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. Please click here to register.

Initiated by 2026 Goldman Environmental Award winner Dr. Iroro Tanshi, this exhibit tells a story that brings to life the shared challenge of wildfires and the collective efforts to protect wildlife and livelihoods across continents. We will highlight shared experiences between communities in Nigeria and the American West—focusing on both the impacts on wildlife and the inspiring action taken by local people. This show features the work of photographers Aaron Colussi and Etinosa Yvonne.

This tour was created to bridge the gap between science, storytelling, and public engagement. As wildfire impacts continue to grow globally, we believe it is critical to create spaces where people can learn from one another, connect across disciplines, and better understand the relationship between healthy ecosystems, climate resilience, and community well-being.

To learn more and get your free ticket click here.

Join Heal the Bay for a beach clean-up! Help remove trash and debris before it washes out to the ocean. This volunteer event is perfect for all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re a first-time volunteer or a seasoned environmental advocate, you’ll make a measurable impact in just a few hours.

• Community-driven cleanup

• Data collection to support environmental research and advocacy

• Educational insights on local ecosystems and pollution prevention

What to Bring:

• Reusable water bottle

• Sun protection

• Comfortable, closed-toe shoes

• Gloves and cleanup supplies (optional—provided while supplies last)

To register click here.

Join us for a community beach cleanup at Junipero Beach in Long Beach! We’re back for round two and coming together to clean up Junipero Beach! We’ll have food & refreshments donated by our generous co-hosts + gloves and trash bags.

To learn more and register click here.

Celebrate Plastic Free July with us at North Atwater Park as part of our Creaks to Coast Cleanup! Take a vital step towards preserving life and safeguarding the beauty of our riparian ecosystems. Your help is crucial in making our habitats a healthier and more beautiful place for all to enjoy. Let's work together to make a positive impact and ensure North Atwater Park is Plastic Free! 

We will also be spending some of our time looking at the water quality of the LA River that runs next to North Atwater Park. As part of our River Assessment Field Team, volunteers will learn about LA River's history and current challenges, and use field kits to determine the river's health and biodiversity.

To register click here.

Five years in the making this film combines investigative journalism, stunning visuals, and little discussed stories from impacted communities, EARTH’S GREATEST ENEMY challenges audiences to rethink the hidden costs of a global military empire and its planetary consequences. Provocative urgent, and eye-opening, this is an honest and timely film documentary that you will not see in mainstream theaters.  It will change how you see both the military and environmentalism.

To register click here.

The Water and Energy Committee meets on the third Friday of the month at 3:30pm.

Join us to learn about water conservation and the clean energy transition in Los Angeles and how you can help make these systems more sustainable and resilient.

Meeting via Zoom. No registration required - click here to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82390645850

Join ALPAKA & Surfrider Foundation for a conversation on ocean conservation, plus refreshments, snacks and a chance to shop before we close. We picked the coolest block in America (GQ said so) for our first-ever US pop-up, and we're using it to talk about something bigger than gear.

On July 15, join us at ALPAKA's Abbot Kinney pop-up for a conversation with Chad Nelsen, CEO of Surfrider Foundation, on ocean conservation, coastal protection, and what it actually takes to keep our beaches healthy for the long run.

Expect an honest conversation, not a pitch. Refreshments and snacks will be served, and you'll get a chance to shop the space before we close on the 19th.

To register click here.

Climate Action California is offering their popular two-part training on climate advocacy at the California Legislature. This training is highly recommended for anyone who wants to volunteer on climate issues at the state level.

Climate Legislation 201: Climate Action 'Speed-dating'. 

On Monday July 13, at 6 pm, we'll give participants a chance to learn about the many kinds of actions volunteers can do in mini-training breakout rooms.

Learn more and sign up! Both sessions will be recorded, and they'll send the recordings to everyone who registers, but attend the training so you can to participate in the very valuable Q&A.

There will be a special meeting of the advocacy committee in order to hear two perspectives (one supportive, one not) on the proposed Arroyo Seco Water Reuse Project (which would affect some of the San Pascual Park in the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council area and the water in the Arroyo Seco, which connects to the LA River).

To learn more and register for this Zoom event click here.

Outside of learning to read and write, learning how to grow your own food is the next most powerful and liberating thing you can learn.

Living in a big city surrounded by so many businesses it's easy to forget that almost all of the food that we consume is shipped in. What happens when there's problems with the supply chain? Or if your neighborhood grocery store closes? Add that to the fact that the longer produce is in transport, the more nutrients it loses.

Join us for a hands on workshop focused on community food systems, urban agriculture, and growing food collectively. Led in collaboration with The Plant Plug™, this workshop will explore the connections between plant science, food access, geography, and economics while learning practical growing skills that can be applied in your own community.

To learn more and register click here.

PHN Presents: The Dark Side of a Bright Future Shady Strategies to Survive Climate Change

Shade can play a vital role in enhancing livability, human health, and sustainability, especially in historically temperate cities that face a future of extreme heat. As global climate change and urban development raises local temperatures, access to shade will soon become essential infrastructure for survivability and environmental justice.

Join this Passive House Network webinar to learn how awnings, trees, and more thoughtful urban design can cool the city, reduce emissions, and make our public spaces safer and more accessible to all. Shade’s distribution reflects profound inequalities, and expanding access can help shape a cooler and fairer future.

Featured Presenter: Sam Bloch, an environmental journalist and the author of Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource.

Click here to learn more and register.

LA Climate Reality's Green Buildings Committee meets on the first Monday of the month at 7pm.

The committee promotes building electrification through education and advocacy.

Meeting held via Zoom. Please click here to register.

Spend part of your holiday weekend by giving back to the beach on the Dirtiest Beach Day of the Year! Join Surfrider LA and Faherty for a morning beach cleanup at Tower 28 in Santa Monica. Together, we'll comb the sand, collect debris, and help keep one of LA's most beloved stretches of coastline clean and healthy. After the cleanup, the fun continues with a post-cleanup gathering at Faherty's Abbot Kinney store in Venice, a great way to connect with fellow ocean lovers and celebrate a morning well spent.

Every piece of trash collected is one less threat to our ocean, our wildlife, and our community. Participants directly protect Santa Monica Bay and contribute to Surfrider's ongoing data on coastal pollution. Beyond the immediate impact, showing up signals to brands, neighbors, and local leaders that our beaches matter, and that people are willing to act to protect them.

To register click here.

Kuruvungna Springs, also known as the Gabrieleno Tongva Springs, 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 between 10am and 3pm to see and sustain this sacred space. Volunteers are generally asked to assist in gardening and landscaping initiatives, so bring your own gloves and gardening tools if you can.

Please join fellow members of LA Climate Reality in accepting this gracious invitation and actively engaging in the maintenance and upkeep of this beautiful indigenous space. LA Climate Reality co-chair Andy Hattala plans to be there between 10am and 12pm.

Click here to learn more about Kuruvungna Springs.

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Help us get the word out about the climate crisis and the great work the chapter is doing to address it.

The Marketing & Communications Committee manages the website, newsletter, and social media accounts for the chapter.

This will be a chance for you to meet the rest of the team, get updates, and work together to develop our marketing strategy.

We welcome new and returning volunteers to help generate ideas, increase our capacity, and share the workload. Experienced marketing and creatives folks are welcome, but no experience is necessary. If you want to help but can't make the meeting, please reach out to us via the contact form.

Click here to register for the Zoom meeting.

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Climate Action California is offering their popular two-part training on climate advocacy at the California Legislature. This training is highly recommended for anyone who wants to volunteer on climate issues at the state level.

Climate Legislation 101: The Life of a Bill. 

On Monday, June 29, at 6 pm, we'll review the shape of the legislature and the bumpy road to the Governor's desk, explain some of our high-priority bills still moving, and set the stage for our work between now and the end of the current two-year legislative session on August 31.

Climate Legislation 201: Climate Action 'Speed-dating'. 

On Monday July 13, also at 6 pm, we'll give participants a chance to learn about the many kinds of actions volunteers can do in mini-training breakout rooms.

Learn more and sign up! Both sessions will be recorded, and they'll send the recordings to everyone who registers, but join live to participate in the very valuable Q&As!

Our June chapter meeting will feature an interview with Aaron Kreisberg of Catalina Island Conservancy, a non-profit land trust that stewards Catalina Island’s natural resources through conservation, education, and recreation. The Conservancy is working to defend the island from catastrophic wildfire, protect the island’s soil, re-establish native plants, and restore balance across the the ecosystem by managing invasive species such as deer.

Aaaron Kreisberg has extensive experience with habitat restoration. Since 2023, he has served as Plant Conservation Manager at Catalina Island Conservancy, where he manages invasive species as part of the organization’s long-term native habitat restoration plan.

Click here to register.

Join us at the beach on Saturday, June 27th, for impactful, sunny fun, with our new national partner, Gray Whale! Our local beaches are stewarded by volunteers just like you! We welcome you to an engaging day of toes in the sand with family, friends and new acquaintances, raising awareness about litter and plastic pollution.

By taking practical action to protect the environment, your collection efforts allow Surfrider to use data to influence laws and reduce waste at the source!

To register click here.

Roll up your sleeves to help the Friends restore the last coastal wetland in Los Angeles. Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. The time and effort you put in to clear out invasive vegetation gives our slow-growing native plants room to thrive. Healthy plant life is vital for a healthy ecosystem!

To learn more and register click here.

On Monday, June 22, 2026, at 7:30 PM PDT, the LA Legislative Committee will host our virtual monthly meeting to advance our 2026 Legislative Priorities. This session, our committee is focused on five key pillars:

• Clean Energy & Decarbonization: Championing SB 222 and SB 868 to streamline heat pump permitting and expand “plug-and-play” balcony solar access for renters and multifamily residents.

• Water Security: Strengthening regional resilience through AB 2026, which accelerates groundwater recharge during wet seasons.

• Environmental Justice: Establishing health-based air quality standards for toxic hydrogen sulfide (SB 58) to protect frontline communities.

• Accountability: Demanding transparency from large energy users via AB 1577, requiring data centers to report monthly energy and water consumption.

• Biodiversity: Advocating for the California Grizzly Restoration Act (SB 1305).

Throughout the summer, we will be engaging with our state representatives to champion these solutions. Please join us on Monday evening, June 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM for this important LA Chapter Legislative Committee update.  

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4596720482?omn=82205847870

More about the LA Climate Reality Legislative Committee: 

The mission of the Legislative Committee is to advance science-based climate policy at the local, state, and regional levels. We do this by educating our members, mobilizing climate leaders, building coalitions with partner organizations, and engaging directly with policymakers to support equitable, just, and effective climate solutions for California and beyond. Your participation helps turn climate urgency into real-world policy impact.

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.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4596720482?omn=82205847870

Your participation helps turn climate urgency into real policy impact; we look forward to building momentum together, both locally and nationally.

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. Please click here to register.

Celebrate the power of community composting and the people who make it happen across Los Angeles!

Join us for a special gathering at our Sepulveda Garden Center Compost Hub as we celebrate the volunteers, neighbors, and community members helping bring compost to life. Past volunteers, future volunteers, and anyone curious about composting are all welcome.

Enjoy light refreshments, bring a clothing item to be repaired, and make your own eco vision board. As a thank you, we’ll be sharing finished compost and other free goodies while supplies last.

To learn more and register click here.

The Water and Energy Committee meets on the third Friday of the month at 3:30pm.

Join us to learn about water conservation and the clean energy transition in Los Angeles and how you can help make these systems more sustainable and resilient.

Meeting via Zoom. No registration required - click here to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82390645850

Join the climate community for Generation Badass, an evening celebrating California Environmental Voters' flagship Ambassador Program and California's next generation of climate leaders. The event will spotlight young organizers who are already driving change in their communities and helping shape a more sustainable future. Hear their stories of impact and future goals, connect with fellow climate champions, and support the leaders who will carry this work forward! Exact address provided upon registration.

To get tickets click here.

The Urban Agriculture Network is a US-based group focused on urban food system issues, sharing insights across cities — because food is a climate issue.

We Zoom on third Wednesdays from 1-2 PM Pacific time. To register click here.

Join USGBC California at Metro Talent Hub or online for this training on carbon accounting and ESG reporting for local businesses and earn 2 CEU credits!

Brightworks Sustainability has partnered with USGBC-CA to present a unique workshop designed specifically for small businesses. This workshop aims to educate businesses on carbon accounting and ESG reporting, allowing them to demonstrate leadership in these areas. Our experts will guide participants through the voluntary frameworks and provide them with the tools to analyze their business operations, report to clients, and make improvements that will benefit people, the planet, and profit.

This workshop will enable local businesses, including commercial, industrial, and contractors, to compete for contracts in a marketplace that is increasingly demanding in terms of emissions reporting.

To reserve your spot click here.

Join us as we celebrate the cycling community with a day of deals, demos, and giveaways from the top bike brands! CycleFest is all about celebrating our favorite two wheels!

Join us and the rest of the South Bay cycling community for our annual bash!

• Exclusive discounts

• Access to reps from your favorite brands

• On-site gear demos, samples, & clinics

• Chance to win some of the newest cycling gear

• Drinks & Snacks!

Beverages are good. Helping your local communities is even better. That's why we are happy to support our non-profit beneficiary of the day, BikeLA! All donations help support them and their goal throughout the year! BikeLA's mission is to make our region more livable by making it more bikeable for everyone, no matter their zip code!

To register click here.

Curious about composting but not sure where to start? Join LA Compost at the Lincoln Heights Branch Library to discover how food scraps can be transformed into nutrient-rich compost that supports healthy soil, thriving gardens, and a greener LA.

In this interactive workshop, you'll learn the basics of composting and explore the three main ways Angelenos can participate:

• Composting at home

• Dropping off food scraps with LA Compost

• Using municipal organic waste collection services

To register click here.