Earth Lab Events

  • Virtual Presentation: Sea Ice at the Center of Climate Change Featuring Professor Cecilia Bitz
    Virtual Monday, Jul 13, 2026, 1 – 2 p.m. PDT ​Kick-off PNW Climate Week 2026 with groundbreaking climate science! Join UW College of the Environment for a high‑energy, fully virtual talk and Q&A with Professor Cecilia Bitz.​Professor Bitz is one of the world’s go‑to experts on Arctic climate change. She digs deep into how melting sea ice reshapes global systems, and builds […]
  • 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 […]

School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Events

  • MS Thesis Final Defense | Cameron Ho
    WFS 021 or via ZoomZoom login – washington.zoom.us… Monday, Jun 8, 2026, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. PDT Title: Apex predator guild diversity shapes foraging decisions of avian scavengers through carrion availabilityCommittee Members:Beth Gardner, Co-Chair, UW SEFSJohn Marzluff, Co-Chair, UW SEFSDan Stahler, Member, NPS Abstract:Scavengers are vital to maintaining ecosystem health through the efficient recycling and redistribution of nutrients from […]
  • Gardening with Edible & Medicinal Native Plants (in-person)
    Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026, 6 – 8 p.m. PDT Cost: $30, advanced registration requiredFinancial aid available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEJoin us for an exploration of the edible and medicinal plants native to the PNW. In this interactive class, you'll learn how to identify, grow, harvest, and utilize 10+ local plants with nourishing and healing properties. Throughout the […]
  • Master Pruner: Japanese Garden Pruning (in-person)
    Center for Urban Horticulture3501 NE 41st StreetSeattle WA 98105 Monday, Jul 27, 2026, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. PDT Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-membersREGISTER ONLINELimited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.Creating and maintaining a Japanese Garden requires a high level of pruning skill and dedicated annual maintenance. This class covers the pruning of Japanese […]
  • Master Pruner: Shrub Pruning III – The Puzzlers and Consequences (in-person)
    Center for Urban Horticulture3501 NE 41st StreetSeattle WA 98105 Monday, Aug 3, 2026, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. PDT Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-membersREGISTER ONLINELimited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.Learn how to prune Rhododendron, Hydrangea, Callicarpa (Beautyberry), Viburnum bodnantense, and Abelia. Included in this class are basic pruning techniques, common pruning mistakes, and some […]
  • Master Pruner: Corrective Pruning (in-person)
    Center for Urban Horticulture3501 NE 41st StreetSeattle WA 98105 Monday, Aug 3, 2026, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. PDT Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-membersREGISTER ONLINELimited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.Learn restoration strategies for trees and shrubs that have been mal-pruned. Mal-pruning may include topping, over-thinning, inappropriate shearing, and more. Included is discussion of […]

College of the Environment Events

  • SAFS Quantitative Seminar
    Friday, June 5, 2026, 12:30 – 2 p.m. PDT SAFS hosts weekly lunch-time seminars, where students and faculty share findings from their current research. Event interval: Single day event Campus location: Fishery Sciences (FSH) Online Meeting Link: washington.zoom.us… Accessibility Contact: adillon5@uw.edu Event Types: Academics
  • AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
    Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026, 10 – 11 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 […]
  • Native Plants 101: Gardening with Bulbs (Online)
    Online via Zoom Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2026, 7 – 8:30 p.m. PDT Cost: $25 – Advance registration requiredFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEThis class introduces participants to the unique world of Pacific Northwest native flowering bulbs. We’ll explore their ecological roles in local ecosystems, their ethnobotanical significance, and the methods used to cultivate bulbs in […]
  • AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
    Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2026, 10 – 11 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 […]
  • 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 […]

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