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 […]
  • Intergenerational Dialogues for Collaborative Leadership
    Milgard Hall, room 110, UW Tacoma Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026, 12:30 – 3 p.m. PDT Connect with Puget Sound leaders and learn how collaboration can turn tough environmental challenges into real change.The Pacific Northwest has a rich history of people finding lasting environmental solutions across deep differences. This workshop is about learning from that history firsthand and the leaders […]
  • 10th NW Nature & Health Symposium
    Wednesday, Apr 21, 2027, 9:45 a.m. – 5 p.m. PDT Save the date for the 10th annual Northwest Nature and Health Symposium on April 21, 2027. These annual convenings serve as a dynamic gathering space for students, researchers, healthcare providers, community members, and decision-makers to connect, learn, and collaborate. Together, we explore cutting-edge research, innovative policies and programs, and the […]

School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Events

  • Fletcher Moore | MS Thesis Final Defense
    Remote Defense via Zoom – washington.zoom.us… Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT Title: Forest Structure and Habitat Relationships on Tinian Island: Implications for Wildlife Conservation and Land ManagementCommittee Members:Jon Bakker, Faculty Advisor, UW SEFSBeth Gardner, Member, UW SEFSAbstract: Isolated tropical islands harbor high endemism but face severe ecological vulnerabilities from historical disturbances and modern pressures. On […]
  • SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am – 12:30pm)
    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
  • Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Winter Botanical Embroidery Basics (in-person)
    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, […]
  • SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am – 12:30pm)
    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
  • SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am – 12:30pm)
    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

  • Master Pruner: Fruit Tree Pruning (in-person)
    Center for Urban Horticulture3501 NE 41st StreetSeattle WA 98105 Monday, Aug. 17, 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 the basics of fruit tree pruning and how seasonal growth differences and specific goals affect when you use different pruning approaches. Apple, cherry, […]
  • 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 […]
  • WSG Seaweed Office Hours
    Online Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, 8 – 9 a.m. PST 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 […]
  • Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Winter Botanical Embroidery Basics (in-person)
    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, […]
  • WSG Seaweed Office Hours
    Online Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, 8 – 9 a.m. PST 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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