Earth Lab Events

  • Wildfire in the West: Learning from the Past, Navigating the Future
    Online (Zoom) Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026, 12 – 1 p.m. PDT With another wildfire season in full swing, this webinar will highlight past trends and future expectations of wildfire in the western US with an emphasis on the Pacific Northwest. In the last few decades, the west has experienced longer fire seasons with more area burned by more severe […]
  • Northwest Preparedness and Resilience Conference
    University of Washington Campus, Seattle Wednesday, Sep 16 – Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 The Northwest Preparedness and Resilience Conference brings together an interdisciplinary group of regional practitioners, researchers and other partners working across a range of disaster-related fields. We are looking forward to engaging with our partners across the region and strive towards bridging the gap between practice […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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

  • Lili Yang | MS Thesis Final Defense
    Anderson Hall G25 or via Zoom Zoom link – washington.zoom.us… Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026, 1 – 2 p.m. PDT Title: Production Cost Factors in Cross-Laminated Timber Manufacturing: A Comparative Study between North America and EuropeCommittee Members:Kent Wheiler, Chair, UW SEFSIndoneil Ganguly, Member, UW SEFSCC Yao, Member, Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.Abstract:Cross-laminated timber (CLT) has become one of the most important engineered wood products […]
  • Local Plants for Natural Dyes and Pigments (in-person)
    Sunday, Sep 13, 2026, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT Cost: $65, Advance registration requiredFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEThis workshop will provide an introduction to the world of natural dyes with a focus on the use of common garden plants, local ornamental trees and flowers, and even weeds! Students will learn how to prepare dye […]
  • Watercolor Fall Botanicals (in-person)
    Saturday, Oct 17, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT Class Cost: $200 for 4-class series, advanced registration requiredFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEClass series is four consecutive Saturdays: October 17th, October 24th, October 31st, & November 7th, each session running from 10:00am-12:30pmCome watercolor quintessential fall botanicals! In this 4-part class, students will learn and develop […]
  • SEFS Salmon BBQ
    Anderson Hall Courtyard Thursday, Oct 8, 2026, 4 – 7 p.m. PDT Contact: sefsevents@uw.edu Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu
  • Urban Foraging: Weeds & Wild Foods (in-person)
    Discovery Park, North Parking Lot Sunday, Sep 20, 2026, 1 – 4 p.m. PDT Cost: $45Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-serve basisREGISTER ONLINEParticipate in this 'weed walk' and learn how to identify and gather some of the most common edible weeds and wild foods available in your garden and in other disturbed areas. Many gardeners are already […]

College of the Environment Events

  • WSG Seaweed Office Hours
    Online Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, 8 – 9 a.m. PDT 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 […]
  • Gardening with the Seasons: Fall (online)
    Online via Zoom Thursday, Sep. 17, 2026, 7 – 8:30 p.m. PDT Cost: $25Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEAutumn 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 set the stage for next year's garden: […]
  • WSG Seaweed Office Hours
    Online Thursday, Dec. 31, 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • Arboretum Walking Tour
    Washington Park Arboretum Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, 10 – 11:30 a.m. PST Class Cost: First Ticket $20; Additional Tickets $15 eachFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEArboretum walking tours are casual walks through various areas of the 230-acre Washington Park Arboretum. Walks feature seasonal themes, collections plants, explorations of botany, and the history of our organization.This […]

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