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

  • Evergreen Trees Tour
    Meet at the front of Denny Hall Sunday, Jan 11, 2026, 1 – 3 p.m. PST By January, winter is well and truly here, but that doesn't mean we can't go looking at trees! Come join UW Alum Theodore Hoss for a chance to learn about the many trees on campus who persist in staying green even in spite […]
  • Polaroid Landscapes (in-person)
    Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT Class Cost: $60, advanced registration requiredFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEJoin us for a fun and creative watercolor class, where you'll paint charming mini Polaroid landscapes! Let your imagination run wild as you dream up serene scenes and bring them to life with watercolor. You'll learn […]
  • 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 […]
  • Writing in Nature, Nature in Writing (in-person)
    Washington Park Arboretum2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle WA Saturday, Mar 7, 2026, 1 – 4 p.m. PST Cost: $150 for full, 3-class seriesLimited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. REGISTER ONLINEThis workshop includes three, three-hour sessions. It is suitable for writers of poetry, fiction, or literary non-fiction who are interested in biological, cultural, and philosophical variables informing […]
  • Local Plants for Natural Dyes and Pigments (in-person)
    Sunday, Mar 8, 2026, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT Cost: $80, Advance registration requiredFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEThis one-day 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 […]

College of the Environment Events

  • AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
    Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, 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 […]
  • 2026 Washington Botanical Symposium
    Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. PST Cost: $110 for in-person registration, $45 for virtual registrationFinancial aid rates available for students and CORPS membersGeneral financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEAn extensive network of professional, academic, and amateur botanists are actively engaged in the conservation, management, and study of Washington’s diverse flora.  Their expertise ranges […]
  • Watercolors from Natural Pigments (in-person)
    Sunday, Mar. 15, 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 […]
  • Taking the Edge Off: Pruning for Natural Areas Workshop (in-person)
    Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. PDT Cost: $80, pre-registration requiredREGISTER ONLINELimited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.Natural area landscapes hold an important place and functions in the urban environment. Managing vegetation along trails, roads, and other edges can pose a variety of challenges for the available stewardship resources. This lecture and hands-on workshop […]
  • Native Plants 101: Creating a Micro-Meadow (Online)
    Online via Zoom Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026, 6 – 8 p.m. PDT Cost: $30 – Advance registration requiredFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEBring the beauty and ecology of Washington’s native meadows into your own garden! This class explores the ecological importance of meadows, highlights key native species, and provides step-by-step guidance on creating a thriving […]

NOAA Webinars