Climate Changemakers Campaign Kickoff with Climate Reality!
Sep
8
5:00 PM17:00

Climate Changemakers Campaign Kickoff with Climate Reality!

Let’s prove what a group of organized advocates can do — for each other and our shared future — when we’ve got each other’s backs.

​Billions in clean energy tax incentives — meant for families, schools, small businesses, and nonprofits — are about to vanish years early thanks to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Most people don’t even know to act now. That’s where we come in: spreading the word quickly to help people across our communities secure every dollar and win possible before these incentives expire. Read more to get amped up!

What to expect at the kickoff:

  • ​​A 15-minute, jargon-free briefing

  • ​​A roadmap with powerful, easy-to-use resources

  • ​Productive advocacy accomplished (in real time) within the hour

​​✨Zero experience or prep needed here. Just show up (seriously, come unprepared!). Curious what to expect? Read more here.

To register for this Zoom event click here.

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The Fish Reef Project: Restoring Kelp Forests, One Reef At A Time | SFV Climate Reality
Sep
9
7:00 PM19:00

The Fish Reef Project: Restoring Kelp Forests, One Reef At A Time | SFV Climate Reality

Please join the San Fernando Valley Climate Reality Project for their monthly zoom meeting.

This month, hear guest speaker Chris Goldblatt, Founder and CEO of The Fish Reef Project, talk about his inspiring work restoring kelp forests off the coast of Santa Barbara and around the world!

Chris Goldblatt has spent 35 years on and in the water in every part of the globe. His passion led him to found The Fish Reef Project, which makes artificial reefs that enhance ecosystems and improve local fisheries and food security.

Register Here for the meeting.

And check out their YouTube channel for recordings of past meetings.

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Community Watershed Planning Workshops – Upper LA River (Session Two)
Sep
10
8:30 AM08:30

Community Watershed Planning Workshops – Upper LA River (Session Two)

LA Waterkeeper is hosting a regional watershed planning workshop for the Upper LA River to identify community priorities and explore how our region can truly deliver on its promise of cleaner waterways, more resilient local water supplies, and nature-based solutions that serve both people and ecosystems.

(Note: This is an additional session offering the same content as the August 18 workshop — a secondopportunity to participate in the conversation for those who couldn’t attend the first date.)

Join us to help shape a more strategic, inclusive, and visionary approach to water infrastructure planning in this region.

To register click here.

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Special Event with Alta-Sea CEO Terry Tamminen
Sep
10
7:00 PM19:00

Special Event with Alta-Sea CEO Terry Tamminen

SFVCR member Steve Hochman invites us all to a special evening with sustainable superstar Terry Tamminen. Terry is the CEO of Alta-Sea, dedicated to launching sustainable companies that focus on serving the Blue Economy and profiting from the ocean’s infinite potential.

Terry's presentation will draw from his wide-ranging background as a sustainable entrepreneur and expert on climate solutions, including his role as The Santa Monica Baykeeper, his experience leading Gov. Schwarzenegger’s California Environmental Protection Agency, establishing the Million Solar Roofs Initiative and California's rise as the #1 Solar Market in America, and his work as the CEO of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Foundation and co-founder of UCLA’s Environmental Law Clinic. 

Come be inspired by Terry's wealth of experience and vision for a sustainable economy in the future!

Please note: A $25 minimum purchase at the Local Peasant will be required for those who attend.

To reserve your spot email Steve Hochman at stevehochman@gmail.com.

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San Diego’s SunDay Solar Energy Picnic
Sep
13
10:30 AM10:30

San Diego’s SunDay Solar Energy Picnic

  • Balboa Park’s Jacaranda Place/Morley Field (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice, San Diego 350, Third Act SoCal, and GreenFaith for a “Picnic for our Solar Future” to mark Sun Day, the nationwide Day of Action to promote solar solutions! The event is in Balboa Park’s Jacaranda Place at the Morley Field, from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Solar energy is now the cleanest and cheapest way to power your home or business. It’s affordable, reliable, and it’s good for your family’s health and their future.

Bring a brown bag brunch & beverage to this joyous gathering in the park. Attend for vegan desserts, music, and dynamic speakers to talk about what we can do in California and especially in San Diego to make that future happen.

Please remember to bring a camping chair, hat, reusable water bottle, and sunscreen.

To register click here.

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Bus Fest Long Beach
Sep
13
2:00 PM14:00

Bus Fest Long Beach

  • Monty's Dog Beach at Granada Beach (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Part of SoCal Transit Month, Bus Fest Long Beach is a one-day celebration of all things transit and is a chance for transportation agencies to show off their fleet and give the public an opportunity to learn about all the places they can go on public transportation. 

To register click here.

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Venice Beach Cleanup & Chapter Activity
Sep
14
9:00 AM09:00

Venice Beach Cleanup & Chapter Activity

Join LA Climate Reality chapter leaders and members at this beach cleanup on Sunday, September 14, from 9-11AM in Venice @ Rose Ave. This is still a great opportunity to connect with fellow LA chapter members.

The cleanup is a collaborative event with Surfrider Los Angeles. Our trash collection efforts help steward our local environment, and provide data that Surfrider can use to influence laws and reduce waste at the source.

Join us on the beach at Rose Ave, Venice Beach at 9AM! We will be connecting to collect trash from our beloved California shorelines. Meet us on the sand in front of Rose Ave parking lot (1 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291) on the southeast/left end of the parking lot. Parking is $18 in the lot, we encourage walking, biking, carpooling, finding street parking, or getting to the lot early (parking is $9 before 8am). Please note:

  • Gloves, grabbers, reusable trash bags, sunscreen, and a water refill station-are provided

  • Remember to bring a reusable water bottle!

  • If you have a Climate Reality T-Shirt, wear it!

Participants must register with Surfrider prior to the meeting here. If the signup is full please join the waitlist.

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Culver City Walk & Roll Festival
Sep
14
10:00 AM10:00

Culver City Walk & Roll Festival

Get ready for a fun filled day of biking, learning, and community connection at the Culver City Walk & Roll Festival, a free, family-friendly event open to all ages!

Hosted by Culver City Walk & Rollers with the Culver City Rotary Community Foundation, this annual event celebrates safe, active transportation while bringing the community together with hands-on activities and resources.

Highlights Include: Free Bike Skills Courses (all levels); Free Bike Repair; Free Bike Helmets (while supplies last); Bike Registration with CCPD; Culver CityBus on-site for transit demos; DIY Bike Wash

To register click here.

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Why Electrify (Electrify Everything 101)
Sep
17
12:00 PM12:00

Why Electrify (Electrify Everything 101)

Why Electrify is Rewiring America’s free online 101 course that breaks down what “electrify everything” means in plain English. In a unique and interactive online course, learn how electrification helps people save money, builds stronger communities, improves our health, and allows people to take positive, powerful steps to meet our climate goals. If you've heard about “electrify everything” but need more context, or you’re curious to get started and looking for resources, join us!

Click here to register.

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Urban Agriculture Network
Sep
17
1:00 PM13:00

Urban Agriculture Network

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

City happenings

Tell us where you are and what's going on in your local food system. It's great to know what other cities are doing, what issues they're facing, what success they've found.  Recent discussions have brought up community and school gardens, composting programs, an effort to encourage city action in Largo, FL and the impact of shrinking government funds.

USDA Updates

We need to track the state of urban agriculture programs in the USDA and strategize ways we can support them. We are also keeping an eye on marker bills designed to support access to locally produced food.

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

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Game Night for a Greener Future | USGBC-CA
Sep
18
4:00 PM16:00

Game Night for a Greener Future | USGBC-CA

U.S. Green Building Council California’s Game Night is a fundraiser for the organization’s Environmental Justice Project and a chance to have fun with LA’s green building community. Fuel up with great food and drinks, then jump into the action, or just hang out and cheer on your team.

USGBC-CA's Environmental Justice Project began in 2016 with the goal of bridging the gap between social equity and environmental resiliency as we recognize certain communities are more impacted by effects of climate change. Historical injustices, de-facto segregation, and geographic location collaborate to create the resource disparities seen in California today, making equity a critical component of building a sustainable city for all residents.

Click here to find out more and buy a ticket.

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Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 at Junipero Beach
Sep
20
9:00 AM09:00

Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 at Junipero Beach

Join LA Waterkeeper for California Coastal Cleanup Day, California's largest annual volunteer event Saturday, September 20, 2025!

Together, we can make a significant difference for the planet by removing trash and debris from Junipero Beach. Your participation is a vital step toward safeguarding our oceans, wildlife, and local communities.

To register click here.

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Sun Day "Drive Electric, Live Electric" Event in Whittier
Sep
20
11:00 AM11:00

Sun Day "Drive Electric, Live Electric" Event in Whittier

Sun Day is a global day of action on September 21st, 2025 to celebrate the power of solar, wind, and green energy. You can learn more at sunday.earth.

To celebrate Sun Day, join this free, hands-on celebration of all things electric coordinated with National Drive Electric Month in Whittier.

  • Test drive a range of EVs, including cars, e-bikes and and electric motorcycles!

  • Tour a renewably electrified home!

To register and learn more about National Drive Electric Month click here.

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Sun Day in Santa Monica
Sep
21
2:00 PM14:00

Sun Day in Santa Monica

Sun Day is a global day of action on September 21st, 2025 to celebrate the power of solar, wind, and green energy. You can learn more at sunday.earth.

Sun Day Santa Monica takes place in Clover Park to celebrate and learn more about the power of green energy. The event is focused on green energy and environmental justice. Programming includes:

  • Climate Health Now: highlighting the connections between human and planetary health.

  • Citizens’ Climate Lobby: Showcasing electrification initiatives, rebate/credit opportunities, and interactive exhibits with games and prizes.

  • Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP): information on programs offered by LADWP

  • Community Members: Presenting on how they transitioned their home to 100% renewable energy

  • Sierra Club Angeles Chapter Clean Break Committee

  • Art corner and community engagement!

  • Live interview and podcast recording about energy justice

Click here to RSVP or just show up!

Find other Sun Day events here.

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Sun Day in Highland Park | EcoSundays
Sep
21
4:00 PM16:00

Sun Day in Highland Park | EcoSundays

Sun Day is a global day of action on September 21st, 2025 to celebrate the power of solar, wind, and green energy. You can learn more at sunday.earth.

Sound of Earth is back with EcoSundays!

Join on 9/21, World Peace Day at SOE Headquarters in Highland Park (90042) for an afternoon & twilight of: 🎺 Live music 🌱Plant based foods & tea house👖Local vendors 🎨 Artistic activities, and 🌎 Direct climate activations

This time around, Sound of Earth is a proud event host for SunDay, a global day of action on September 21st, 2025, celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy. The event will showcase the power of the sun and wind, the energy sources that can power our world without pollution.

Additionally, this event serves as our launch party for the AfterShock Fam x Sound of Earth National Day of Service Tour, where partners across the nation are hosting a tour of cleanup events and working to make their events more holistically sustainable in numerous ways.

Find out how to get involved at Sound of Earth's Official Website, and follow them on Instagram as well!

Click here to RSVP.

Find other Sun Day events here.

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Legislative Committee
Sep
22
7:30 PM19:30

Legislative Committee

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.

September 2025 Legislative Committee Meeting Agenda: 

  • Review the outcomes of the legislative session

  • Discuss next steps for our fall advocacy strategy

  • Coordinate with regional partners to strengthen our impact

Join Zoom Meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4596720482?omn=86346052001

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Marketing & Communications Committee
Oct
1
12:00 PM12:00

Marketing & Communications Committee

Join by Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/9862258877

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.

Join by Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/9862258877

Follow us on social media: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Bluesky

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Why Electrify (Electrify Everything 101)
Oct
15
12:00 PM12:00

Why Electrify (Electrify Everything 101)

Why Electrify is Rewiring America’s free online 101 course that breaks down what “electrify everything” means in plain English. In a unique and interactive online course, learn how electrification helps people save money, builds stronger communities, improves our health, and allows people to take positive, powerful steps to meet our climate goals. If you've heard about “electrify everything” but need more context, or you’re curious to get started and looking for resources, join us!

Click here to register.

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Urban Agriculture Network
Oct
15
1:00 PM13:00

Urban Agriculture Network

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

City happenings

Tell us where you are and what's going on in your local food system. It's great to know what other cities are doing, what issues they're facing, what success they've found.  Recent discussions have brought up community and school gardens, composting programs, an effort to encourage city action in Largo, FL and the impact of shrinking government funds.

USDA Updates

We need to track the state of urban agriculture programs in the USDA and strategize ways we can support them. We are also keeping an eye on marker bills designed to support access to locally produced food.

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

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Urban Agriculture Network
Nov
19
1:00 PM13:00

Urban Agriculture Network

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

City happenings

Tell us where you are and what's going on in your local food system. It's great to know what other cities are doing, what issues they're facing, what success they've found.  Recent discussions have brought up community and school gardens, composting programs, an effort to encourage city action in Largo, FL and the impact of shrinking government funds.

USDA Updates

We need to track the state of urban agriculture programs in the USDA and strategize ways we can support them. We are also keeping an eye on marker bills designed to support access to locally produced food.

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

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Community Watershed Planning Workshops – Lower LA River
Sep
5
8:30 AM08:30

Community Watershed Planning Workshops – Lower LA River

  • South Gate Municipal Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

LA Waterkeeper is hosting a regional watershed planning workshop for the Lower LA River to identify community priorities and explore how our region can truly deliver on its promise of cleaner waterways, more resilient local water supplies, and nature-based solutions that serve both people and ecosystems.

Join us to help shape a more strategic, inclusive, and visionary approach to water infrastructure planning in this region.

To register click here.

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Fighting Forever Chemicals: Film & Community Event
Sep
4
6:30 PM18:30

Fighting Forever Chemicals: Film & Community Event

Join LA Waterkeeper, Hey Climate, and Patagonia Pasadena for Fighting Forever Chemicals: Film & Community Night, an evening focused on the growing health and environmental risks of PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”

This event will bring together community members, scientists, and advocates to explore the science behind PFAS, discuss ongoing efforts to phase them out, and take collective steps toward a cleaner, safer Los Angeles.

 Event Highlights:

  • Small-group activities to learn about our everyday exposure facilitated by Hey Climate

  • Insights into Patagonia Pasadena’s efforts to eliminate PFAS from their products

  • Updates from Los Angeles Waterkeepers on PFAS contamination in the LA River

  • A screening of the trailer for How to Poison a Planet, a new documentary examining PFAS pollution

To register click here.

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Marketing & Communications Committee
Sep
3
12:00 PM12:00

Marketing & Communications Committee

Join by Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/9862258877

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.

Join by Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/9862258877

Follow us on social media: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Bluesky

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Community Watershed Planning Workshops – South Santa Monica Bay
Sep
3
8:30 AM08:30

Community Watershed Planning Workshops – South Santa Monica Bay

  • Torrance Ken Miller Recreation Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

LA Waterkeeper is hosting a regional watershed planning workshop for the South Santa Monica Bay to identify community priorities and explore how our region can truly deliver on its promise of cleaner waterways, more resilient local water supplies, and nature-based solutions that serve both people and ecosystems.

Join us to help shape a more strategic, inclusive, and visionary approach to water infrastructure planning in this region.

To register click here.

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Book Talk: Echoes from Eden: A Daring Voyage to Protect Earth's Last Wild Places
Sep
2
7:00 PM19:00

Book Talk: Echoes from Eden: A Daring Voyage to Protect Earth's Last Wild Places

Dax Dasilva, a Canadian entrepreneur and founder of environmental nonproft Age of Union, will be at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena to discuss his book Echoes from Eden: A Daring Voyage to Protect Earth's Last Wild Places.

Dax Dasilva launched the Age of Union Alliance to stop poaching and illegal logging, committing $40 million to safeguard the planet's last wild places. What followed was a journey into the heart of the Earth's most endangered landscapes--tracking Grauer's gorillas in the Congo with Dr. Kerry Bowman, navigating Amazonian rivers with Paul Rosolie and Junglekeepers, braving militia-held territories in Haiti to protect community forests, and sailing with Sea Shepherd to shut down illegal fishing operations in the Bay of Biscay.

Along the way, he met those who risk everything to defend the land: Dr. Jane Goodall and Juma Xipaya in the Amazon, Suzan Baptiste protecting the leatherback turtles of Trinidad, Dr. Russell Mittermeier conserving the endangered lemurs of Madagascar, and the fearless eco-warriors fighting in Indonesia, Canada, and beyond.

Event details are available via https://vromansbookstore.com/event/2025-09-02/dax-dasilva-eric-hendrikx-discuss-sign-echoes-eden-daring-voyage-protect-earths.

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Seeds of Change Summit
Aug
30
9:00 AM09:00

Seeds of Change Summit

  • UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles in early January serve as a stark reminder of the climate crisis and its disproportionate impact on frontline communities. As these fires reshaped landscapes and lives, they also reignited the urgency for grassroots action and systemic change.

At the 2025 Seeds of Change Summit, held on Saturday, August 30th at UCLA—a hub of environmental research and activism—youth are gathering to grieve, to heal, to grow and transform crisis into collective action. This summit will bring together over 400 high school and college age youth leaders from across California who are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, particularly BIPOC youth from low-income communities.

Building on the success of past convenings—including our first Seeds of Change Summit at UC Berkeley in 2023, and regional gatherings at UC Irvine and UCSF Mission Bay in 2024 this year’s event will be our most expansive yet. Get ready for:

  • Youth-led workshops on climate justice, organizing, and community action

  • Healing spaces that honor the trauma of climate disasters while cultivating joy

  • Coalition-building across lines of race, class, and geography

  • Opportunities to share lived experiences and seed long-term campaigns for change

To register click here.

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Community Watershed Planning Workshops – Central Santa Monica Bay
Aug
29
8:30 AM08:30

Community Watershed Planning Workshops – Central Santa Monica Bay

LA Waterkeeper is hosting a regional watershed planning workshop for the Central Santa Monica Bay to identify community priorities and explore how our region can truly deliver on its promise of cleaner waterways, more resilient local water supplies, and nature-based solutions that serve both people and ecosystems.

Join us to help shape a more strategic, inclusive, and visionary approach to water infrastructure planning in this region.

To register click here.

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August Chapter Meeting with Michael Schneider
Aug
24
7:00 PM19:00

August Chapter Meeting with Michael Schneider

Please register today for our August chapter Zoom call, featuring a conversation with Michael Schneider, Founder of Streets For All.

A lifelong Angeleno, Michael founded Streets For All in 2019 to make LA’s streets safe for all modes of transportation. Having traded his car for a bicycle a decade ago, Michael became curious about why LA— with the world’s best weather — has some of the world’s worst bike infrastructure.

Michael led Healthy Streets LA, which became a ballot measure on the March 2024 ballot in the City of Los Angeles. Voters approved Measure HLA by an overwhelming majority, making safer streets in Los Angeles mandatory. Other Streets For All transformative Projects include Venice Blvd For All (dedicated bus and bike lanes), Destruction for Nada (stopping freeway widening), and Marina Central Park (housing and park instead of a freeway). The organization is also active in Sacramento, where its helped make or change laws to further the cause

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Cocktails, Craft Beer & Conservation (With Joshua Tree NP Association)
Aug
23
3:00 PM15:00

Cocktails, Craft Beer & Conservation (With Joshua Tree NP Association)

  • Parks Project Discovery Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an evening of celebration and advocacy for Joshua Tree National Park! We’ve partnered with the Joshua Tree National Park Association (JTNPA) and Common Space Brewery to bring you an evening of meaningful conversation, community, and craft beverages.

Kick off your Saturday evening with complimentary cocktails inspired by the desert landscape, featuring spirits from Joshua Tree Distilling Company, along with curated beer from Common Space Brewery.

Enjoy a powerful panel discussion with some of the park's most passionate advocates:

  • Jane Rodgers – Superintendent, Joshua Tree National Park

  • Jacqueline Guevara – Executive Director, JTNPA

  • Sevag Kazanci – JTNPA Board Member & Founder, Parks Project

  • Keith Eshelman – Founder & CEO, Parks Project

Learn about the vital conservation work happening in the park and the challenges ahead — then stick around for an engaging audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to sip, connect, and support the future of Joshua Tree National Park!

To register click here.

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7th Annual Beautification Conference
Aug
23
10:00 AM10:00

7th Annual Beautification Conference

  • Lincoln Heights Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In honor of National Public Works Week 2025, the City of Los Angeles Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification and Keep Los Angeles Beautiful proudly presents the 7th Annual Beautification Conference! This year’s Public Works Week theme (People, Purpose, Presence) focuses on different beautification opportunities to improve the quality of life for all Angelinos. This conference will convene a wide range of stakeholders with a shared vision of a cleaner and more sustainable Los Angeles.

Representatives from community organizations, nonprofits, youth advocates, researchers, Federal, State, County and Local Public Agencies, and City of L.A. Departments will gather online to share their stories, network, learn about programs and resources, and listen to various presentations on key topics.

To register click here.

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SFLA x Highline Volleyball Santa Monica T24 Public Beach Cleanup
Aug
23
9:00 AM09:00

SFLA x Highline Volleyball Santa Monica T24 Public Beach Cleanup

Join Surfrider LA and Highline Volleyball for a fun, high-energy beach cleanup at Santa Monica Beach T24! This event brings together local athletes, ocean lovers, and community members for a morning of coastal stewardship before the volleyball tournament kicks off. Expect good vibes, sandy toes, and the chance to make a real impact on our local shoreline. All cleanup supplies will be provided, just bring yourself, sun protection, and a reusable water bottle! Exact address will be provided upon registration.

To register click here.

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Green Screen: Human Footprint
Aug
21
6:30 PM18:30

Green Screen: Human Footprint

  • Natural History Museum: NHM Commons Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special co-presentation with PBS SoCal: a screening of the series Human Footprint, Episode “Vanishing Act,” featuring our own La Brea Tar Pits. 

Earth has never experienced anything like us: a single species dominating and transforming the planet. Biologist Shane Campbell-Staton travels the globe to explore our human footprint and to discover how the things we do reveal who we truly are.

About the Episode: “Vanishing Act”:

From fossils entombed in tar to cells frozen in hope, Shane traces the arc of extinction from prehistory to the present. On an epic global journey, he meets species at the brink of oblivion–and the people who won’t give up on them.

From fossils entombed in tar to cells frozen in hope, Shane traces the arc of extinction from prehistory to the present. On an epic global journey, he meets species at the brink of oblivion–and the people who won’t give up on them.

What to expect:

  • An exclusive screening of this impactful environmental film.

  • An engaging post-film Q&A with series host Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton; Dr. Emily Lindsey, Associate Curator and Excavation Site Director at La Brea Tar Pits; Dr. Cara Santa Maria; and series director Nathan Dappen of Day’s Edge Productions.

  • A special reception after the film with light bites, drinks, and a chance to connect with NHM scientists and local environmental organizations.

  • A first look at NHM Commons, our new gathering space designed for community and conversation.

To get your free tickets click here.

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Webinar: Smart Investments in a Changing Climate
Aug
21
3:00 PM15:00

Webinar: Smart Investments in a Changing Climate

Climate Reality Project Summer Series on Climate Finance

As we work to shift funding from dirty fossil fuels to clean energy, we need to demystify climate finance to see how the money flows — and how we all can do our part to change it.

Sign up to register for these upcoming climate finance webinars:

Join Climate Reality Project members to break down key ideas behind climate finance, including how financial institutions can lead the way toward a greener future, how to make sure your money matches your climate values, how to fund climate or clean energy ideas, and more!

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The Carbonauts Sustainability Cocktails
Aug
20
6:00 PM18:00

The Carbonauts Sustainability Cocktails

​​Graham Hill (TreeHugger, LifeEdited, NYC Greek Cup and now The Carbonauts founder, 2X mainstage TED speaker w. 11M+ views) invites you to join an upcoming, Carbonauts’ Sustainability Cocktails in Venice, Los Angeles!

Join the Carbonauts for delicious cocktails (including a complimentary one), a bite to eat, and conversations with other passionate sustainability advocates.

​​• Learn a few things while having a blast
​​• Meet old friends, make new ones
​​• Find valuable work/hires/partners/connections
​​• Most importantly, GET INSPIRED!

This is a great opportunity to meet others in the sustainability community, so feel free to share this invite with friends and colleagues. The more the merrier!

To register click here.

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Data Centers: Power Plays - But Who Pays? (Webinar)
Aug
20
4:00 PM16:00

Data Centers: Power Plays - But Who Pays? (Webinar)

Join the Sierra Club to learn about the scale of this data center wave, the massive impact it’s having on the electric sector, and how utilities are responding. We'll discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly in emerging state policies and utility approaches, and what you can do to help hold technology companies, utilities, regulators, and policymakers accountable. If you’re interested but unable to attend at this time RSVP for the recording.

To register click here.

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Why Electrify (Electrify Everything 101)
Aug
20
9:00 AM09:00

Why Electrify (Electrify Everything 101)

Why Electrify is Rewiring America’s free online 101 course that breaks down what “electrify everything” means in plain English. In a unique and interactive online course, learn how electrification helps people save money, builds stronger communities, improves our health, and allows people to take positive, powerful steps to meet our climate goals. If you've heard about “electrify everything” but need more context, or you’re curious to get started and looking for resources, join us!

Click here to register.

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Community Watershed Planning Workshops – Upper LA River
Aug
18
8:30 AM08:30

Community Watershed Planning Workshops – Upper LA River

LA Waterkeeper is hosting a regional watershed planning workshop for the Upper LA River to identify community priorities and explore how our region can truly deliver on its promise of cleaner waterways, more resilient local water supplies, and nature-based solutions that serve both people and ecosystems.

Join us to help shape a more strategic, inclusive, and visionary approach to water infrastructure planning in this region.

To register click here.

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Dirty Banking Protest at Torrance Wells Fargo Bank
Aug
15
12:00 PM12:00

Dirty Banking Protest at Torrance Wells Fargo Bank

Join Third Act and a national coalition of over 200 groups participating in a national day of protest to call out Wells Fargo for backtracking on climate commitments. Wells Fargo is also accused of undermineing workers rights, scheming to privatize the U.S. Postal Service, engaging in rollback of DEI initiatives, and a history of discriminatory lending.

Hands off the planet, hands off workers, hands off our communities!

On August 15 they’ll be gathering from noon to 2 pm at a Wells Fargo branch in Torrance, and you’re invited. For information and to sign up, go to: https://actionnetwork.org/events/third-act-socal-expose-wells-fargo-national-day-of-action

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Webinar: Financing Climate Solutions
Aug
14
3:00 PM15:00

Webinar: Financing Climate Solutions

Climate Reality Project Summer Series on Climate Finance

As we work to shift funding from dirty fossil fuels to clean energy, we need to demystify climate finance to see how the money flows — and how we all can do our part to change it.

Sign up to register for these upcoming climate finance webinars:

Join Climate Reality Project members to break down key ideas behind climate finance, including how financial institutions can lead the way toward a greener future, how to make sure your money matches your climate values, how to fund climate or clean energy ideas, and more!

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Update on LADWP's LA100 Plan | San Fernando Valley Climate Reality
Aug
12
7:00 PM19:00

Update on LADWP's LA100 Plan | San Fernando Valley Climate Reality

The San Fernando Valley Climate Reality Chapter welcomes guest speakers Dan Kegel and Ravi Sankaran, both members of the LA100 Advisory Group. They'll be sharing their insights into what's been done so far to reach the LA100 Plan goals, where we are now, and where we need to go, as well as the current challenges we're facing to meet LA's goal of 100% renewable energy by 2035.

Tuesday, August 12th, 7:00pm Register Here 

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Teacher Workshop: Building a Water Resilient Los Angeles County
Aug
11
9:00 AM09:00

Teacher Workshop: Building a Water Resilient Los Angeles County

Join Generation Earth for a FREE professional development workshop exploring current water issues in Los Angeles County. Registration is open to secondary educators (grades 6-12). Learn how environmental action projects can empower students to address these challenges through stormwater capture, water conservation, and pollution prevention.

To register click here.

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Youth Climate Action Network (YCAN)
Aug
10
8:00 PM20:00

Youth Climate Action Network (YCAN)

YCAN is a youth-led environmental group founded under the Climate Reality Project Los Angeles Chapter. Led by co-presidents Hannah Yang and Audrey Ma, and supported by advisors Eugenie Lewis and Andy Hattala, YCAN empowers youth environmental leaders to take meaningful climate action and engage their communities in sustainability efforts.

YCAN meets on the second Sunday of each month at 8 PM, unless otherwise noted.


New link! Join us on Zoom using the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85813725124

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Forum on Housing Density and SB 79
Aug
10
6:30 PM18:30

Forum on Housing Density and SB 79

Join the LA Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance this Sunday, August 10th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm for a panel discussion on SB 79, a California bill that would upzone areas near public transit. They will explore what the bill would do and how it could support sustainability through transit-oriented development. They will also discuss concerns about equitydisplacement, green spaces, and community impact. This is a chance to listen, ask questions, and share your thoughts about how California can become more equitable and sustainable.

Learn more and RSVP at ncsa.la/sb_79_08-10_2025.

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Surfrider Foundation Beach Cleanup @ Venice Rose Ave
Aug
10
9:00 AM09:00

Surfrider Foundation Beach Cleanup @ Venice Rose Ave

Join Surfrider on the beach at Rose Ave, Venice Beach from 9-11 AM! We will be connecting to collect trash from our beloved California shorelines. Meet us on the sand in front of Rose Ave parking lot (1 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291) on the southeast/left end of the parking lot. Parking is $18 in the lot, we encourage walking, biking, carpooling, finding street parking, or getting to the lot early (parking is $9 before 8am). The exact address will be provided upon registration.

To register click here.

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Los Angeles Extreme Weather People's Hearing
Aug
9
11:00 AM11:00

Los Angeles Extreme Weather People's Hearing

  • 55 S Grand Ave Pasadena, CA 91105 United States (map)
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Join Climate Reality Los Angeles and the Climate Action Campaign in LA for a People's Hearing with community members, local leaders, climate advocates, and health experts who will share their stories about the impact of extreme weather and speak out against the Trump administration’s reckless rollbacks of climate protections.

The program will include testimony from folks who have experienced extreme weather and want to see strong climate protections–we hope you’ll join us to hear their stories. We’ll also have opportunities for audience members to share their stories and take action. Consider testifying if you, too, have been impacted and demand that action be taken.

There will also be good food and drink to share!

Doors open at 10:30am and the program will start at 11:00am.

Register here to attend the event!

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Volunteer @ Kuruvungna Springs
Aug
2
10:00 AM10:00

Volunteer @ Kuruvungna Springs

  • 1439 South Barrington Avenue Los Angeles, CA, 90025 United States (map)
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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

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Rally to lobby CA Assemblymember Rick Zbur to support the “Make Polluters Pay” Climate Superfund Bill
Aug
1
11:00 AM11:00

Rally to lobby CA Assemblymember Rick Zbur to support the “Make Polluters Pay” Climate Superfund Bill

  • Assemblymember Zbur's In-District Office (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Assemblymember Zbur has the chance to stand up for California taxpayers and lead on this issue. Let’s encourage him to champion the Climate Superfund Bill. Join us to demonstrate Californians' call to make polluters pay!

To register click here.

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PFAS Climate Night with Patagonia Pasadena and Hey Climate
Jul
31
6:00 PM18:00

PFAS Climate Night with Patagonia Pasadena and Hey Climate

Join LA Waterkeeper, Hey Climate, and Patagonia Pasadena for PFAS Climate Night, an evening focused on the growing health and environmental risks of PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”

This event will bring together community members, scientists, and advocates to explore the science behind PFAS, discuss ongoing efforts to phase them out, and take collective steps toward a cleaner, safer Los Angeles.

 Event Highlights:

  • Small-group conversations facilitated by Hey Climate

  • Insights into Patagonia Pasadena’s efforts to eliminate PFAS from their products

  • Updates from Los Angeles Waterkeepers on PFAS contamination in the LA River

  • A screening of the trailer for How to Poison a Planet, a new documentary examining PFAS pollution

To register click here.

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