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Sustainability Events

Events that address critical issues confronting society in pursuit of environmental balance, economic vitality & social justice.
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  • Fitness Hike – Laguna Ridge at Willow

    Willow Staging Area 20070 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, United States

    Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast paced 6-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with a 1,150-ft. elevation gain. Parking: $3/car at Willow Staging Area…

  • Nature Creativity: Cactus Sculpture with Resin

    Nix Nature Center 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, United States

    Discover the beauty and resilience of cactus! In this program, we’ll explore the fascinating world of cacti—how they survive in harsh environments, their unique shapes, and their ecological importance. After learning about these incredible plants, participants will design and create their own cactus-inspired resin sculpture to take home. Parking: $3/car at Nix Nature Center parking…

  • Family Hike

    James Dilley Preserve Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, United States

    Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer naturalists in partnership with OC Parks to enjoy an easy, 2.5-mile Family Hike over moderate but uneven terrain (45-ft. elevation gain). Starting at the James Dilley Preserve, we will hike one of the most diverse areas of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park to Barbara’s Lake and back.  Parking: $3/car at James Dilley…

  • UC Irvine Law: War on Reality – How Autocrats are Silencing Truth Tellers Around the World

    The UC Irvine Law Center on Globalization, Law, and Society welcomes Nina Jankowicz to present "War on Reality: How Autocrats Are Silencing Truth Tellers Around the World." About Nina Jankowicz Nina Jankowicz is an internationally recognized expert on disinformation and democratization and one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence. She is…

    Free
  • Riverside Extreme Heat Summit 2025

    California Air Resources Board 4001 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA, United States

     About the Event   Join us for the Extreme Heat Summit 2025 - a full-day gathering of experts, community leaders, and organizations addressing extreme heat impacts across Southern California. Hosted by the City of Riverside's Office of Sustainability, the City of Riverside Office of Emergency Management, and UC Riverside's Office of Sustainability, the summit will…

    $25
  • Santiago Park Clean-Up & Restoration

    Santiago Park 600 East Memory Lane, Santa Ana, CA, United States

    Join OC Habitats and the City of Santa Ana at Santiago Park for a day of giving back to our community and helping to restore the beauty of Santiago Park! Get your hands dirty removing invasive species and picking up trash — all while learning about the native habitats and species in Orange County! Location:…

    Free
  • OC Habitats Restoration at Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy

    Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy 21900 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA, United States

    About this event Join OC Habitats every third Saturday of the month at the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy to support wetland restoration! Get your hands dirty removing invasive species, planting natives, and/or picking up trash — all while learning about wetland ecosystems and native plants. Bringing a group? Please let us know in advance via…

    Free
  • Santiago Park Clean-Up & Restoration

    Santiago Park 600 East Memory Lane, Santa Ana, CA, United States

    Join OC Habitats and the City of Santa Ana at Santiago Park for a day of giving back to our community and helping to restore the beauty of Santiago Park! Get your hands dirty removing invasive species and picking up trash — all while learning about the native habitats and species in Orange County! Location:…

    Free
  • Social Ecology 2025 Career Summit

    Irvine Barclay Theatre 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA, United States

    A summit focused on developing Social Ecology students and alumni to help them in their professional career trajectory. Wednesday, October 15 2025 - Barclay Theatre Connect with hundreds of Social Ecology students Recruit candidates for Winter and Spring placements Fill any current or upcoming job vacancies Increase your visibility within the UC Irvine community Open…

    Free
  • OC Habitats Restoration at Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy

    Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy 21900 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA, United States

    About this event Join OC Habitats every third Saturday of the month at the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy to support wetland restoration! Get your hands dirty removing invasive species, planting natives, and/or picking up trash — all while learning about wetland ecosystems and native plants. Bringing a group? Please let us know in advance via…

    Free