Join more than a dozen of the South Bay’s most impactful social justice and climate groups on June 8 in Rancho Palos Verdes for “We The People: Building a Better South Bay Together.”

This one-day event brings together dedicated groups working on the front lines of social justice, LGBTQ+ rights, workers' rights, housing affordability, transit justice, and democratic engagement in the South Bay. Discover meaningful ways to get involved as you connect directly with representatives from multiple organizations and activists making real change in the South Bay.

Enjoy compelling speakers, live entertainment, and delicious food options. Whether you're a seasoned activist or simply curious about how to make a difference locally, this inclusive event welcomes everyone interested in building a more just, equitable, and vibrant South Bay.

Confirmed Organizations: Indivisible South Bay LA, Codepink San Pedro Women for Peace, Common Power, Culture Club South Bay, LA Progressive, MB United, Moms Demand Action, PFLAG Manhattan Beach, South Bay Forward, Third Act SoCal, and more.

Speakers: Chris Kluwe (former NFL player, author, activist); Dick Price and Sharon Kyle from LA Progressive, as well as Scott Houston, Fatima Iqbal-Zubair, Paul Seo, Eric Alegria, Betty Leinen, Nichelle Henderson, Sion Roy, and Kevin Leedy.

More information: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblesouthbayla/event/782943/

Join Heal the Bay and Golden Road Brewing to celebrate Heal the Bay's 40th Anniversary and World Oceans Day! 

Come for the beer, stay for the cause! Cheers with a glass of Heal the Bay IPA, delicious food, and an exciting live auction featuring unique items and memorable experiences. We will be joined by a live DJ and some of our marine animals from the Heal the Bay Aquarium. 

Each ticket purchase receives two beer vouchers, free food, one raffle ticket, and a gift. Best of all, 100% of all ticket proceeds will support Heal the Bay's vital environmental efforts. Guests of all ages are welcome!

Let's raise a glass to 40 years of championing for clean water, protected coastlines, and a healthier environment for all! 

To purchase tickets click here.

Join Pacific Catch and Surfrider Foundation at Santa Monica Tower 28 from 10am-12pm! We will be connecting with our community to collect trash from our beloved California shorelines on World Ocean Day! The exact address will be provided upon registration.

To learn more and register click here.

The site in West L.A. is officially open from 10am-3pm in case you are unable to make it that early.
Also known as the Gabrieleno Tongva Springs. This is a sacred site that supported and continues to support the thriving Tongva people.
The site welcomes visitors and volunteers on the first Saturday of each month to see and sustain this sacred space. Please join fellow members of the L.A. Chapter and L.A. community in accepting this gracious invitation and actively engage in the maintenance and upkeep of this beautiful indigenous space. Volunteers are generally asked to assist in gardening and landscaping initiatives, so bring your own gloves and gardening tools if you can.

Official Site

Join this hands-on composting workshop where you'll learn the basics of turning your kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil for your garden. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your composting skills, this event is perfect for you! Get ready to get your hands dirty and make a positive impact on the environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to a greener future.

To register click here.

Join South Coast Botanic Garden for a hands-on adventure where kids and their grown-ups will discover the magic of pollination! Through interactive activities, we’ll learn about different pollinators—like bees, butterflies, and birds—why they’re essential for plants, and how to identify which pollinators visit which flowers based on their shapes, colors, and scents. Each child will receive special materials to explore nature up close, record their observations, and draw what they see. Get ready for fun games, up-close discoveries, and a special take-home knowledge to help pollinators in your own backyard!

To register click here.

Join HeyClimate, FoodCycle LA, and Anomaly Coffee for a flavorful evening of climate-conscious fun! Sip inventive cocktails and mocktails made with rescued fruit, snack on bites crafted from upcycled ingredients, and connect with fellow climate-minded Angelenos.

​Enjoy interactive taste tests, hear from innovators in food upcycling and reallocation, and show off your best upcycled outfit—whether thrifted, recycled, or handmade.

Come for the drinks, stay for the community, and leave inspired by the delicious potential of food waste.

To register click here.

Please note that we are moving to a Thursday meeting this month.

The Biodiversity and Ecosystems Committee is continuing to focus on 1) reducing use for artificial turf and 2) restoring native plants and our urban forest. Join this call to learn about and help us with this work.

Meeting to be held via Zoom. Click here to register.

Join the Food Committee meets on the last Wednesday of every month at 7pm.

Where: Zoom - Register here

The LA Chapter Legislative & Policy Committee works with our partners at the San Fernando Valley Chapter, the Climate Reality California Coalition of Chapters, and Climate Action California. We primarily focus on statewide legislation.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4596720482?omn=86956513776

Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Urban Agriculture Network.

We’re happy to share that we’re moving to a monthly schedule—meeting on the fourth Friday of every month instead of quarterly. Our next discussion is set for Friday, May 23, from 2–3 PM Pacific Time.

Topic: USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
What is it? Why should you care? Will it survive DOGE?

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/awIwLRrjTEW8rXQnrTO9EA

Please share this with anyone who might be interested—urban farmers, local food policy councils, urban/peri-urban farm groups, community gardeners, food sovereignty advocates, denizens of your local FSA office, or the local beekeeper at your farmers' market.

Join local residents for a Polluters Pay rally in West Hollywood on Wednesday, May 21, from 3:30 PM – 5 PM.

Supporters of the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund bills currently in the California state legislature (AB 1243 and SB 684) are holding rallies outside the offices of legislators to demonstrate the need for legislation to hold polluters accountable and raise money to cover rising climate adaptation costs, such as rebuilding costs associated with the Eaton and Palisades fires.

For this rally, meet at the corner of Stanley and Sunset Blvd. You are invited to bring a sign and friends and family.

Click here to learn more.

Join local residents for a Polluters Pay rally in Encino on Wednesday, May 19, from 3:30 PM – 5 PM.

Supporters of the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund bills currently in the California state legislature (AB 1243 and SB 684) are holding rallies outside the offices of legislators to demonstrate the need for legislation to hold polluters accountable and raise money to cover rising climate adaptation costs, such as rebuilding costs associated with the Eaton and Palisades fires.

For this rally, meet at the corner of NW corner of Ventura Blvd and Hayvenhurst Ave. You are invited to bring a sign and friends and family.

Click here to learn more.

Plant Based Treaty Sunday, May 18
Join Plant Based Treaty and the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance on Sunday, May 18 at 6:30 for a discussion about plant-based diets and the Plant Based Treaty. You can learn more and RSVP at ncsa.la/plant_based_treaty_05-18_2025.

Learn how to turn food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil for your garden. Expert instructors will guide you through the process step by step. This is a fantastic opportunity to reduce waste and improve your garden's health. Don't miss out on this chance to become a composting pro!

To register click here.

Join the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden on May 17 and celebrate nature with a day of fun activities connecting you to your community!

This inaugural annual event is more than just a festival; it represents a significant step toward fostering community spirit, celebrating nature, and supporting local organizations. With engaging activities for all ages, the festival is a powerful platform to connect participants with the environment, share knowledge about sustainability, and create lasting memories.

To register click here.

Learn how to create a beautiful garden in even the tiniest of spaces at the Small Space Gardening event!

Join CleanLA for a fun and informative online event where you’ll learn all about creating a beautiful garden in even the tiniest of spaces. Whether you have a balcony, patio, or just a windowsill, you’ll leave this event feeling inspired and ready to get your hands dirty!

To register click here.

Have you been wanting to switch to a "green" bank, but aren't quite sure how to do it? Now's your chance! Join us in May and June for a team effort to divest our finances from fossil fuels. It's easier now than ever before, with tools and resources to make the switch to financial institutions that meet your needs AND support your values.

This month we'll learn all about the whys and hows of making sure your money isn't supporting fossil fuel projects, guided by our guest speaker David Rosenstein. David is the Co-Leader of Third Act So Cal's Climate and Clean Energy Team, which includes the Banking On Our Future Task Force to help members align their financial lives with their climate values. 

To register click here.

We believe that working in the climate solutions space can be one of the most impactful—and rewarding—things an individual can do to help stop climate change.

Climate-related jobs are plentiful and diverse so it can be hard to know where to start.

Join this call to be part of our exciting initiative to help young people start a career in climate solutions, and help others transition to a green career or bring sustainability into their current jobs.

Click here to register.

Join Project Save Our Surf for a fun afternoon of music and refreshments cleaning the beach. Buckets and gloves will also be provided for the cleanup. Connect with others in Los Angeles working to support our environment.

Supported by Beryl Foundation you can donate by choosing a donation ticket and choosing an amount.

Project Save Our Surf has also partnered with Project Pop Drop to collect items for the homeless they will be delivering to a homeless shelter on the last Saturday of the month (each month is a different shelter and details will be available at the cleanup for those who want to attend that event as well). They are collecting non-perishable foods and new toiletries, new socks, new underwear, new clothing etc.

To register click here.

Held in the heart of where the Eaton Fire devastated so much of Altadena, this interfaith rally will be an opportunity to demonstrate the broad and vocal support for meaningful responses to climate crisis and work for Earth healing, while calling attention to the pending Climate Superfund legislation that will help ensure that extractive industries pay their fair share to address the catastrophic impact of climate-related disasters and the far-reaching expense of climate chaos.

To register click here.

The site in West L.A. is officially open from 10am-3pm in case you are unable to make it that early.
Also known as the Gabrieleno Tongva Springs. This is a sacred site that supported and continues to support the thriving Tongva people.
The site welcomes visitors and volunteers on the first Saturday of each month to see and sustain this sacred space. Please join fellow members of the L.A. Chapter and L.A. community in accepting this gracious invitation and actively engage in the maintenance and upkeep of this beautiful indigenous space. Volunteers are generally asked to assist in gardening and landscaping initiatives, so bring your own gloves and gardening tools if you can.

Official Site

Join the Food Committee meets on the last Wednesday of every month at 7pm.

Where: Zoom - Register here

The LA Chapter Legislative & Policy Committee works with our partners at the San Fernando Valley Chapter, the Climate Reality California Coalition of Chapters, and Climate Action California. We primarily focus on statewide legislation.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4596720482?omn=83464973126

Please join us for a discussion with Joanne D’Antonio, founder of the Trees Committee for the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance (LANCSA) and Chair of the Community Forest Advisory Committee (CFAC), a commission created by City Council over 30 years ago as an advisory voice to city departments, city council and the mayor.

As one of L.A.’s leading urban forestry advocates, D’Antonio has made concerted efforts wherever possible to steer the city’s practices to be informed by the best urban forestry and environmental science.

Click here to register.

The City of Beverly Hills will be celebrating the 22nd Annual Earth Day event at the Farmers’ Market on Sunday, April 27th. This year's theme is "our power, our planet." The Public Works department will have a booth with information about the City's sustainability efforts, vendor and organizations booths, free compost giveaway, and free paper shredding services for the community to take part of on that day. There will also be kids activities, animal shows, compost resources, AND a Westside Repair Café, so bring your items for assessment, and possible repair for free!

To learn more click here.