Local reuse store, BYO Long Beach is partnering with Rain Barrels International to offer a FREE class on Rainwater Harvesting!

The class, presented by Rain Barrels International, will discuss the importance of rainwater harvesting, the benefits of a rain barrel, the installation process, helpful methods to conserve water on your property, and rebate information.

To learn more and register click here.

Site 1: Sepulveda Basin (currently at capacity)

Join us at the Sepulveda Basin Athletic Complex, where wide fields meet one of the most important natural stretches of the River. This soft-bottom reach is home to tall willows, herons, egrets, and countless smaller species that depend on the Basin’s wetlands. Working together, we’ll clear trash and protect this unique urban refuge, helping ensure that the River’s wildlife and the communities who come here to play, walk, and gather can share a cleaner, healthier space.

Site 2: Compton Creek

Compton Creek flows quietly through the heart of the city, and it’s one of the easiest cleanup sites to reach: just steps from the Metro A Line. Along its banks, cattails and willows give shelter to birds and create space for nature to persist. Joining the cleanup here means giving new life to a place that blends accessibility, community, and ecology.

There are two time slots: 8AM-9:30AM and 10:30AM-12PM.

To register 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.

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

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.

The San Fernando Valley Climate Reality Project meets monthly via zoom on the Second Tuesday at 7pm.

On Oct 14 SFV Climate Reality will be joined by Olivia Bareham from Sacred Crossings Alternative Funeral Home and Chase Burdock from Earth Funeral. They will share the latest in Green Burials in California, from natural burials with biodegradable shrouds to human composting. Come learn what the options are so you can choose what's right for you, your family, and the planet.

Register Here for the meeting.

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

The Environmental Services Bureau, in partnership with Algalita Marine Research and Education, Pedal Movement, the LB Reuses coalition, and Long Beach Time Exchange is excited to host Long Beach Fixit Clinics at no cost to City residents. These events offer residents a chance to repair their broken household items with the help from skilled volunteer fixers – we refer to them as Fixit coaches! This reduces waste and supports sustainability!  

By bringing items to a Long Beach Fixit Clinic, attendees can gain valuable skills and access to tools that may be needed for repair. The Long Beach Fixit Clinics are open to all ages, and residents will have the opportunity to learn alongside one another, promoting multigenerational knowledge sharing and better consumer habits. Even if a repair doesn’t succeed, residents leave with useful knowledge on troubleshooting and can gain confidence in potentially fixing items in the future.  

To learn more and register click here.

Site 1: Willow St. Bridge

Join us under the Willow Street Bridge, where the River widens into a channel framed by concrete banks yet still lined with willows, cattails, and the calls of waterbirds. This stretch of the Lower River shows how much life endures in an urban waterway. Together we’ll roll up our sleeves to clear trash and debris, creating more space for plants and wildlife to thrive and helping Long Beach communities stay connected to their River.

Site 2: Bond Park (currently at capacity)

Bond Park sits alongside a rare soft-bottom stretch of the River, flowing right next to one of L.A.’s most beloved green spaces. Here, cottonwoods and sycamores provide shade along the banks, and the soft-bottom channel supports willows and birdlife that thrive in the middle of the city. Please note: River island access at Bond Park is currently limited due to high water levels. Because of this, our efforts at this site will be focused on removing smaller pieces of trash like plastic and cigarette butts, rather than larger debris.

There are two time slots: 8AM-9:30AM and 10:30AM-12PM.

To register click here.

Mark your calendars for October 11th and join us for our quarterly trail maintenance day at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook Park where we will focus on the Park to Playa Trail leading to Stoneview Nature Center! We’ll meet at the upper lot at 8 AM to get started.

Volunteer activities include vegetation trimming, and for those who prefer not to dig and shape, there will be a separate crew trimming back encroaching vegetation to keep the trails clear. 

To learn more and sign up click here.

Join fellow climate-concerned denizens of Long Beach at Ballast Point for the most productive hour of your day! In 60 minutes, we get up to speed on a timely climate policy issue, learn how we can impact it this week, and then actually take action.

Curious what to expect on the Hour of Action? Read more here.

​There's no need to prepare — come as you are. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or brand new to political action, this space is for you. If you're curious to preview the resources we'll use, check out our Action Hub.

To register click here.

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

Join the National Park Service and the Santa Monica Mountains Fund on Saturday, September 27 from 8:30AM-1PM at Cheeseboro Canyon to help tend to trails, plant native vegetation in fire-impacted areas, and tidy up high-visited areas. No experience required, all are welcome!

Closed-toed shoes, sun protective layers, and a refillable water bottle are required at the event. Long pants, long sleeves, and a hat are strongly encouraged. We will supply tools, gloves, and training. Bring a chair or blanket with you to relax and join us or a free light lunch afterwards.

To register click here.

With the help of the California Native Plant Society, volunteers will remove invasive mustard and learn about its impact on the ecosystem and why its removal is vital to restoring California’s native habitat. Afterward, join San Fernando Valley Audubon Society as they lead nature-filled walks around the Nature Reserve, binoculars provided!

To register click here.

Join the Institue for Humane Education online to watch SIMA STUDIOS’ Goodwill Dumping, a stylized fashion mini-documentary by Teddy Cherim that brings the enormity of the industry surrounding donated secondhand clothing to light. The film showcases the journey that discarded pieces of clothing make, in particular from the Netherlands to Kenya, and highlights the impacts this has on local industries.

You’ll need to create an IHE account to join. To RSVP click here.

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.

Please join us as we map out our final advocacy strategy for the Governor’s office on key bills that advanced through the legislature. With the October 12 deadline for the Governor to sign or veto all 2025 legislation approaching, we’ll be coordinating our final outreach and mobilization efforts to ensure our priorities are heard before decisions are made.

September 2025 Legislative Committee Meeting Agenda: 

• Welcome and introductions

• 2025 legislative recap — victories, challenges, lessons

• Strategic advocacy plan for the Governor’s office

• New business and immediate action items

• Planning for 2026 campaign strategy

Join Zoom Meeting: 

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

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.

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.

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.

Attendees will receive tools to support sustainable and regenerative gardening practices, including one bag of compost, one bag of mulch, and additional giveaways from our partners.

Free resources guaranteed for the first 100 attendees. Additional resources available while supplies last.

• Tree adoption led by City Plants and North East Trees

• Fresh local produce from Avenue 33 Farms

• Seedlings from Cerca Cultivation

• Family friendly activities with LA Compost

• And music by Living Earth with DJ from Earthen Project LA!

Stop by the Education Station at 9:30AM, 10:30AM, 11:30AM, and 12:30PM for tours of our Compost Cabin and demonstrations on how to use your compost!

To register click here.

Ocean Friendly Garden Workdays restore the functions of healthy watersheds to prevent pollution from reaching the ocean and protect clean water. The native plants we are planting will also boost biodiversity, conserve water, and store carbon long term.

Upon arrival, you will learn a bit more about our Ocean Friendly Garden program and be equipped to create and maintain a garden that supports clean water in local waterways and beaches. We'll be digging rainwater retention features, planting native plants and trees, and spreading mulch to transform an unused patch of grass next to the Marina parking lot. This project is part of an ongoing collaboration between Surfrider Long Beach, Long Beach Utilities, and the Marine Bureau to remove non-functional turf grass & transform it into Ocean Friendly Gardens. Exact address provided upon registration.

There are two time slots: 9AM-11AM and 11AM-1PM. You can sign up for one or both.

To register click here.

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.

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.

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.