTER ONLINELimited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.Garden pests are inevitable, but they don’t have to be harmful to manage. This class introduces the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with a focus on organic and ecologically friendly practices. We’ll cover common pests […]

College of the Environment Events

  • AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
    Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, 10 – 11:30 a.m. PST The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events – guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and […]
  • Botanical Relief Block Printing (in-person)
    Saturday, Mar. 7, 2026, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PST Class Cost: $85, advanced registration requiredFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEIn this class, students will be introduced to the process of relief printing using a technique known as linocut. Using botanical motifs, students will learn the basics of relief design, block cutting and inking, and hand […]
  • AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
    Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026, 10 – 11:30 a.m. PDT The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events – guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and […]
  • Forest Bathing (in-person)
    Saturday, Mar. 21, 2026, 10 – 11:30 a.m. PDT Cost: $25 for first registration, $15 for each additional ticketAdvance registration required.REGISTER ONLINEJoin UW Botanic Gardens and Cascadia Forest Therapy for a unique forest bathing opportunity in the Washington Park Arboretum. Forest bathing (or shinrin-yoku) has been popular in Japan for decades and is gaining momentum in the US. The […]
  • Gardening with the Seasons: Spring (online)
    Online via Zoom Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026, 7 – 8:30 p.m. PDT Cost: $25Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEAs spring approaches and things start moving fast in the garden, it can be hard to keep up or decide what to do first. With a focus on seasonal growth patterns, and best tools and techniques, this […]

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