Events

Grand Theft Eco: The iBear in the River

LENS screening of the first episode of Grand Theft Eco: Environmental Futures of Los Angeles.

Grand Theft Eco is a machinima series and pedagogical engine that repurposes the video game Grand Theft Auto to explore possible eco-futures of LA in the year 2050.

burned down homes and scorched trees

Wildfire disaster, recovery, and resilience: what have we learned?

2024-2025 Focus on Environment and Sustainability Series

Wildfire recovery in the U.S., particularly in California, is a slow and complex process hindered by unique post-fire challenges like housing shortages, regulatory hurdles, and underinsurance, but innovative solutions are emerging to improve resilience and equity.

Xin Liu, The Mothership, detail, 2023

Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice

Exhibition runs from Sep 14, 2024 to Jan 5, 2025

The exhibition considers environmental art practices that address the climate crisis and anthropogenic disasters and their inescapable intersection with issues of equity and social justice.

On Campus

UCLA-wide sustainability events calendar

For those interested in more campus events on the environment and sustainability, follow our friends at UCLA Sustainability.

PAST EVENTS

Broxton Nights: Earth Day Festival

Broxton Nights is a monthly Night Market in the heart of Westwood Village that’s fun for all ages!

Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse

A total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States and Canada.

Guided UCLA Botanical Garden Tour

Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on April 6, 2024.

‘Wild Possibilities’ Lunch & Learn

A conversation with pioneering conservationist Kris Tompkins about how to forge an environmental career dedicated to public service.

Earth Focus Documentary Premiere: “Reimagining and Transforming the Los Angeles River”

Join us for the premiere of the new Earth Focus documentary on the Los Angeles River, airing on PBS SoCal.