Earth Lab Events

  • IT’S NOT JUST THE RAIN: What Causes Drought in Washington and How You Can Get Involved
    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 […]
  • Bathsheba Demuth – Salmon Heads and Beaver Laws: On the Intersections of Environmental History and Legal Practice
    Monday, Oct 12, 2026, 4 – 5:30 p.m. PDT Dr. Bathsheba Demuth presents the 2026 Inaugural Linda Nash Memorial Lecture.Flowing from northwestern Canada and across Alaska, the Yukon River watershed connects human and ecological communities from the ocean to North America's highest mountains. Drawing on archival research, fieldwork, Indigenous legal theory, and the natural sciences, this talk examines how […]
  • Climate in Washington Webinar
    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 […]
  • Doug Walker Reception & Lecture
    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 […]
  • 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 […]

School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Events

  • SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am – 12:30pm)
    Anderson Hall G25 Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu
  • 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

  • Arboretum Walking Tour
    Washington Park Arboretum Saturday, Sep. 26, 2026, 10 – 11:30 a.m. PDT Class Cost: First Ticket $20; Additional Tickets $15 eachFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEArboretum walking tours are casual walks through various areas of the 230-acre Washington Park Arboretum. Walks feature seasonal themes, collections plants, explorations of botany, and the history of our organization.This […]
  • UW Environment Mixer at 2026 Family Weekend (invitation only)
    Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, 3 – 5 p.m. PST Come hang out with the College of the Environment community! Enjoy light refreshments, meet fellow students, advisors, parents, faculty, and make some new connections. Then grab a map and keep exploring with a self-guided tour of College facilities. Schedule:Mixer 3:00 pm- 5:00 pmAfter 5:00 pm- Self-guided tourRegister on the Parent Weekend […]
  • WSG Seaweed Office Hours
    Online Thursday, Jan. 28, 2027, 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 […]
  • 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, […]

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