[UCo] Burke Museum Walkthrough
Join UCo for a fun walkthrough at the Burke Museum. We will meet at the museum entrance at 2:00pm on Sunday February 22nd and explore the museum as a group. This is a great way to connect with other students interested in climate and environmental science! There will be lots of opportunities to learn about and discuss the natural history of Washington. Burke Museum entry is free with your UW Student ID card and all undergraduates are welcome to join us.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Burke Memorial-Washington State Museum (BRK). Accessibility Contact: uwpccuco@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Target Audience: All Undergraduate Students.
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit pcc.uw.edu. ATMOS 523 Seminar in Atmospheric Physics & Chemistry
Speaker: Haroula Baliaka, Graduate Student, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, California Institute of Technology
Title: Air quality changes during and after the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles
Host: Professor Lyatt Jaeglé Jaegle@uw.edu
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition contact Atmospheric and Climate Science, 206-543-4250, atmadmin@uw.edu, at least five days before the event.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Atmospheric Sciences-Geophysics Building (ATG). Campus room: ATG 310. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. Digging In: Getting Down & Dirty into Soil Management & Remediation Techniques (online)
Cost: $45
REGISTER ONLINE, Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Class 5 of 6. Conserving and building self-sustaining soils form the foundation of ecosystem restoration. Learn how a good understanding of existing site and soil conditions informs choosing best approaches to protecting intact soil ecosystems and repairing disturbed soils. Long-standing best practices as well as practices rooted in recent groundbreaking research will be covered. Working around existing native vegetation, especially trees, to protect roots, proper use of soil amendments, erosion control, and mulch will be reviewed. Getting Down to Earth: Understanding soils for ecosystem resilience and repair - About the Series
Understanding soils – what they are, how they function, how they degrade, and how to steward them back to health – empowers restoration professionals to design and implement more resilient and self-sustaining ecosystem restoration projects. This series of classes will build from the…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Christina Pfeiffer & Rodney Pond. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_f146493ed2cb.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. [PCC Climate Comms Seminar] Jessica Acolin: "Public health perspectives on the social and economic impacts of climate change on health and well-being"
“Public health perspectives on the social and economic impacts of climate change on health and well-being”. Jessica Acolin, Affiliate Assistant Professor, Dept of Health Systems and Population Health, School of Public Health.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Ocean Sciences Building (OCN). Campus room: OCN 425. Accessibility Contact: pcc@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:20 PM.
For more info visit pcc.uw.edu. LEAPS Program: Letters of Recommendation
The UW AFS Student Subunit is hosting the next workshop in the LEAPS (Learning and Professional Skills) series, and you are invited! Workshop topic: Letters of Recommendation
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: FSH 105
RSVP: Not required, In this workshop, you will learn: What letters of recommendation are and why they matter , Who makes a strong reference , How to build and maintain relationships with potential recommenders.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Fishery Sciences (FSH). Campus room: 105. Accessibility Contact: wittouck@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. ATMOS 521 Seminar in Atmospheric & Climate Dynamics
Speaker: Geraint Webb, UW Atmospheric and Climate Science
Title: Improvements to a Prognostic Floe Size Distribution
Host: Professor Alex Anderson-Frey, akaf@uw.edu
Abstract: Within CICE sea ice floes are modelled and evolved using a prognostic floe size distribution (FSD), where five processes may alter the FSD: lateral growth, lateral melt, new ice creation, welding (when two floes coagulate), and wave fracture. Prior observations have shown that floes may also fragment under divergent ice velocity fields. Within our work we implement a new floe deformation parameterization based on these observations. Furthering this work, we introduce a parameterization that tracks floe “health,” enabling the model to represent the history-dependent fragility caused by two floes' recent welding. This scheme estimates the fraction of recently welded floes within each grid cell, identifying those most susceptible to dynamic fragmentation from processes such as wave fracture or deformation. With our accounting of floe…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Atmospheric Sciences-Geophysics Building (ATG). Campus room: ATG 310. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. Mindlin Public Lecture: Chris Glein (Southwest Research Institute) "Seafaring in Space: A Personal Voyage to Enceladus"
Please join us for a reception in JHN 141 at 5:30 pm for free pizza and drinks!
Keywords: Planetary science, astrobiology, geochemistry, oceanography, glaciology
Abstract: We look for life to better understand our place in the universe, to satisfy a yearning for the unknown, and to leave a legacy of embracing the biggest questions. Many worlds beckon us in the search for life. They include Mars, icy moons like Europa, and countless exoplanets. All are worthy of continued exploration. Today, I wish to share the story of a small moon of Saturn. Enceladus had flown under the radar until recently. It was indeed unknown for most of human history and essentially a dot until the Space Age. A fleeting flyby by Voyager 2 revealed an enigmatic surface, with regions that appeared to be unusually young. Some even suggested cryovolcanism. Through a time of austerity, NASA and ESA developed the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn. This was our first great expedition to the outer solar system of the 21st century. Cassini…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Johnson Hall (JHN). Campus room: 102. Accessibility Contact: sacaton@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.christopherglein.com. Family Nature Class
Cost: $20 for 1 adult and 1 child
REGISTER ONLINE
Through science-based exploration and outdoor play children aged 2-4 years old and their caregivers will experience the UW Botanic Gardens using their senses. Each class begins with an opportunity to explore several learning stations based on the week’s theme where children can practice fine motor skills, sensory investigation, creativity, and pre-math and literacy skills. Station time is followed by an opening circle and hike where the group will play games, listen to a story and further explore the weekly theme. Family Nature Class is a great way to get outside with your little explorer, foster curiosity, and explore the natural world.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwbgeduc@uw.edu. Age Range: Children. Ticket Link: https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/education/youth-family/parent-child-nature-classes/.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Washington Park Arboretum
2300 Arboretum Drive E.
Seattle WA 98112.
For more info visit botanicgardens.uw.edu. Master Pruner: Rose Pruning (online)
Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members
Register Online, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Learn the right way to prune roses: hybrid teas, climbers, & landscape roses. This class will cover the best time of year to prune, the right tools, and techniques for ensuring healthy, long-lasting roses. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty.
Professional credits available: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2
Instructor Keith Dekker has been involved in horticulture for over 47 years. For the last 32 years his career has focused on the comprehensive care of residential landscapes in the Pacific Northwest.
As a Clallam County Master Gardener and active volunteer with PlantAmnesty, Keith contributes to his community by teaching classes and giving talks to promote best practices for successful, sustainable gardening.
Keith lives on the Olympic Peninsula with his wife, and Arlo the wonder dog.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Keith Dekker. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_7b1803b4c118.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Free Public Lecture: Economic Impact & Community Equity
Join the UW School of Marine & Environmental Affairs for our Winter Speaker Series! This lecture will feature Bookda Gheiser, Senior Director, Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Andy Gregory (SMEA alum), Senior Program Manager, Maritime Industry Engagement. No RSVP required. Just come on down or contact smeast@uw.edu for the Zoom link. .
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
3707 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
Master Pruner: Conifer Pruning (online)
Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members
Register Online, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Conifers play by different rules than their flowering friends. This class will cover timing and where to make cuts that will help conifers stay vibrant. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty.
Professional credits available: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2
Instructor Bess Bronstein is a horticultural consultant, a previous instructor for the Edmonds Community College horticulture program, and an ISA Certified Arborist.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Bess Bronstein. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_16fce42fd608.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. ESS Colloquium: Chris Glein (Southwest Research Institute) "Bridging the Solar System-Exoplanets Divide: The Sub-Neptune Opportunity"
Keywords:Exoplanets, astronomy, cosmochemistry, volcanology, astrobiology
Abstract: Exoplanets are the next frontier for planetary science. We are witnessing an incredible transition in the study of exoplanets, where they are shifting from a purely astronomical domain to a wider domain in which geoscientists can also contribute. We saw a similar transition near the beginning of the Space Age when the planets and moons of our solar system became worlds with complex histories that opened our eyes to broader manifestations of physics and chemistry. Each object is an experiment in planetary evolution. As of today, over 6000 confirmed exoplanets have been found. In this talk, I will focus on volatile-rich planets between the sizes of Earth and Neptune. They are commonly called sub-Neptunes. Planet surveys have revealed that sub-Neptunes are the most common class of planet in the Galaxy. Yet, we know very little about them because there are no (known) sub-Neptunes in the solar system; they are terra incognita. The…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Johnson Hall (JHN). Campus room: JHN 075. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office, dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.christopherglein.com. ATMOS 520 Atmospheric and Climate Science Colloquium
Speaker: Jeremy Hess, UW Env & Occ Health Sciences, and Global Health
Title: Climate Change and Health: Frontiers in Decision Support and Implementation Science
Co-Hosts: Professor David Battisti, battisti@uw.edu & Program on Climate ChangeAbstract: Climate change has widespread and largely adverse health impacts, and many effective health protection policies and programs have not been widely implemented. There is an urgent need to link local risk assessment with evidence-based guidance to support engagement, planning, and implementation of the most effective interventions. We’ll explore a new decision support platform that helps local health departments understand heat risk in their communities and prioritize interventions. We’ll also explore how this work extends prior decision support efforts and how implementation science may offer opportunities for accelerating health adaptation. The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities.…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: MGH 389. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Academics.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. Closed Glass Terrarium Workshop
Class Cost: $40
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Join us for a fun, hands-on open terrarium workshop—no experience needed!! We'll provide everything you need: a mason jar, plants, substrate, tools, and even tiny springtails to keep your ecosystem healthy. Create your own thriving miniature garden and learn as you go. This all-ages workshop is great for curious minds, though a bit of patience and hand dexterity will go a long way. Come craft your very own living world in a jar!
Adelaide Nitroy, founder and owner of Fancy Plants, opened her business in 2022 with the hope of creating a safe and inclusive environment for people to learn plants and begin their plant journey. Her background in biology and plant science gives a unique perspective to provide scientific understanding of how plants have evolved, how plants work at a biological level, and how plants can be grown successfully.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Douglas Research Conservatory (DRC). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Adelaide Nitroy, Founder & Owner of Fancy Plants Seattle. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_598fb226df61.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Playful Winter Collage - Botanical Art Workshop (in-person)
Class cost: $57.
Advance registration required. Financial aid available on a first come, first served basis.
REGISTER ONLINE
Cut, tear, and paste layers of colorful papers to create original cards or small pieces to frame. Taking inspiration from the winter flora of the UW Botanic Gardens, you will learn to simplify the subject matter, create dynamic compositions, and discover techniques to take with you.
Class fee includes all materials, but students are welcome to bring in special collage papers to recycle into their pieces if desired.
Instructor Lisa Snow Lady has a BFA in painting from the University of Washington, and a degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Edmonds Community College and has been sketching and painting for over 20 years. She has a passion for travel sketching and is a member of Urban Sketchers. Lisa loves to encourage students of all artistic levels.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Douglas Research Conservatory (DRC). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Lisa Snow Lady. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_eb3282062495.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Urban Tree Benefits Tour
Trees in Seattle are always hard at work! What exactly are these trees doing? Making and storing sugars, growing, and building defenses against pathogens are all top tree priorities, but as these trees do these things, they are also working hard for us! Trees provide humans with all kinds of benefits; from food we can eat to cleaner water to the very air we breathe. Come learn all about how helpful trees are in our city from UW Alum Theodore Hoss, and meet some of the gorgeous specimens on the UW Campus! All campus tree tours take place outdoors, so please dress for the weather. To register, please fill out our registration form. For more information, please visit the UW Campus Tree Tours Website.
Contact: tdhoss@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Burke Museum of Natural History (meet at the front entrance which is on the parking lot side of the building).
For more info visit docs.google.com. Urban Tree Benefits Tour
Cost: Free
Pre-registration encouraged: https://bit.ly/tree_tour_registration
This tour will gather at the front of the Burke Museum of Natural History.
Trees in Seattle are always hard at work! What exactly are these trees doing? Making and storing sugars, growing, and building defenses against pathogens are all top tree priorities, but as these trees do these things, they are also working hard for us! Trees provide humans with all kinds of benefits; from food we can eat to cleaner water to the very air we breathe. Come learn all about how helpful trees are in our city from UW Alum Theodore Hoss, and meet some of the gorgeous specimens on the UW Campus! All campus tree tours take place outdoors, so please dress for the weather. To register, please visit https://bit.ly/tree_tour_registration. For more information, please visit the UW Campus Tree Tours Website.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Accessibility Contact: tdhoss@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Presenter: Theodore Hoss.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit sites.google.com. ATMOS 523 Seminar in Atmospheric Physics & Chemistry
Speaker: Prof. William Calvin (UW SOM), Dr. Aaron Donohoe (UW APL), Prof. Ed Blanchard-Wrigglesworth (UW ATMOS)
Title: Three perspectives on extreme weather and the potential for extreme weather mitigation
Host: Professor Lyatt Jaeglé Jaegle@uw.edu
Abstract: Join us to hear three perspectives on extreme weather and the potential for extreme weather mitigation. William Calvin will present on “The surges in five types of extreme weather”. Aaron Donohoe will present on “The physics of mid-latitude heatwaves”. Ed-Blanchard Wrigglesworth will present on “Could extreme heatwaves be actively mitigated?” A panel with the speakers following their short talks will be an opportunity for further discussion of this exciting topic.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition contact Atmospheric and Climate Science, 206-543-4250, atmadmin@uw.edu, at least five days before the…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Atmospheric Sciences-Geophysics Building (ATG). Campus room: ATG 310. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. Covering Common Ground: Soil Management Plan Components and How to Pull it All Together (online)
Cost: $45
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE
Class 6 of 6. In this final class of the series, students will share their soil management plans developed over the previous 5 classes and discuss them with their fellow students and instructors. Emphasis will be placed on best practices for changing climate and drought resiliency. Getting Down to Earth: Understanding soils for ecosystem resilience and repair - About the Series
Understanding soils – what they are, how they function, how they degrade, and how to steward them back to health – empowers restoration professionals to design and implement more resilient and self-sustaining ecosystem restoration projects. This series of classes will build from the ground up a holistic knowledge of soils that will enable students to understand how and when to choose soil stewardship techniques and most importantly why they work based on soil science.
Professional Credits Pending, While we welcome attendees who wish to…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Christina Pfeiffer & Rodney Pond. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_21af5e842705.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Fish and Wildlife Seminar | Stephanie Mitchell, UW Department of Environmental Health Sciences
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Contact: amcintur@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
via Zoom - https://washington.zoom.us/j/4432362511.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. 2026 Washington Botanical Symposium
Cost: $110 for in-person registration, $45 for virtual registration
Financial aid rates available for students and CORPS members
General financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE
An extensive network of professional, academic, and amateur botanists are actively engaged in the conservation, management, and study of Washington’s diverse flora. Their expertise ranges from how best to manage biodiversity, to understanding climate change impacts on plant communities, to naming and classifying the flora’s rare, common, and invasive elements. Invited speakers and poster presentations will share new insights and discoveries about these topics and more. Participants from throughout Washington and adjacent areas will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues within and across disciplines.
Co-hosted by: University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the University of Washington Herbarium at the Burke Museum
Speaker list & agenda will be updated on the symposium…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Northwest Horticultural Society Hall (NHS). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/education/adults/conferences-symposia/wa-botanical-symposium/.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit botanicgardens.uw.edu. AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. ATMOS 521 Seminar in Atmospheric & Climate Dynamics
Speaker: Miles Epstein, UW Atmospheric and Climate Science
Title: TBD
Host: Professor Alex Anderson-Frey, akaf@uw.edu
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition contact Atmospheric and Climate Science, 206-543-4250, atmadmin@uw.edu, at least five days before the event.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Atmospheric Sciences-Geophysics Building (ATG). Campus room: ATG 310. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. Family Nature Class
Cost: $20 for 1 adult and 1 child
REGISTER ONLINE
Through science-based exploration and outdoor play children aged 2-4 years old and their caregivers will experience the UW Botanic Gardens using their senses. Each class begins with an opportunity to explore several learning stations based on the week’s theme where children can practice fine motor skills, sensory investigation, creativity, and pre-math and literacy skills. Station time is followed by an opening circle and hike where the group will play games, listen to a story and further explore the weekly theme. Family Nature Class is a great way to get outside with your little explorer, foster curiosity, and explore the natural world.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwbgeduc@uw.edu. Age Range: Children. Ticket Link: https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/education/youth-family/parent-child-nature-classes/.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Washington Park Arboretum
2300 Arboretum Drive E.
Seattle WA 98112.
For more info visit botanicgardens.uw.edu. ESS Colloquium: Jackie Caplan-Auerbach (Western Washington University) and Christine Smith (Northwest Navigation), "The Tracy Arm Landslide: Scientific and Personal Perspectives on the Second Largest Landslide Tsunami Ever Recorded"
Keywords: Landslide, tsunami, seismology, cascading hazards
Abstract: Just before 6:30 a.m. on August 10, 2026, Christine and Jeffrey Smith, co-owners of the small cruise vessel David B, observed anomalous surges of water pouring into the cove where they were anchored in Southeastern Alaska. Their observations and subsequent text communication with seismologist Jackie Caplan-Auerbach, contributed to the discovery of the Tracy Arm landslide and tsunami. Studies reveal that at 5:37 local time, ~65 million m3 of rock suddenly slid onto South Sawyer glacier, and into the Tracy Arm fjord. The landslide generated a wave that ran to a height of 481 m up the opposing side of the fjord, making it the second-highest landslide-tsunami ever recorded. The tsunami continued down the Tracy Arm, where runup exceeding 150 m, and was recorded as far as Juneau, 130 km away. Remarkably, no boats were in the Tracy Arm at the time of the slide, and the tsunami resulted in no loss of life, although kayakers camped on Harbor Island…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Johnson Hall (JHN). Campus room: JHN 075. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office, dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
ATMOS 520 Atmospheric and Climate Science Colloquium
Speaker: Dr. Tyler Kukla, Research Scientist, Carbon Plan
Title: The carbon removal potential of spreading rocks on fields
Host: Professor David Battisti, battisti@uw.eduAbstract: Almost every enhanced rock weathering paper begins with a mention of the carbon removal pathway’s promise. Indeed, the scale estimates are jaw-dropping — they commonly predict that enhanced weathering alone could cover ~20-200% of the carbon removal capacity we might need. These rosy claims are fueling millions in investment, but they are also built on models that we don’t fully understand. Here, I argue that it is still too early to be confident in enhanced weathering’s potential. Using a leading model, I show how small tweaks to its setup often eliminate the carbon removal benefit of enhanced weathering, or even cause net emissions. Importantly, these hidden corners of extreme model sensitivity are not quirks of the model itself — they reflect real gaps in geochemical knowledge and data that need to be addressed. While some of…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Atmospheric Sciences-Geophysics Building (ATG). Campus room: ATG 310. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Academics.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. Arboretum Lichens
Cost: $45
Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
REGISTER ONLINE
Lichens grow on trees, shrubs and rocks in botanic gardens and can tell us about air quality and the make-up of plants and geology. Botanic gardens can take on new meaning as a *fun* place to observe a symbiotic organism made up of a fungus and algae. You will also learn about common lichens found in an urban environment and take home a user-friendly chart that lists lichens found in your neighborhood.
Lichens are harmless to your plants and add aesthetic value to trees and shrubs. We can actually use them as indicators of air pollution! Join Dr. Katherine Glew at the Washington Park Arboretum to get a head start on learning lichens from one of Seattle’s botanic gardens. You can enjoy the late winter/early spring season by looking for lichens, rather than staying inside and missing out on the excitement of being outside!
Instructor Katherine Glew, Ph.D. is Curatorial Associate of Lichens at the University of…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Katherine Glew, Ph.D. Curatorial Associate of Lichens at the UW Herbarium, Burke Museum. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_1fce11048360.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Washington Park Arboretum.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Botanical Relief Block Printing (in-person)
Class Cost: $85, advanced registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE
In this class, students will be introduced to the process of relief printing using a technique known as linocut. Using botanical motifs, students will learn the basics of relief design, block cutting and inking, and hand printing techniques. Each student will leave with a series of their own hand printed cards and a block printing supply starter kit to continue printing at home!
Location: Douglas Headhouse, Center for Urban Horticulture, Anneke Wilder is an artist and illustrator based in Seattle, WA. Anneke received degrees in Biology and Studio Art, as well as a certificate in Natural Science Illustration from UW. She’s participated in numerous artist residencies at the nexus of art and science and is a contributor to Hyldyr, a publication company that combines art, ecology, and folklore. She draws on her background in the sciences to create detailed watercolors that deal with…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Campus room: Douglas Headhouse. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Anneke Wilder. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_696a0c79cfc7.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Writing in Nature, Nature in Writing (in-person)
Cost: $150 for full, 3-class series
Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. REGISTER ONLINE
This workshop includes three, three-hour sessions. It is suitable for writers of poetry, fiction, or literary non-fiction who are interested in biological, cultural, and philosophical variables informing a sense of place. Each session will include 30-60 minutes of time spent in guided walking and observation in the Arboretum, with camera and/or notebook for recording observations. , Each session will then include 30-60 minutes of related reading and discussion. The instructor will provide short reading choices in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. The goal is to broaden our conception of writing about place. , Then the instructor will offer prompts which might inspire individual work during the next 30-60 minutes of generative writing. Participants may choose to write in their preferred genre. , Time will always be saved for sharing work, with community guidelines for respectful and…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Rebecca Timson. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_ea44cd8a114d.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Washington Park Arboretum
2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle WA.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Local Plants for Natural Dyes and Pigments (in-person)
Cost: $80, Advance registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE
This one-day workshop will provide an introduction to the world of natural dyes with a focus on the use of common garden plants, local ornamental trees and flowers, and even weeds! Students will learn how to prepare dye baths, how different fibers react to natural dyes, and be introduced to the use of mordants. Each student will leave with a swatch book and a silk scarf and cotton bandana that they dye themselves. Class cost includes all necessary supplies. Anneke Wilder is an artist and illustrator based in Seattle, WA. Anneke received degrees in Biology and Studio Art, as well as a certificate in Natural Science Illustration from UW. She’s participated in numerous artist residencies at the nexus of art and science and is a contributor to Hyldyr, a publication company that combines art, ecology, and folklore. She draws on her background in the sciences to create detailed watercolors…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Campus room: Douglas Classroom. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Anneke Wilder. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_1571b2ffdecc.
Sunday, March 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. ATMOS 523 Seminar in Atmospheric Physics & Chemistry
Speaker: Dr. Qiang Fu, Professor, UW Atmospheric and Climate Science
Title: Global Stratospheric Methane Loss from Satellite Observations
Host: Professor Lyatt Jaeglé Jaegle@uw.edu
Abstract: Methane (CH4) is the second most important anthropogenic greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide, yet its variability and long-term increase remain poorly understood, in part because of large uncertainties in atmospheric removal processes. Stratospheric CH4oxidation represents an important sink in the global methane budget and a major source of stratospheric water vapor, while methane–chlorine reactions further modulate catalytic ozone chemistry. Until now, estimates of stratospheric CH4 chemical loss have relied almost exclusively on chemistry–climate models (CCMs), resulting in substantial uncertainty. Here, I present the first observationally based estimate of stratospheric methane loss (LSTR), derived from the CH4 diabatic flux across an isentropic surface fitted to the tropical tropopause using satellite observations…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Atmospheric Sciences-Geophysics Building (ATG). Campus room: ATG 310. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, March 9, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. ATMOS 521 Seminar in Atmospheric & Climate Dynamics
Speaker: Dr. Matt Luongo, Postdoctoral Scholar, UW Atmospheric and Climate Science/Oceanography
Title: TBD
Host: Professor Alex Anderson-Frey, akaf@uw.edu
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition contact Atmospheric and Climate Science, 206-543-4250, atmadmin@uw.edu, at least five days before the event.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Atmospheric Sciences-Geophysics Building (ATG). Campus room: ATG 310. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. Native Plants 101: Creating a Micro-Meadow (Online)
Cost: $30 - Advance registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINEBring the beauty and ecology of Washington’s native meadows into your own garden! This class explores the ecological importance of meadows, highlights key native species, and provides step-by-step guidance on creating a thriving urban micro-meadow. From site preparation to planting and ongoing care, you’ll gain the know-how to transform your space into a pocket of native meadow habitat.
This class will be taught by Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager, formerly the SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Manager. New to Zoom or need more information? Get Started Here.
All times are Pacific Time.
Accessibility: Closed captioning (through Zoom) is available for all of our online classes. This class will be recorded and available for registrants to view for 2 weeks after the class date.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm Native Plant Nursery Manager. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_32e88390e80d.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Taking the Edge Off: Pruning for Natural Areas Workshop (in-person)
Cost: $80, pre-registration required
REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Natural area landscapes hold an important place and functions in the urban environment. Managing vegetation along trails, roads, and other edges can pose a variety of challenges for the available stewardship resources. This lecture and hands-on workshop will cover how to manage and prune native vegetation adjacent to trails, drives, and streets for optimal environmental functions, appearance, safety, & visibility. The lecture will include current best pruning practices and how they translate for the specific goals and functions of natural area plantings. Considerations for reducing long-term labor needs and how to lengthen the time between pruning cycles will be covered, along with common pruning techniques that are ineffective and why. After the lunch break, the class will meet at a field site in NE Seattle for hands-on field instruction. Students will get practice using the best…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Christina Pfeiffer. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_a4a9de3a5783.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Family Nature Class
Cost: $20 for 1 adult and 1 child
REGISTER ONLINE
Through science-based exploration and outdoor play children aged 2-4 years old and their caregivers will experience the UW Botanic Gardens using their senses. Each class begins with an opportunity to explore several learning stations based on the week’s theme where children can practice fine motor skills, sensory investigation, creativity, and pre-math and literacy skills. Station time is followed by an opening circle and hike where the group will play games, listen to a story and further explore the weekly theme. Family Nature Class is a great way to get outside with your little explorer, foster curiosity, and explore the natural world.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwbgeduc@uw.edu. Age Range: Children. Ticket Link: https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/education/youth-family/parent-child-nature-classes/.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Washington Park Arboretum
2300 Arboretum Drive E.
Seattle WA 98112.
For more info visit botanicgardens.uw.edu. ESS Colloquium: Susan DeBari (she/her; Western Washington University) "Marine tephra records tell big stories - highly explosive volcanism in and rifting in paradise (the Hellenic Arc, Greece)"
Keywords: volcanology, IODP, tephra records
Abstract: The Hellenic arc in Greece is the most active volcanic region in Europe, posing hazards that range from tephra fall to pyroclastic flows that travel across both the seafloor and the sea surface, and resulting tsunamis. The most famous eruption in the Christiana-Santorini-Kolumbo (CSK) volcanic field within this arc is the 1600 BCE caldera-forming eruption of Santorini that buried a thriving Bronze Age city and caused widespread tsunamis. The most recent explosive eruption is the ~400-year-old eruption of neighboring Kolumbo volcano, but islands within the Santorini caldera have erupted as recently as 1950. The CSK volcanic field sits within an active submarine extensional basin whose sediments preserve the entire tephra record of the arc since its initiation. IODP Expedition 398 sampled this uninterrupted record of volcanism at twelve sites within the volcanic field, providing an unprecedented opportunity to develop a robust record of hazardous events for…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Johnson Hall (JHN). Campus room: JHN 075. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office, dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
ATMOS 520 Atmospheric and Climate Science Colloquium
Speaker: Prof. Kelvin Droegemeier, Department of Climate, Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Title: Vision for a National Center for Predictability Science and its Applications
Host: Professor David Battisti, battisti@uw.eduAbstract: Across virtually every segment of society, a compelling desire exists to know the future. From the spread of disease and the likelihood of a particular individual to develop cancer, to changes in risk associated with extreme weather and the discovery of new drugs, we all want to know the future. But how knowable is it? Few if any things are truly unpredictable or have clearly defined limits of predictability. Rather, they have a range of predictability characteristics, reflecting in many cases intrinsic problem complexity or relationship to the environments or circumstances in which they exist. In that regard, understanding predictability requires differentiating it from but also utilizing its first cousin, prediction. More specifically,…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: MGH 389. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Academics.
Friday, March 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. Watercolors from Natural Pigments (in-person)
Price: $72, preregistration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE
This workshop will introduce the process of lake pigmentation, the creation of pigments from organic materials. Students will learn about common plants used for pigments as well as the process of creating watercolor paint from dried pigments. Each student will leave with two watercolor paints created during class. Class fee covers all necessary supplies. Anneke Wilder is an artist and illustrator based in Seattle, WA. Anneke received degrees in Biology and Studio Art, as well as a certificate in Natural Science Illustration from UW. She’s participated in numerous artist residencies at the nexus of art and science and is a contributor to Hyldyr, a publication company that combines art, ecology, and folklore. She draws on her background in the sciences to create detailed watercolors that deal with themes of growth and decay—of our bodies, our culture, and our landscapes. Her work often…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Campus room: Douglas Classroom. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Anneke Wilder. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_ef942c9821f3.
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Climate Impacts Group 30th Anniversary Celebration + Film Screening
You are cordially invited to join us on the evening of March 18th for a film screening and dialogue about the facts of climate change, the history of climate change politics, and a path forward to a resilient future.
For 30 years, the UW Climate Impacts Group has worked in partnership to support evidence-based decision making and climate change adaptation. To honor this legacy, Linda and David Cornfield are generously hosting a pre-screening reception, film screening of the documentary The White House Effect, and post-screening panel discussion moderated by former Washington state governor Jay Inslee.
Registration is required and space is limited. Please use the link below to learn more about the event and register.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cig@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Pacific Science Center - Pacca IMAX Theatre
200 Sue Bird Court N, Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit events.uw.edu. Gardening with the Seasons: Spring (online)
Cost: $25
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, As spring approaches and things start moving fast in the garden, it can be hard to keep up or decide what to do first. With a focus on seasonal growth patterns, and best tools and techniques, this session will help home gardeners determine what tasks will have the most effect for the progress over the next months. Key topics will include planting, seasonal care for shrubs, vines, and perennial plants, lawn care, mulching and preparing for summer irrigation.
About this series:
Plants and gardens don't live by the written calendar, but by the seasonal cycles and cues of changes in daylight, temperature, and moisture. When gardeners become acquainted with the seasonal rhythms and life cycles in the garden, and learn to work in sync with nature, caring for the garden becomes more of a process and less of a battle with potential garden enemies. This series will help beginning and seasoned gardeners learn how to…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Christina Pfeiffer. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_32a6c79ce437.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Forest Bathing (in-person)
Cost: $25 for first registration, $15 for each additional ticket
Advance registration required.
REGISTER ONLINE
Join UW Botanic Gardens and Cascadia Forest Therapy for a unique forest bathing opportunity in the Washington Park Arboretum. Forest bathing (or shinrin-yoku) has been popular in Japan for decades and is gaining momentum in the US. The practice encourages you to move in nature at a slower pace and take in the atmosphere around you. Multiple scientific studies have shown that the practice lowers stress and blood pressure levels, while increasing immune system functioning, making you more resilient to diseases and illness.
During this class the guide, in partnership with the forest, will offer an evolving series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down and open their senses. The opening of one’s senses encourages mindfulness, which readies the heart and mind to be fully present in the natural world. Come discover the medicine of being in the forest.
Accessibility: These sessions are…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Washington Park Arboretum (LNDMK-8). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Cascadia Forest Therapy. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_9ba9728c43f5.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Upcycle Your Tote Bag (in-person)
Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required
REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Learn how to hand embroider your tote bag with vegetable designs perfect for summer farmers market trips. Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a 2-hour hands on embroidery workshop. This class will help you get started with hand embroidery and cover beginner-friendly embroidery stitches like the long and short satin stitch, reverse chain stitch, stem stitch, and French knot. You'll be able to choose from a wide variety of thread colors and vegetable patterns to rework your tote bag. Attendees will need to bring their own tote bag to embroider for class.Melissa Galbraith is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ. She was born and raised in the desert of Washington state where her mother instilled a love of making things by hand at an early age. Melissa shares her love of nature through whimsical and modern hand embroidery kits, workshops, and her books: …
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Melissa Galbraith. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_12fa6b02c0e2.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. UW Earth and Space Sciences Mindlin Public Lecture: Dr. Chris Glein (Southwest Research Institute) "TBA"
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Johnson Hall (JHN). Campus room: 102. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office, dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
ATMOS Special Seminar
Speaker: Prof. Kelvin Bates, Assistant Professor, CU Boulder
Title: TBD
Host: Professor Alex Turner, turneraj@uw.edu
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition contact Atmospheric and Climate Science, 206-543-4250, atmadmin@uw.edu, at least five days before the event.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Atmospheric Sciences-Geophysics Building (ATG). Campus room: ATG 310. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. Impact Stories: The Island of the Shark: Guardians of Malpelo | Film 4
For the final screening from the Impact Stories series, we feature "The Island of the Shark: Guardians of Malpelo + Bonus Shorts".
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With breathtaking underwater cinematography and raw storytelling, The Island of the Shark: Guardians of Malpelo immerses audiences in one of Earth’s last wild sanctuaries - capturing harrowing encounters with illegal fishing, powerful partnerships between conservationists and the Colombian Navy, and the deep emotional connection between humans and the ocean. Beyond its beauty, the film is a rallying cry—urging nations, divers, and everyday citizens alike to defend sharks before it’s too late.
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Conversation will explore environmental storytelling, science communication, and the role of visual media in conservation action.
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Visit Impact Stories to learn more about the film series.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: Mary Gates Hall 389. Accessibility Contact: jordan@bxbcreative.com. Event Types: Screenings. Target Audience: UW Student and Public.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Gardening with the Seasons: Spring (in-person)
Cost: $35
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Join us in-person at the Center for Urban Horticulture! As spring approaches and things start moving fast in the garden, it can be hard to keep up or decide what to do first. With a focus on seasonal growth patterns, and best tools and techniques, this session will help home gardeners determine what tasks will have the most effect for the progress over the next months. Key topics will include planting, seasonal care for shrubs, vines, and perennial plants, lawn care, mulching and preparing for summer irrigation. In addition to hands-on demonstrations, we will end the class by taking a stroll through the Center for Urban Horticulture’s gardens.
About this series:
Plants and gardens don't live by the written calendar, but by the seasonal cycles and cues of changes in daylight, temperature, and moisture. When gardeners become acquainted with the seasonal rhythms and life cycles in the garden, and learn to work in sync…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Campus room: Douglas Research Conservatory - Classroom. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Christina Pfeiffer. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_d8740a3ab6ec.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. The Art of Botanical Watercolor (in-person)
Class Cost: $200 for 4-class series, advanced registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Class series is all four Saturdays in April: April 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, each session running from 10:00am-12:30pm, Come to this beginner to intermediate class to watercolor portraits of plants. In this class you’ll capture the different moments from the lifecycle of a plant (bulbs, seed heads, flowers, leaves, fruit). Students will learn: how to create a harmonious color palette, techniques that produce realistic and accurate paintings, an understanding how light reveals form, and how to improve their observational and visual interpretation skills. Students will work from both photographs and live specimens. Upon completion of class, students will leave with finished watercolor pieces and the confidence to paint other subject matter! Students will receive a required supply list upon registration.
Instructor Robin Bundi is a teacher, artist, and designer…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Robin Bundi. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_6ddb046f3a0b.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Windowsill Carnivorous Bogs
Class Cost: $55
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE
Come learn how to make a miniature bog where carnivorous plants can thrive in this wet environment. We will be getting muddy and messy while we make some swampy plant arrangements. This class is for all levels of plant experience! Carnivorous plants are relatively easy to care for with the right light and lots of water. The class will also include instruction on care of bogs over time so you can watch your bogs grow and thrive! All ages.
Class fee includes all necessary supplies:
Thrifted glass vessel/bowl
Variety of carnivorous plants (ex. Sundews, sarracenias, utricularia, Stylidium)
Carnivorous soil
LECA, rocks, wood, and decorations
Adelaide Nitroy, founder and owner of Fancy Plants, opened her business in 2022 with the hope of creating a safe and inclusive environment for people to learn plants and begin their plant journey. Her background in biology and plant science gives a unique perspective to…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Douglas Research Conservatory (DRC). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Adelaide Nitroy, Founder & Owner of Fancy Plants Seattle. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_a0db08f066d9.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. 2026 Ecological Restoration Symposium: Human Health Dimensions
Cost: $110 for in-person registration, $45 for virtual registration
Financial aid rates available for students and CORPS members
General financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, The Society for Ecological Restoration’s core values underscore the importance of ecological restoration as a tool for biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, ecosystem services, sustainable socioeconomic development, and improved human health and well-being. From grant writing to project execution and evaluation, this year’s symposium will focus on tangible ways to better center human health and cultural dynamics across all levels of our work.
This symposium is co-hosted by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the Northwest Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration to provide continuing education for restoration ecology practitioners.
Speaker list & agenda will be updated on the symposium website as and when details are available. .
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Northwest Horticultural Society Hall (NHS). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/education/adults/conferences-symposia/ecological-restoration-symposium/.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit botanicgardens.uw.edu. AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Garden Lovers' Book Sale
Opening Night Friday, April 10, 5 - 8 pm (tickets available in March)
Public Sale Saturday, April 11, 9 am - 3 pm
Thousands of gently used books for sale on gardening, plants, ecology and related topics. Enjoy the company of fellow plant lovers while shopping for unique horticultural books.
Remaining book sale inventory will be available at discounted prices in the Library Program Room during Library open hours April 13 - 30.
Event interval: Accessibility Contact: nickjpw@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
UW Botanic Gardens - Center for Urban Horticulture, Elisabeth C. Miller Library, 3501 NE 41st St. Seattle, WA, 98105.
For more info visit depts.washington.edu. Clearance Rack Plant Rehab
Class Cost: $40
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Have you ever been tempted by a good deal at a big box store, only for your clearance rack plant to die as soon as you bring it home? In this class, we’ll learn about which plants are worth rehabbing, and how to bring a struggling plant back to life. No experience necessary. All ages. Class fee covers all necessary supplies.
Adelaide Nitroy, founder and owner of Fancy Plants, opened her business in 2022 with the hope of creating a safe and inclusive environment for people to learn plants and begin their plant journey. Her background in biology and plant science gives a unique perspective to provide scientific understanding of how plants have evolved, how plants work at a biological level, and how plants can be grown successfully.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Douglas Research Conservatory (DRC). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Adelaide Nitroy, Founder & Owner of Fancy Plants Seattle. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_75c379f57711.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Organic Integrated Pest Management for Native Gardens (online)
Cost: $25
REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Garden pests are inevitable, but they don’t have to be harmful to manage. This class introduces the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with a focus on organic and ecologically friendly practices. We’ll cover common pests of the Pacific Northwest, how to identify and prevent them, and strategies that work with nature—including beneficial insects, mechanical and cultural controls, and safe organic alternatives to pesticides.
This class will be taught by Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager, formerly the SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Manager.
Professional credits pending.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm Native Plant Nursery Manager. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_fbdf51fef601.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
online via Zoom.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Upcycle Your Clothing with Hand Embroidery (in-person)
Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required
REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cover up stains and small holes in your clothing with hand embroidery! Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a hands-on workshop. Simply bring a garment to embroider and we’ll provide you with playful nature-inspired sample designs to stitch. This class will cover helpful dos and don’ts of embroidering garments as well as stitches best suited for your individual garment and pattern. Each attendee will also receive an embroidery hoop, thread, needle, and stabilizer to get started. This workshop is beginner-friendly and no prior embroidery experience is required.Melissa Galbraith is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ. She was born and raised in the desert of Washington state where her mother instilled a love of making things by hand at an early age. Melissa shares her love of nature through whimsical and modern hand embroidery kits, workshops, and her…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Melissa Galbraith. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_a4d231c57aa2.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Forest Bathing (in-person)
Cost: $25 for first registration, $15 for each additional ticket
Advance registration required.
REGISTER ONLINE
Join UW Botanic Gardens and Cascadia Forest Therapy for a unique forest bathing opportunity in the Washington Park Arboretum. Forest bathing (or shinrin-yoku) has been popular in Japan for decades and is gaining momentum in the US. The practice encourages you to move in nature at a slower pace and take in the atmosphere around you. Multiple scientific studies have shown that the practice lowers stress and blood pressure levels, while increasing immune system functioning, making you more resilient to diseases and illness.
During this class the guide, in partnership with the forest, will offer an evolving series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down and open their senses. The opening of one’s senses encourages mindfulness, which readies the heart and mind to be fully present in the natural world. Come discover the medicine of being in the forest.
Accessibility: These sessions are…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Washington Park Arboretum (LNDMK-8). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Cascadia Forest Therapy. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_f585904d672e.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Northwest Nature and Health Symposium
The UW Center for Nature and Health illuminates the connections between nature and human health and well-being. We work with community and decision-makers to translate our findings into programs and policies that ensure everyone can benefit from the healing power of nature.
Since 2016, we have been hosting symposia to bring together researchers, community members, and decision-makers to learn about new discoveries, discuss new policies and programs, and advance partnerships in the field of nature and health. We strive to invite speakers who work hand-in-hand to understand the needs of communities who have borne the brunt of social and environmental injustices; who work to address health and access inequities; and who bring critical insights and perspectives on environmental history as well as outdoor recreation.
Our symposia are: Led by our core values of integrity, environmental equity, multiple ways of knowing, and resilience , An opportunity to cultivate your network , Filled with inspiring talks and…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Intellectual House (INT). Accessibility Contact: natureandhealth@uw.edu. Event Types: Conferences. Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit events.uw.edu. AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Polaroid Landscapes (in-person)
Class Cost: $60, advanced registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Join us for a fun and creative watercolor class, where you'll paint charming mini Polaroid landscapes! Let your imagination run wild as you dream up serene scenes and bring them to life with watercolor. You'll learn essential techniques in watercolor and composition. By the end of the class, you'll have two mini paintings to show off! Whether you're a beginner or just looking for a creative escape, this class is the perfect way to dive into the world of watercolor art.
Instructor Robin Bundi is a teacher, artist, and designer living in Seattle, Washington. She loves to explore the natural world and primarily creates work to celebrate the natural world and our connection to it. Robin’s studio practice includes watercolor painting, drawing, and making her own watercolors from foraged materials. She has a BFA in Graphic Design and Art History from Ohio University and certificate in…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Robin Bundi. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_902834159dce.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Botanical Print-Making Workshop
Total class cost: $45
Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. REGISTER ONLINE, Come make your own unique Mother’s Day cards through an exploration of mixed media print-making! Explore the patterns and textures of plants through print-making processes. This class will invite you to use natural materials, like spring flowers & conifer needles, to create one-of-a-kind cards with/for a mother figure.
Instructor Dillyn Adamo is a print-maker and arts educator in Skagit County, WA. Currently she works as the Learning & Engagement Coordinator at the Museum of Northwest Art, where she creates arts experiences for visitors of all ages. She has a passion for both biology and fine arts, and uses print-making as a way to explore both of these interests.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Dillyn Adamo. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_7ea9deb7b58d.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Forest Bathing (in-person)
Cost: $25 for first registration, $15 for each additional ticket
Advance registration required.
REGISTER ONLINE
Join UW Botanic Gardens and Cascadia Forest Therapy for a unique forest bathing opportunity in the Washington Park Arboretum. Forest bathing (or shinrin-yoku) has been popular in Japan for decades and is gaining momentum in the US. The practice encourages you to move in nature at a slower pace and take in the atmosphere around you. Multiple scientific studies have shown that the practice lowers stress and blood pressure levels, while increasing immune system functioning, making you more resilient to diseases and illness.
During this class the guide, in partnership with the forest, will offer an evolving series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down and open their senses. The opening of one’s senses encourages mindfulness, which readies the heart and mind to be fully present in the natural world. Come discover the medicine of being in the forest.
Accessibility: These sessions are…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Washington Park Arboretum (LNDMK-8). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Cascadia Forest Therapy. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_9009c36afd64.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Gardening with Edible & Medicinal Native Plants (in-person)
Cost: $30, advanced registration required
Financial aid available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Join us for an exploration of the edible and medicinal plants native to the PNW. In this interactive class, you'll learn how to identify, grow, harvest, and utilize 10+ local plants with nourishing and healing properties. Throughout the session, you'll gain practical knowledge on how to incorporate these plants into your daily life and learn how to cultivate them in your own garden. Plus, you'll have the chance to sample a variety of edible plants and create a custom tea blend to take home.
This class will be taught by Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager, formerly the SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Manager.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm Native Plant Nursery Manager. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_5a8e4f17ceef.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.