Earth Lab Events
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Online link will be added soon Monday, Apr 3, 2023, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. PDT The College of the Environment Strategic Planning Committee will host a Virtual Town Hall on April 3, 2023 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. to further gather your feedback on the draft Strategic Plan. This initiative has already benefited greatly from so many in our […]
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Online (Zoom) Tuesday, Apr 4, 2023, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT Peter Seligmann is CEO of Nia Tero, a US-based nonprofit organization established in 2017 to work in solidarity with Indigenous peoples who sustain thriving territories and cultures to strengthen guardianship of Earth and all beings. In this conversation, Peter will share his perspective on the ecosystem of environmental […]
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Tuesday, Apr 11, 2023, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT On April 11, EarthLab and The Population Health Initiative will cohost an Open Space-style event to help to support UW researchers in laying the groundwork for new, interdisciplinary partnerships that address key facets of climate change. Attendees of the event will set the agenda for discussion, offering to convene discussions […]
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Monday, Apr 24, 2023, 12 – 1:30 p.m. PDT Taming the Anxious Brain with Nature in Mind Interest in the new frontier of nature-informed mental health has amplified in recent years. Nature-informed (psycho)therapy explores nature-based methods of psychological healing, grounded in the belief that the natural world has profound mental health benefits, especially for anxiety and stress related challenges. […]
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Thursday, May 11, 2023, 7:30 – 9 p.m. PDT Through personal experiences and stories shared by Robin Wall Kimmerer, we are invited to consider what we might learn if we understood plants as our teachers, from both a scientific and an indigenous perspective.Registration opens March 13, 2023.Standby PolicyIf an event is sold out, as a courtesy, the Graduate School […]
School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Events
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Online Thursday, Mar 23, 2023, 7 – 8 p.m. PDT Learn the do's and don'ts of indoor plants. Instructor Tassy de Give, author of Rooted in Design, will discuss how to choose the right plant for your indoor environment and troubleshoot potential plant problems. Whether you are a first-time plant owner or are looking to expand your knowledge of […]
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Graham Visitors CenterWashington Park Arboretum2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, 98122 Saturday, Jun 10, 2023, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. PDT Gardens for BIPoC is a new, free monthly tour that takes place in the Washington Park Arboretum, serving folks that identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a person of color. These groups have historically been underrepresented and underserved in public garden […]
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UW Botanic Gardens, Washington Park Arboretum, Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA 98112 Saturday, Jul 15, 2023, 10 – 11:30 a.m. PDT Join 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 […]
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Tuesday, Jul 11, 2023, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. PDT 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 will cover how to manage and prune native vegetation adjacent to trails, drives, […]
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Graham Visitors CenterWashington Park Arboretum2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, 98122 Thursday, Jul 6, 2023, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT Our free educational tours include a casual walk through various areas of the Washington Park Arboretum, feature seasonal viewing of collections plants, explorations of botany, and the history of our organization. UW Botanic Gardens is committed to enriching the lives of […]
College of the Environment Events
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Online Thursday, Mar. 23, 2023, 7 – 8 p.m. PDT Learn the do's and don'ts of indoor plants. Instructor Tassy de Give, author of Rooted in Design, will discuss how to choose the right plant for your indoor environment and troubleshoot potential plant problems. Whether you are a first-time plant owner or are looking to expand your knowledge of […]
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Thursday, May 11, 2023, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. PDT Speaker: Adam Sobel (Sasaki), Columbia UniversityTitle: TBDHost: Professor Dennis Hartmann, dhartm@uw.eduJoin Zoom Meeting: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96072310926 Abstract: TBDThe 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 condition contact Atmospheric Sciences, 206-543-4250, atmadmin@uw.edu, at least five days before the event. […]
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Online via Zoom Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 6:30 – 8 p.m. PDT At one time or another, all gardens will be visited by pest insects, plant diseases, or weed problems, but using sustainable gardening strategies will save the day! This class will guide you through the keys to success of prevention, observation, and patience, so that you can choose […]
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 1 – 3 p.m. PDT Fisheries Think Tank with Terrance Wang Event interval: Single day event Online Meeting Link: puntlab.washington.edu… Event Types: Lectures/Seminars
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Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98105 Saturday, May 13, 2023, 1 – 3 p.m. PDT Come make your own unique art pieces through an exploration of mixed media printmaking! Explore the patterns and textures of plants through print-making processes. This class will invite you to use natural materials, like leaves and flowers, to create […]