Earth Lab Events
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Online (Zoom) Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PST In this paired researcher-practitioner webinar, Michele Buonanduci (Postdoctoral Scholar, The Nature Conservancy & University of Washington) will present the findings of recent research into the impacts of forest and estuary management on the climate resilience of salmon in Washington’s Willapa basin, including the impacts of Spartina eradication. Chad […]
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Online (Zoom) Thursday, Nov 20, 2025, 1 – 2 p.m. PST The Northwest Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change (NW RISCC) Network will host a 1-hour multi-speaker webinar on the impacts of different climate variables on weed biocontrol agents and their success in the Northwest.We will begin with a brief overview of weed biocontrol, and then discuss how climate change may […]
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Old Stove Brewing – Ship Canal600 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119 Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025, 5 – 7 p.m. PST Join us as we celebrate 30 years of climate resilience work, strong regional partnerships, cutting-edge climate research, influential impacts reports, and perseverance through uncertain times.Cupcakes and light refreshments will be provided, and drinks are available for purchase. Toasts […]
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Online (Zoom) Tuesday, Dec 9 – Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 Please join us for the second annual International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference organized by the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Management Network on December 9 and 10, 2025.This online conference is free to attend and will include sessions on management success stories, […]
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Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Room Strand 12A Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025, 4 p.m. PST Interim Dean Joel Thornton invites you to celebrate with the UW College of the Environment community at the American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Join us for a lively gathering to toast the outstanding achievements of our scientists. Enjoy good company, tasty bites, and a […]
School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Events
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Saturday, Nov 15, 2025, 10 – 11:30 a.m. PST Cost: $25Advance registration required.REGISTER ONLINEJoin UW Botanic Gardens and Cascadia Forest Therapy for a unique forest bathing opportunity in the Washington Park Arboretum. Forest bathing (or shinrin-yoku) has been popular in Japan for decades and is gaining momentum in the US. The practice encourages you to move in nature at […]
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1st floor hallway in Bloedel Hall Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025, 9 – 10 a.m. PST SEFS Socials are chance to step out of your classroom, laboratory, or office to enjoy some light refreshments & connect with other SEFS faculty, students, & staff! Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu
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Online via Zoom Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, 9 – 11:15 a.m. PST Cost: $45Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEClass 6 of 6. In this final class of the series, students will share their soil management plans developed over the previous 5 classes and discuss them with their fellow students and instructors. Emphasis will be placed on […]
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Online via Zoom Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026, 9 – 11:15 a.m. PST Cost: $45REGISTER ONLINEFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis.Class 5 of 6. Conserving and building self-sustaining soils form the foundation of ecosystem restoration. Learn how a good understanding of existing site and soil conditions informs choosing best approaches to protecting intact soil ecosystems and repairing disturbed […]
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Online via Zoom Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026, 9 – 11:15 a.m. PST Cost: $45REGISTER ONLINEFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis.Class 4 of 6. Building up from the previous classes, we will review soil disturbance and resulting stewardship challenges commonly encountered at restoration sites such as former agricultural land, urban fill, construction sites, brownfields, and degraded natural areas. […]
College of the Environment Events
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Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. PST This session is presented by Lawrence Kent, Agricultural Development, Gates Foundation.. The session is part of a series called, "Seeds & Society: Perspectives on agriculture, culture, and food systems," offered as a 1-credit course to undergraduate and graduate students. The course is taught by Yona Sipos, core faculty in the Food […]
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Online (Zoom) Thursday, Jan. 15, 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 […]
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Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, 10 – 11:30 a.m. PST 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 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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Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, 10 – 11:30 a.m. PST 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 […]