Earth Lab Events
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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 […]
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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 […]
School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Events
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Winkenwerder 105 or via Zoom Zoom link: washington.zoom.us… Thursday, Jun 4, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PDT Title: Production of lignocellulosic nanomaterials from thermomechanical pulp fibers and their applications in plant-based materials Committee Members:Renata Bura, Chair, UW SEFSRichard Gustafson, UW SEFSAnthony Dichiara, UW SEFS Abstract: Lignocellulosic nanofibrils (LCNFs) have recently gained popularity as a nanomaterial due to their unique […]
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Center for Urban Horticulture3501 NE 41st StreetSeattle WA 98105 Monday, Aug 10, 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.Instances of mal-pruning and good intentions gone awry are sometimes explained away as “pruning art.” From improperly sheared hedges to ineffective design and training, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
College of the Environment Events
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Wednesday, June 3, 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 […]
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Wednesday, Sep. 2, 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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]