Earth Lab Events
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Online (Zoom) Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PST Experts from the University of Washington Native American Law Center, Harvard Environmental and Energy Law Program, the Environmental Policy Innovation Center, and the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group will share several potential policy tools that Northwest Coastal Tribes can use to bolster and streamline funding for climate […]
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Online (Zoom) Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PST EarthLab summer internships offer a robust, cohort-based experience for University of Washington undergraduate students. Undergraduate students enrolled in a degree-granting program at any UW campus (Bothell, Seattle, or Tacoma) as of Spring Quarter 2026 from a variety of disciplines are encouraged to apply. Applications are now open for summer […]
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1050 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103 Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026, 6 – 8 p.m. PST 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 […]
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Thursday, Feb 12, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PST During this session, the NW CASC Consortium director and deputy director will provide an overview of the program and application process, followed by a Q&A session.The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) Research Fellowship Program supports research related to climate adaptation for Northwest natural and cultural resource management and provides training […]
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Online (Zoom) Thursday, Feb 12, 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 […]
School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Events
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Online via Zoom Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026, 9 – 11:15 a.m. PST Cost: $45REGISTER ONLINEFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis.Class 2 of 6.We will explore the realm of soil biology, its web of interdependence that creates soil ecology, and how a healthy soil ecosystem builds the foundation of whole ecosystem health and resilience. Emphasis will be made […]
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online via Zoom Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026, 7 – 8:30 p.m. PDT Cost: $25REGISTER ONLINELimited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.Garden pests are inevitable, but they don’t have to be harmful to manage. This class introduces the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with a focus on organic and ecologically friendly practices. We’ll cover common pests […]
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Winkenwerder 105 Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu
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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 […]
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Winkenwerder 105 Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu
College of the Environment Events
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Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. PST Speaker: Dr. Aditi Sheshadri, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth System Science, Stanford UniversityTitle: Atmospheric gravity waves: new observations, high-resolution simulations, and data-informed methodsHost: Professor Lyatt Jaeglé, Jaegle@uw.eduThe University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health […]
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Online via Zoom Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026, 7 – 8:30 p.m. PDT Cost: $25Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEAs spring approaches and things start moving fast in the garden, it can be hard to keep up or decide what to do first. With a focus on seasonal growth patterns, and best tools and techniques, this […]
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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 […]
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Washington Park Arboretum2300 Arboretum Drive E. Seattle WA 98112 Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. PDT Cost: $20 for 1 adult and 1 childREGISTER ONLINEThrough science-based exploration and outdoor play children aged 2-4 years old and their caregivers will experience the UW Botanic Gardens using their senses. Each class begins with an opportunity to explore several learning […]
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Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026, 3:30 – 5 p.m. PDT Keywords: volcanology, IODP, tephra recordsAbstract: The Hellenic arc in Greece is the most active volcanic region in Europe, posing hazards that range from tephra fall to pyroclastic flows that travel across both the seafloor and the sea surface, and resulting tsunamis. The most famous eruption in the Christiana-Santorini-Kolumbo (CSK) volcanic field […]