Earth Lab Events
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Online (Zoom) Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PST Experts from the University of Washington Native American Law Center, Harvard Environmental and Energy Law Program, the Environmental Policy Innovation Center, and the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group will share several potential policy tools that Northwest Coastal Tribes can use to bolster and streamline funding for climate […]
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Online (Zoom) Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PST EarthLab summer internships offer a robust, cohort-based experience for University of Washington undergraduate students. Undergraduate students enrolled in a degree-granting program at any UW campus (Bothell, Seattle, or Tacoma) as of Spring Quarter 2026 from a variety of disciplines are encouraged to apply. Applications are now open for summer […]
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1050 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103 Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026, 6 – 8 p.m. PST 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 […]
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Thursday, Feb 12, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PST During this session, the NW CASC Consortium director and deputy director will provide an overview of the program and application process, followed by a Q&A session.The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) Research Fellowship Program supports research related to climate adaptation for Northwest natural and cultural resource management and provides training […]
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Online (Zoom) Thursday, Feb 12, 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 […]
School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Events
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Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PST Cost: $30, pre-registration requiredREGISTER ONLINELimited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.Managing vegetation along natural area trails, roads and other edges can pose a variety of challenges to limited stewardship resources. This lecture will cover common pruning and clearance challenges; how to prune and manage plants for optimal […]
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online via Zoom Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026, 7 – 8:30 p.m. PDT Cost: $25REGISTER ONLINELimited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.Garden pests are inevitable, but they don’t have to be harmful to manage. This class introduces the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with a focus on organic and ecologically friendly practices. We’ll cover common pests […]
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Winkenwerder 105 Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu
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Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT Class Cost: $60, advanced registration requiredFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEJoin us for a fun and creative watercolor class, where you'll paint charming mini Polaroid landscapes! Let your imagination run wild as you dream up serene scenes and bring them to life with watercolor. You'll learn […]
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Winkenwerder 105 Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu
College of the Environment Events
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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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Washington Park Arboretum2300 Arboretum Drive E. Seattle WA 98112 Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. PDT Cost: $20 for 1 adult and 1 childREGISTER ONLINEThrough science-based exploration and outdoor play children aged 2-4 years old and their caregivers will experience the UW Botanic Gardens using their senses. Each class begins with an opportunity to explore several learning […]
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Saturday, Apr. 4, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT Class Cost: $200 for 4-class series, advanced registration requiredFinancial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEClass series is all four Saturdays in April: April 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, each session running from 10:00am-12:30pmCome to this beginner to intermediate class to watercolor portraits of plants. In this class […]
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Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026, 10 – 11:30 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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Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. PDT Cost: $35Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basisREGISTER ONLINEJoin us in-person at the Center for Urban Horticulture! As spring approaches and things start moving fast in the garden, it can be hard to keep up or decide what to do first. With a focus on seasonal growth patterns, […]