Earth Lab Events
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Online (Zoom) Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026, 1 – 2 p.m. PDT Speakers: Karin Bumbaco, Deputy State Climatologist at the Washington State Climate Office (WASCO), and Jacob Genuise, Engagement Climatologist at WASCOAbout:Washington is experiencing multi-year drought conditions that continue to impact water supplies, agriculture, fish and wildlife, and communities across the state. Join us for an informative webinar on the different ways […]
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Online (Zoom) Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 1 – 2 p.m. PDT The Washington Center for Technical Development invited the Washington State Climate Office to give an overview of past observed and future projected changes in Washington’s climate, as well as an overview of ENSO (El Niño / Southern Oscillation). Topics will include climate change’s impact on various climate hazards […]
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Town Hall, Seattle- The Forum (Entrance off Seneca) Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026, 5:30 – 7:45 p.m. PDT Join UW College of the Environment for the 2026 Doug Walker Reception & Lecture, featuring Phil Levin, professor and director of the UW School of Marine and Environmental Affairs and director of The Nature Record.Ticket price includes access to our special pre-reception designed to spark meaningful connections across Seattle’s vibrant sustainability and […]
School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Events
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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 […]
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Anderson Hall G25 Tuesday, Mar 9, 2027, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu
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Sunday, Dec 20, 2026, 1 – 3 p.m. PST Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required REGISTER ONLINELimited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.Let's stitch some winter greenery! Learn a new skill or brush up on an old one with local fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. We’ll cover embroidery basics like the satin stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, […]
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Anderson Hall G25 Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu
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Anderson Hall G25 Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu
College of the Environment Events
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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 […]
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Washington Park Arboretum Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PST Cost: $45Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. REGISTER ONLINELooking for a winter activity for those short days in Seattle? Come learn more about lichens! They grow on trees, shrubs and rocks in botanic gardens and can tell us about air quality and the make-up […]
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Saturday, Oct. 24, 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 […]
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Online Thursday, Oct. 29, 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 […]
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Mount Pleasant Cemetery700 W Raye St., Seattle, WA 98119 Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PDT Cost: $45, pre-registration requiredFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEGhosts and Goblins in a cemetery for Hallowe'en? Why not consider lichens as an alternative? Lichens are friendly and interesting organisms that love to grow on headstones and old […]