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 […]

School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Events

  • Master Pruner: Tree Pruning III – Specialized Pruning Strategies (in-person)
    Center for Urban Horticulture3501 NE 41st StreetSeattle WA 98105 Monday, Jul 27, 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 trees for various purposes.  Included will be guidance on training young trees and maintaining mature trees, along with discussions of […]
  • Botanical Relief Block Printing (in-person)
    Saturday, Sep 12, 2026, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT 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 […]
  • 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

  • Arboretum Walking Tour
    Washington Park Arboretum Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10 – 11:30 a.m. PDT 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 […]
  • WSG Seaweed Office Hours
    Online Thursday, Sep. 24, 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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: […]
  • 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 […]

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