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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: Understanding Drivers of Observed Temperature and Salinity Change in the Southern Ocean 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. Event sponsors: Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science https://atmos.uw.edu atmadmin@uw.edu. 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 Dale Durran, drdee@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. Event sponsors: Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science https://atmos.uw.edu atmadmin@uw.edu. 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.

Webinar: Climate Emotions and Mindfulness Workshop

The University of Washington is a member of AASHE and all members of the UW community can access AASHE resources by signing up with your uw.edu email address. How do we navigate the complex emotions that come with climate change while working in higher education? Join us for an empowering Climate Emotions and Mindfulness Workshop not just applicable for student participation, but intentionally designed for professional staff and faculty at the AASHE conference. This interactive session offers a space to explore, process, and harness emotions tied to climate change and systemic challenges. Through guided mindfulness, reflection, and community support, you’ll gain tools to understand your emotions and transform them into hope and purposeful action. We will work together to cultivate resilience, prioritize well-being, and build collective strength. Presenter: Kiran Khosla, Sustainability Program Associate, Northeastern University. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://aashe-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/uz_X_lrISsyhvDGUWFmwTg#/registration. Accessibility Contact: info@aashe.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. online. For more info visit www.aashe.org.

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.

College Curriculum Corner for Instructors

Curriculum Corner is hosted at the end of finals week or during an academic break just before the quarter starts to give instructors a physical place and space in their schedule to get prepared for teaching the next quarter. What is provided: a beautiful, quiet, focused working space , coffee, tea, sodas, snacks; lunch (12pm) , large format paper, markers, post-its , dedicated Teaching Support Team (TST) members ready to be thought partners, as needed, RSVP is required, please email: coenvolt@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: 145. Accessibility Contact: Jane Dolliver, dolliver@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty, Instructors. Thursday, March 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

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. Event sponsors: Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science https://atmos.uw.edu atmadmin@uw.edu. 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". , 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. , Conversation will explore environmental storytelling, science communication, and the role of visual media in conservation action. , 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. Event sponsors: Communication Leadership at the University of Washington Website:https://commlead.uw.edu/ , Contact: Ella Lau (Email: yiru023@uw.edu; Phone: 206-797-5902, Host: Jordan Melograna Email: jordan@bxbcreative.com , Phone: 206-414-9850. 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.

Cherry Blossoms Tree Tour - Free and Open to the Public

The Somei-yoshino Cherry Trees in the UW Quad are perhaps the most famous trees in the entire state of Washington. Each year, thousands flock to campus to enjoy the blossoms and spend some time reminiscing on the beauty of nature. The Cherry Blossom Tree Tours offer the opportunity to discover the natural history, cultural symbolism, and stories of the Flowering Cherry trees of the UW Campus! This free guided tour will cover all this, and more. This tour involves a short half mile stroll down campus. Please dress for the weather, as this tour takes place outdoors rain or shine. Note: This tour is being conducted at two separate times to accommodate high demand. Due to the popular nature of this tour, please register in advance here. Registration may be capped, or additional tour times offered if interest is high enough. To take the self-guided version of this tour, feel free to visit the Brockman Memorial Tree Tour website. Contact: tdhoss@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Sunday, March 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Meet at the front entrance of Denny Hall - Please RSVP at the link in the tour description. For more info visit ravensroots.org.

Cherry Blossoms Tree Tour - Free and Open to the Public

The Somei-yoshino Cherry Trees in the UW Quad are perhaps the most famous trees in the entire state of Washington. Each year, thousands flock to campus to enjoy the blossoms and spend some time reminiscing on the beauty of nature. The Cherry Blossom Tree Tours offer the opportunity to discover the natural history, cultural symbolism, and stories of the Flowering Cherry trees of the UW Campus! This free guided tour will cover all this, and more. This tour involves a short half mile stroll down campus. Please dress for the weather, as this tour takes place outdoors rain or shine. Note: This tour is being conducted at two separate times to accommodate high demand. Due to the popular nature of this tour, please register in advance here. Registration may be capped, or additional tour times offered if interest is high enough. To take the self-guided version of this tour, feel free to visit the Brockman Memorial Tree Tour website. Contact: tdhoss@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Sunday, March 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Meet at the front entrance of Denny Hall - Please RSVP at the link in the tour description. For more info visit ravensroots.org.

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. Event sponsors: Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science https://atmos.uw.edu atmadmin@uw.edu. Monday, March 30, 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, April 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Fish & Wildlife Seminar | Endangered Species Law along the UW West Coast

. Contact: amcintur@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Thursday, April 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Zoom - https://washington.zoom.us/j/4432362511. 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.

ESS Colloquium: Ching-Yao Lai (Stanford University) "Changing ice in a warming climate: a data-driven approach"

Keywords: Ice, cryosphere Abstract: One of the greatest uncertainties in sea-level rise projections arises from our incomplete understanding of how ice sheets would lose mass in a warming climate. In this talk, I will discuss two poorly understood aspects of ice dynamics. The first concerns how the melting of ice surfaces triggers ice-shelf collapse through hydrofracture, which caused the catastrophic disintegration of the Larsen B Ice Shelf. I will introduce a new approach that combines physics-based models and deep learning techniques to provide physical insights into the stability of ice fractures and predict the vulnerability of Antarctic ice shelves to atmospheric warming. In the second part of the talk, I will discuss the complex rheology of Antarctic Ice Shelves. The flow law of ice, i.e. ice rheology, directly governs the dynamics of ice shelves but is challenging to measure in the field. Here, with physics-informed deep learning and remote-sensing observations, we identify flow laws that differ… 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, April 9, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Anderson Hall Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Please join us in celebration of the newly renovated Anderson Hall. Come enjoy light refreshments following the ribbon cutting in the Forest Club Room (AND 224).  . Contact: sefscomm@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsevents@uw.edu. Friday, April 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Anderson Hall Courtyard.

Garden Lovers' Book Sale

Opening Night Friday, April 10, 5 - 8 pm (tickets available now!) 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.

Brockman Memorial Tree Tour

The University of Washington's original tree tour was first created over 46 years ago, and many of the trees it highlighted are still growing on campus as splendid as ever! This tour will involve a stroll around campus to visit some of the trees on the historic Brockman Memorial Tree Tour. Each tree has a story, and this tour of the best of the best is all about highlighting the incredible range of tree stories from around the world. It also serves as a perfect time to welcome back the leaves onto some of our deciduous specimens, and the plethora of spring flowers around campus! This tour is free, but we request registration to get an idea of participant numbers! Please register in advance here. Please dress for the weather, as this tour takes place outdoors rain or shine. To take the self-guided version of this tour, feel free to visit the Brockman Memorial Tree Tour website! Contact: tdhoss@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Sunday, April 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Meet at the bus shelter on Stevens Way just west of Anderson Hall - please RSVP at the link in the tour description. For more info visit ravensroots.org.

Garden Lovers' Book Sale

Gently used books for sale on gardening, plants, ecology and related topics. Public Sale was Saturday, April 11, 9 am - 3 pm 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. Monday, April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – Thursday, April 30, 2026, 5:00 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.

LEAPS: Stand Out on Paper I: Identifying the Skills Employers Want in Aquatic Sciences

After completing this lesson, students will be able to: Dissect a job advertisement to understand what skills an employer is looking for , Identify the types of skills that employers are looking for in different types of fields , Evaluate the experience required to be competitive for different types of opportunities and tailor their search for opportunities according to their own level of experience , Contact people in positions that they are interested in for informational interviews/to be able to figure out the types of skills that they need. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Fishery Sciences (FSH). Campus room: 203. Accessibility Contact: wittouck@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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, 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.

LEAPS: Stand Out on Paper II: Building Experience That Gets Your Resume Noticed

After completing this lesson, students will be able to: Explain why skills are more highly valued than system or taxon-specific knowledge , Describe the landscape of opportunities available to undergraduates in the aquatic sciences during the academic year , Identify the steps to contacting faculty members to find experience in labs , Write a professional email contacting a faculty member , Evaluate the types of skills they will develop in specific classes. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Fishery Sciences (FSH). Campus room: 203. Accessibility Contact: wittouck@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Students. Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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, 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.

ESS Colloquium: Brady Foreman (Western Washington University) "Stratigraphic completeness and the fidelity of paleoclimatic and paleobiologic records"

Keywords: stratigraphy, alluvial systems, paleoclimate, taphonomy, Abstract: Time series of paleoclimatic and paleobiologic records are incomplete for several reasons. One key reason is the absence of preserved sediment within a stratigraphic column to host environmental proxies and fossils. To what extent do these gaps limit our ability to recover accurate rates, magnitudes, and frequencies of change? This presentation explores this problem in the context of nonmarine stratigraphy and illustrates a framework within which geologists can address the problem. 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, April 23, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

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. Event sponsors: REI Cooperative Action Fund. 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.

ESS Colloquium: Carolina Lithgow-Bertelloni (UCLA) "Unraveling the connection between mantle flow, lithospheric stress, faults, and river"

Keywords: geodynamics, faulting, lithospheric strength Abstract: The state of stress of the lithosphere affects, perhaps even controls, surface deformation. However, how much of the deformation reflects differences in the thickness and density of the crust and lithospheric mantle versus the forces exerted at the base of the lithosphere by the convecting mantle remains a topic of debate and controversy. In this study, we compare the directions of horizontal tectonic stresses, fault lines, and river flow patterns on a global scale to test whether and how deep stresses shape geomorphic features. We found that these three features generally show spatial correspondence. However, the degree of correspondence varies based on fault regime, the sources of stress, and the size of rivers. Extensional faults are primarily influenced by changes in lithospheric structure, whereas compressional faults require the additional stresses provided by mantle flow. We propose a metric on mantle influence based on our results,… 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, April 30, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

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.

ESS Colloquium: Alison Duvall (UW ESS) "TBD"

Keywords: TBD Abstract: TBD. 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, May 14, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

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.

ESS Colloquium: Nick Zentner (Central Washington University) "TBD"

Keywords: TBD Abstract: TBD. 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, May 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 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, May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Embroidered Photo Frame (in-person)

Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required  REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Want to create an embroidered photo frame keepsake? Create a personalized hand stitched frame to remember a special memory, location, event, and more. This two-hour hands-on class with Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ will get you started with hand embroidering a photo frame. Each person will be able to choose from a variety of nature inspired patterns and thread colors to create a personalized project. Class will cover hand embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, split back stitch, stem stitch, and French knot.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: 3D Botanical Embroidery & Stumpwork, DIY Embroidered Shoes, and … 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_f0e636fff384. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

ESS Colloquium: Phillip Ruprecht (University of Nevada, Reno) "TBD"

Keywords: TBD Abstract: TBD. 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, May 28, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

College of the Environment Community-Engaged Research Symposium

Join UW colleagues in a showcase of community-engaged research featuring applied knowledge partnerships in various contexts. Lightning talks will show the breadth and depth of this research across the College of the Environment. Participatory break-out sessions will foster new collaborations and dialogue on best practices. Save the date! Lunch will be provided. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: seagrant@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Washington Sea Grant EarthLab Climate Impacts Group. Friday, May 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Husky Union Building (HUB 145).

The Eagles of Washington (Online)

Cost: $25 - Advance registration required. Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINEThe Bald Eagle is our most beloved bird, the emblem of our country. Almost as admired are their cousins, the Golden Eagles. But do these apex predators deserve their noble reputations? Benjamin Franklin believed eagles were the opposite of honorable, nothing more than thieves, and wanted the turkey as our national bird. So, noble kings/queens of the sky or brazen thieves? You be the judge. Come hear master birder Connie Sidles tell you all about the eagles of Washington. 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 for 2 weeks after the class date. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Constance Sidles. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_8738c309064f. Tuesday, June 2, 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, June 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

ESS Colloquium: Scott Montgomery (UW Jackson School of International Studies) "TBD"

Keywords: TBD Abstract: TBD. 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, June 4, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.