ATMOS 523 Seminar in Atmospheric Physics & Chemistry
Speaker: Dr. Aditi Sheshadri, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth System Science, Stanford University
Title: Atmospheric gravity waves: new observations, high-resolution simulations, and data-informed methods
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 2, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. Buried Alive!: Digging into Soil Biology & Ecology (online)
Cost: $45
REGISTER ONLINE, Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Class 2 of 6. We will explore the realm of soil biology, its web of interdependence that creates soil ecology, and how a healthy soil ecosystem builds the foundation of whole ecosystem health and resilience. Emphasis will be made on the relationship between soil biology, physical properties, and chemistry. Soil and landscape stewardship practices and their impacts on soil biology will be introduced. Instructors will provide a soil biology assessment work sheet and review key observations that indicate soil ecosystem health. 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…
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_65ab7912b6a5.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. CANCELLED - Taking the Edge Off: Sustainable Pruning & Stewardship for Natural Area Trail Sides (online)
Cost: $30, pre-registration required
REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Managing vegetation along natural area trails, roads and other edges can pose a variety of challenges to limited stewardship resources. This lecture will cover common pruning and clearance challenges; how to prune and manage plants for optimal environmental functions, appearance, and safety; and how to reduce long-term labor needs through effective pruning methods, and management of encroaching growth. The discussion will include case study examples. Participants are invited to share their specific plant or site challenges ahead of the event, including photos, for an interactive discussion at the end of the session.
Professional credits pending.
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_90ae6c3851b9.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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, February 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Pathways to Government (Postdoc Edition)
Ever thought about working outside the academic career path? Not sure how the government hiring process works? What are the differences between a federal resume and the one I already have? We have a panel of postdoc alumni (current government employees) who are going to talk about their journey, the factors that played into their decisions, the culture shift, and how to navigate the government hiring process.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/s/91316698942. Accessibility Contact: Brandon Ray. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Postdoctoral Scholars and senior graduate students.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Pine Trees Tour
Sometimes it seems like Pine Trees are all over the place and it's because they are! The Pine family has more species than any other family of conifer, including some of the oldest, tallest, and most economically important trees on the planet. Come join us for a lunch break tree tour and spend an hour with UW Alum Theodore Hoss getting to know some of the specimens around the Denny and Parrington Lawns 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.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Meet at the front of Denny Hall.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Pine Trees Tour
Cost: Free
Pre-registration encouraged: https://bit.ly/tree_tour_registration
This tour will gather at the front of Denny Hall.
Sometimes it seems like Pine Trees are all over the place...and its true, they really are! The Pine family has more species than any other family of conifer, including some of the oldest, tallest, and most economically important trees on the planet. Come join us for a lunch break tree tour and spend an hour with UW Alum Theodore Hoss getting to know some of the specimens around the Denny and Parrington Lawns 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: Denny Hall (DEN). Accessibility Contact: tdhoss@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Presenter: Theodore Hoss.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit sites.google.com. ATMOS 521 Seminar in Atmospheric & Climate Dynamics
Speaker: Stella Heflin, UW Atmospheric and Climate Science
Title: Can ERA5 be used to examine the climatology and near-storm environments of mesoscale convective systems?
Host: Professor Alex Anderson-Frey, akaf@uw.edu
Abstract: Mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) produce more than half of tropical rainfall and are central to the global hydrologic cycle. As the climate warms, environments favorable for MCSs may become more common, yet limited observational records hamper understanding of how MCSs respond to variations and changes in their environments. Here, we evaluate how well MCSs are represented in ERA5, a widely used global high-resolution reanalysis product. Using PyFLEXTRKR, which jointly tracks top-of-atmosphere infrared brightness temperature and surface precipitation, we identified MCSs in ERA5 and compared them with those identified in satellite observations using the same detection algorithm. This comparison spans 2007-2020 using hourly data at 0.25˚ horizontal resolution focusing over the tropics.…
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 4, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. Master Pruner: Shrub Pruning III: The Puzzlers and Consequences (online)
Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members
Register Online, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
This class covers how to prune rhododendron, hydrangea, callicarpa, Viburnum bodnantense, and abelia. Included in this class are basic pruning techniques, common pruning mistakes, and corrective pruning strategies. 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.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Ellie Bender. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_cf206708e6f0.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Master Pruner: Corrective 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.
This class covers how to restore the natural shapes of trees and shrubs that have been mal-pruned. Students attending this class should already be familiar with principles of selective pruning. Included are discussions of water-sprouts, suckers, radical renovation techniques, and crown restoration. 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
Christina Pfeiffer is a horticulture consultant and educator with over 40 years’ experience in landscape horticulture. She brings an emphasis on sustainable garden practices that work in sync with nature to her classes. She holds degrees in horticulture from Michigan State and the University of Washington, and is an ISA Certified Arborist ®. For Christina, the next best thing to being in the garden is…
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_aea487e8e1df.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. ESS Colloquium: Brad Lipovsky (UW ESS) "New Observations from the Bookends of Ice Sheet Glaciology"
Abstract: Glaciology is driven by two fundamental goals: to understand how ice sheets will evolve in a warming climate and contribute to future sea-level rise, and to understand how ice sheets behaved in the past, providing insight into Earth’s possible climate states. Both goals require observing how ice flows and deforms—ideally from within the ice itself—yet doing so has long been limited by the difficulty of deploying and coupling borehole geophysical instruments in glacial environments. In this talk, I present borehole fiber-optic sensing experiments from glaciers at opposite ends of the cryosphere: fast-flowing outlet glaciers of the Greenland Ice Sheet that are central to projections of sea-level rise, and the slow flowing blue ice areas of East Antarctica, home to the oldest (and perhaps most unusually preserved) ice on Earth and a critical archive of past climates spanning the Mid-Pleistocene Transition and late Miocene. In Greenland, fiber sensing captures signals of active deformation and basal pro…
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 5, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Free Public Lecture: Reeling in the consequences: navigating disinvestments in science, students, and communities.
Join the UW School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences (SAFS) for the Bevan Speaker Series featuring Anna Kagley and Dan Tonnes (Retired, NOAA Fisheries). No RSVP required.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
UW Fishery Sciences Building (FSH)
1122 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA 98195
Room 102.
ATMOS 520 Atmospheric and Climate Science Colloquium
Speaker: Prof. David Battisti, UW Atmospheric and Climate Science
Title: Revisiting the large-scale atmospheric response to midlatitude SST anomalies in the North
Host: Professor David Battisti, battisti@uw.edu
Abstract: We investigate the large‐scale atmospheric circulation response to idealized Gulf Stream SST anomalies in Community Atmosphere Model (CAM6) simulations with 14‐km regional grid refinement over the North Atlantic, and compare it to the responses in simulations with 28‐km regional refinement and uniform 111‐km resolution. The highest resolution simulations show a large response of the wintertime North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) to positive (2°C) SST anomalies in the Gulf Stream: a decrease in SLP of 4 hPa in the North Atlantic and an increase of 2 hPa over the western Mediterranean, representing a seasonal mean NAO shift of +0.4 standard deviations. The lower‐resolution simulations show a weaker response with a different spatial structure. The enhanced large‐scale circulation response results…
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, February 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_9a781a534777.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Washington Park Arboretum.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Framed Pressed Flower Keepsake (in-person)
Cost: $80
Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. REGISTER ONLINE
Join local botanical artist and small business owner Meg Brown of Acorn Flower Press (@acorn_flowerpress) to design your very own framed pressed flower keepsake! You’ll get to use locally sourced flowers, petals, leaves, and other greenery from around the Greater Seattle area that have been dried and pressed along with your very own keepsake to give as a gift for a special occasion or to keep for yourself to treasure for a lifetime.
Items that will be provided (included in registration fee): Pressed flowers and greenery , Matte board for adhering your designs to , pH neutral adhesive , Paint brushes , Pens, What you will need to bring: One “flat” keepsake item 5x7 or smaller (think photo, invitation, poem, letter, etc) , Your creativity.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Megan Brown. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_110e35f6092e.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Conifer Trees Tour
Coniferous trees define the forests of western Washington, but have you ever noticed that most other forests of the world are completely lacking these cone bearing trees? Come find out why that is with UW Alum Theodore Hoss, and learn all about the 8 families of coniferous trees that grow on planet earth. We will cover a variety of conifers from all over the globe and learn to identify the different families based on their shared traits and preferred habitats. 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, February 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Husky Union Building (meet by the Husky statue).
For more info visit docs.google.com. Conifer Trees Tour
Cost: Free
Pre-registration encouraged: https://bit.ly/tree_tour_registration
This tour will gather at the Husky Union Building (HUB) near the Husky statue.
Coniferous trees define the forests of western Washington, but have you ever noticed that most other forests of the world are completely lacking these cone bearing trees? Come find out why that is with UW Alum Theodore Hoss, and learn all about the 8 families of coniferous trees that grow on planet earth. We will cover a variety of conifers from all over the globe and learn to identify the different families based on their shared traits and preferred habitats. 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: Student Union Building (HUB). Accessibility Contact: tdhoss@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Presenter: Theodore Hoss.
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit sites.google.com. ATMOS 523 Seminar in Atmospheric Physics & Chemistry
Speaker: Dr. Daniel E. Sandborn, Postdoctoral Scholar, UW Oceanography
Title: Refrigerant to ocean age tracer: CFCs trace the pace of circulation and the ocean carbon sink
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 9, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. Soaking It All In: Understanding Soil Water (online)
Cost: $45
REGISTER ONLINE, Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Class 3 of 6. We will dive into exploring how water enters, moves, and gets stored in soils and the relationship between levels of soil moisture and ecosystem function. Topics will include how topography influences water movement, soil physical and chemical properties control soil water storage, and field methods for assessing soil water holding capacity and drainage. Irrigation tools and best management practices 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 ground up a holistic knowledge of soils that will enable students to understand how and when to choose soil…
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_faed8c7deb99.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Identifying Policy Solutions to Address Climate Adaptation Funding Barriers for Northwest Coastal Tribes
Experts from the University of Washington Native American Law Center, Harvard Environmental and Energy Law Program, the Environmental Policy Innovation Center, and the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group will share several potential policy tools that Northwest Coastal Tribes can use to bolster and streamline funding for climate adaptation and resilience efforts. This webinar is hosted by the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cig@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online (Zoom).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. EarthLab Summer Internship - Virtual Info Session #3
EarthLab summer internships offer a robust, cohort-based experience for University of Washington undergraduate students. Undergraduate students enrolled in a degree-granting program at any UW campus (Bothell, Seattle, or Tacoma) as of Spring Quarter 2026 from a variety of disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Applications are now open for summer 2026.
RSVP today to one of our three virtual info sessions!
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: EarthLab | earthlab@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: UW undergraduate students.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Online (Zoom).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. [PCC Climate Comms Seminar] Greg Johnson: "Climate communication with art, using haiku and watercolors of the IPCC SPM as an example"
“Climate communication with art, using haiku and watercolors of the IPCC SPM as an example" Greg Johnson, UW Oceanography.
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 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:20 PM.
For more info visit pcc.uw.edu. Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) student meeting
Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) is open to all UW students who care about sustainability, equity, and building community.
HuES connects students interested in actively engaging with sustainability on campus with projects that will make an impact.
Join us to learn about possible projects and how you can get involved. You don't need prior experience - just curiosity and a willingness to learn and collaborate.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB 337. Accessibility Contact: sustainability@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Special Events.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit sustainability.uw.edu. Nature and Health Community Dinner with Rachel Berney, PhD
Our quarterly community dinners welcome anyone with a curiosity about expanding access to green space to support health and well-being, environmental and health equity, people-nature reciprocity, and climate change resilience. Students, professionals, and community members from many different disciplines come together to explore new ideas, discuss policies and programs, and strengthen partnerships in the field of nature and health.
The February 10 dinner features a speed talk from Rachel Berney, PhD, associate professor in the UW College of Built Environments and director of Urban@UW.
Nature and Health Community Dinners include: A plant-based dinner , Drinks , Networking , Short talks from a wide variety of professionals, including researchers, community leaders, policy-makers, program managers, etc.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: natureandhealth@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Lectures/Seminars.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
1050 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103.
For more info visit events.uw.edu. Bird Talk: Crows - The Avian Einsteins (Online)
Cost: $25 - Advance registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINEJoin master birder and author Constance Sidles as she takes you into the secret world of crows! Crows are among the smartest of all birds—they can recognize human faces, pass knowledge along to new generations, work together to protect each other, set up sentries to watch for danger, and even use tools. Indeed, all members of the crow family (called corvids) are intelligent, including ravens, jays, and magpies. Come listen to a master birder and storyteller share the amazing and complex lives of these geniuses of the avian world! 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: Constance Sidles. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_d3f9e33d6813.
Tuesday, February 10, 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, February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Pathways to Government (Grad Student Edition)
Ever thought about working outside the academic career path? Not sure how the government hiring process works? What are the differences between a federal resume and the one I already have? We have a panel of postdoc alumni (current government employees) who are going to talk about their journey, the factors that played into their decisions, the culture shift, and how to navigate the government hiring process.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/s/94735606999. Accessibility Contact: Brandon Ray. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Postdoctoral Scholars and senior graduate students.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
ATMOS 521 Seminar in Atmospheric & Climate Dynamics
Speaker: Sky Gale, 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, February 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. Alumni Panel: Careers Utilizing AI
Interested in working with AI in your job? Come for a conversation with UW alum who have walked the path before you. This moderated panel will start with set questions and open up for audience Q&A, so have your questions ready.
This panel event is presented by the Career & Internship Center, in partnership with the UW Alumni Association, as part of our ongoing Alumni Panel Series for students.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Virtual. Accessibility Contact: Dan Herb, dherb@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Information Sessions.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit careers.uw.edu. Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Winter Botanical Embroidery Basics (in-person)
Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required
REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Let's stitch some winter greenery. Learn a new skill or brush up on an old one with local fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. We’ll cover embroidery basics like the satin stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, French knot, lazy daisy stitch while stitching winter plants in this hands-on, two-hour workshop. Each attendee will receive a workshop kit that includes an embroidery hoop, assorted full skeins of DMC embroidery thread, cotton fabric, winter botanical transfer designs, an embroidery needle, felt, a sawtooth hook, and printed instructions. Whether you're an embroidery newbie or a stitching pro, you're sure to learn new stitches, techniques, and tips!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…
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_841e5b453828.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 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, February 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. Master Pruner: Prune and Renovate the Overgrown Landscape (online)
Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members
Register Online, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
This is a primary class of the Master Pruner course series. It covers basic pruning of ornamental trees and shrubs as well as creative solutions to the overgrown or over-planted garden. The types of pruning cuts are shown and discussed, and the concept of the 'pruning budget' is discussed for different plant and different growth types. Before and after photos and diagrams of real-life pruning examples will be used to illustrate pruning for size reduction and pruning for definition (thinning). Students will gain insight into the process of yard renovation, where pruning is but one tool in renovating a garden. 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.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Ellie Bender. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_1095d0f40080.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. NW CASC Research Fellowship Info Session
During this session, the NW CASC Consortium director and deputy director will provide an overview of the program and application process, followed by a Q&A session.
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) Research Fellowship Program supports research related to climate adaptation for Northwest natural and cultural resource management and provides training in the principles and practices of developing decision-relevant science.
The NW CASC invites applications for its 2026-2027 Research Fellowship Program from graduate students at University of Washington (UW), Boise State University (BSU), Oregon State University (OSU), Portland State University (PSU) University of Montana (UM), Washington State University (WSU) and Western Washington University (WWU) and from postdoctoral scholars at BSU, OSU, PSU, UM, WSU and WWU (this fellowship cannot provide funding for postdocs at UW).
Funding will be available to support research performed during the 2026-2027 academic year. The funding period is f…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Darcy Gould | darcyjw@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. NEW DATE: Extreme Heat in the Pacific Northwest: Strategies for Next Summer and Beyond
Extreme heat disasters are becoming increasingly common. What are the strategies for long-term risk-reduction and extreme heat preparedness? This discussion will expand on an article co-written by our featured speakers, which was recently featured by The Conversation in a new collection of essays on how extreme weather events will impact the environment- and our lives.
Featured Speakers:
- Jason Vogel, Deputy Director, UW Climate Impacts Group
- Brian Henning, Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies, Gonzaga University
This webinar is part of the Climate Impacts Group "Our Climate Future" webinar series.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cig@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Online (Zoom).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. UW Environmental Career Fair
Open to all UW students and alumni, the Environmental Career Fair is an opportunity to explore careers in environmental and natural resources fields. At the fair, you can connect with employers from the nonprofit, government, and private sectors with career-level positions and paid internships. It’s an opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insight that will shape your academic and career journey.
Contact envjobs@uw.edu with questions about the Environmental Career Fair.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB North Ballroom. Accessibility Contact: Dan Herb, dherb@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits. Special Events.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit environment.uw.edu. Free Public Lecture: Diversity, evolution, and innovation: learning from U.S. Fishery Management Councils’ ecosystem approaches.
Join the UW School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences (SAFS) for the Bevan Speaker Series featuring Sarah Gaichas (Hydra Scientific; Retired, NOAA Fisheries). No RSVP required. .
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
UW Fishery Sciences Building (FSH)
1122 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA 98195
Room 102.
Free Public Lecture: Marine Energy & Decarbonization
Join UW School of Marine & Environmental Affairs (SMEA) for our Winter Speaker Series! This lecture will feature Steve Metruck with the Port of Seattle Environment & Sustainability Center of Excellence, Sandy Kilroy (SMEA alum), Senior Director, and Alex Adams (SMEA alum), Senior Manager, Environmental Programs. No RSVP required. Just come on down! Please contact smeast@uw.edu for the Zoom link.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
University of Washington, Seattle Campus
3707 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Room 268.
UW Environmental Career Fair
Open to all UW students and alumni, the Environmental Career Fair is an opportunity to explore careers in environmental and natural resources fields. At the fair, you can connect with employers from the nonprofit, government, and private sectors with career-level positions and paid internships. It’s an opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insight that will shape your academic and career journey.
Student registration is open on Handshake!
After registering you can see the employers in attendance to learn more about them and their open positions. Contact envjobs@uw.edu with questions about the Environmental Career Fair.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
HUB North Ballroom.
For more info visit environment.uw.edu. Master Pruner: Fruit Tree 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 basics of fruit tree pruning and how seasonal growth differences and specific goals affect when you use different pruning approaches. Apple, cherry, plum, and pear pruning will be addressed. 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
Ingela Wanerstrand is the owner of Green Darner Garden Design and a frequent horticultural speaker.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Ingela Wanerstrand. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_cb5cbeb85e48.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. ESS Colloquium: Jacob Lustig-Yaeger (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory) "Small bodies, small planets, and small steps toward unveiling the prevalence of life in the universe"
Keywords:atmospheres, comets, Venus, exoplanets, modeling, NASA
Abstract: The study of rocky exoplanets and their atmospheres promises new insights into the prevalence of habitable worlds and the search for life beyond Earth. Realizing these ambitious science goals, however, depends critically on foundational planetary science from Solar System exploration, which provides the context needed to interpret observations of other planetary systems. Under the theme of exoplanet–solar system connections, I will discuss my recent and ongoing work on (1) cometary isotope compositions to trace the history of water in the solar system; (2) Venus data analysis, including preparatory modeling for the upcoming DAVINCI mission; and (3) exoplanet atmospheric characterization with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, and how these results are reshaping our understanding of planets orbiting cool, M dwarf stars. Across these topics, I will emphasize how population-level studies—from small bodies in the solar system to exoplanet…
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 12, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.jhuapl.edu. Free Public Lecture: Litigation or collaboration: Columbia Basin recovery strategies.
Join the UW School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences (SAFS) for the Bevan Speaker Series featuring Michael Tehan (Retired, NOAA Fisheries). No RSVP required.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
UW Fishery Sciences Building (FSH)
1122 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA 98195
Room 102.
Open Glass Terrarium Workshop
Class Cost: $50
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Join us for a fun, hands-on open terrarium workshop! We provide everything you need: thrifted glass vessels, plants, substrate, decorative rocks, wood and tools to build your own miniature world. We will use a variety of tropical plants, perfect for this type of set up. This workshop is all ages, and you will learn all about how to care for these terrariums to keep them thriving over the years. Come build your own little terrarium world with us!
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_2283bb799e81.
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. ATMOS 523 Seminar in Atmospheric Physics & Chemistry
Speaker: Dr. Daniel E. Sandborn, Postdoctoral Scholar, UW Oceanography
Title: Refrigerant to ocean age tracer: CFCs trace the pace of circulation and the ocean carbon sink
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 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. Getting into the Weeds: Sorting out the details of soil conditions & management considerations (online)
Cost: $45
REGISTER ONLINE, Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Class 4 of 6. Building up from the previous classes, we will review soil disturbance and resulting stewardship challenges commonly encountered at restoration sites such as former agricultural land, urban fill, construction sites, brownfields, and degraded natural areas. We will review how to assess for common soil disturbances as well as historical and ecological site conditions for their soil management plans. Reasons and resources will be reviewed for more technical soil testing through consultants and labs. 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…
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_135e539bce47.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. [PCC Climate Comms Seminar] Madeline Jalbert: "The spread and correction of climate change misinformation"
Speaker: Madeline Jalbert, Research Scientist, Center for an Informed Public
"The spread and correction of climate change misinformation".
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 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:20 PM.
For more info visit pcc.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, February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. ATMOS 521 Seminar in Atmospheric & Climate Dynamics
Speaker: Aakash Manapat, 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, February 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. Native Plants 101: Gardening with Annuals (Online)
Cost: $25 - Advance registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINEAnnual native plants can offer unique ecological support and design elements to your home garden. In this class, we’ll learn about the common annuals native to Western Washington, how to incorporate them into your garden, and how to save seed to re-grow them year after year.
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_92a4c4946ec0.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Online via Zoom.
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, February 19, 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: Pruning Art or Pruning Horror? (online)
Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members
Register Online, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
This class covers the three main forms of mal-pruning: tree topping, inappropriate shearing of trees and shrubs, and over-thinning. Then we compare and contrast mal-pruning with bona-fide examples of pruning art: pollarding, cloud pruning, topiary, pleaching, and coppicing. The class ends on a humorous note as slides are shown of "The Good, the Bad, and the Bizarre". 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 Christina Pfeiffer is a horticulture consultant and educator with over 40 years’ experience in landscape horticulture. She brings an emphasis on sustainable garden practices that work in sync with nature to her classes. She holds degrees in horticulture from Michigan State and the University of Washington, and is an ISA…
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_7ab79c4180a0.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Medicinal Trees Tours
Many potent medicines around the world trace their origins back to trees. This includes both traditional medicines and those now distributed by the pharmaceutical industry! From cures for cancer to relief from hemorrhoids, join us for this lunch break tour guided by UW Alum Theodore Hoss to learn about the many benefits that trees on campus can offer us as humans. 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.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Meet at the bus shelter on Stevens Way just west of Anderson Hall.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Medicinal Trees Tour
Cost: Free
Pre-registration encouraged: https://bit.ly/tree_tour_registration
This tour will gather at the Bus Shelter on Stevens Way just west of Anderson Hall.
Many potent medicines around the world trace their origins back to trees. This includes both traditional medicines and those now distributed by the pharmaceutical industry! From cures for cancer to relief from hemorrhoids, join us for this lunch break tour guided by UW Alum Theodore Hoss to learn about the many benefits that trees on campus can offer us as humans. 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: Anderson Hall (AND). Accessibility Contact: tdhoss@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Presenter: Theodore Hoss.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit sites.google.com. Free Public Lecture: Environmental Stewardship & Marine Life
Join the UW School of Marine & Environmental Affairs for our Winter Speaker Series! This lecture will feature Jon Sloan, Senior Manager, Kathleen Hurley, Senior Environmental Program Manager, and Delaney Cyphers (Hershman Fellow and SMEA alum). No RSVP required. Just come on down or contact smeast@uw.edu for the Zoom link. .
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
3707 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Room 268.
Master Pruner: Japanese Garden 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.
This class will cover pruning Japanese upright maples (fan pruning), Japanese laceleaf maples (shell pruning), pruning pines (cloud pruning) and shearing masses of lower story plants. 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_2df57b8829b3.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Botanical Sketching in Ink and Watercolor
Class cost: $160 for 4-class series.
Advance registration required. Financial aid seats available on a first come, first served basis.
REGISTER ONLINE, Class series is four Thursdays in February and March: February 19th and 26th and March 5th and 12th, with each session running from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Capture the diversity of winter plant life in watercolor and ink. Working from the berries, seed pods and the winter blooming flowers of the UW Botanical Gardens you will be guided in an intuitive approach to sketching with pen and layering watercolor washes. Beginning with quick warm-up exercises you will learn how to paint loosely and accurately and gather tips that can be applied to everyday sketching. All levels are welcome.
Instructor Lisa Snow Lady has a BA in Fine Art and Art History and a BFA in Painting from the University of Washington, as well as a degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Edmonds Community College. She has been sketching and painting for over 20 years and teaches in public and private…
Event interval: Ongoing 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_9d7bb69c5703.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. ESS Colloquium: Greg Hirth (Brown University), "TBA"
TBA.
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 19, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
ATMOS 520 Atmospheric and Climate Science Colloquium
Speaker: Dr. Ruby Leung, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Title: TBD
Host: Professor David Battisti, battisti@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: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: MGH 389. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Academics.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. 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_7ebef8f6a5de.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. ATMOS 523 Seminar in Atmospheric Physics & Chemistry
Speaker: Dr. Daniel E. Sandborn, Postdoctoral Scholar, UW Oceanography
Title: Refrigerant to ocean age tracer: CFCs trace the pace of circulation and the ocean carbon sink
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. 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. 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 – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. ATMOS 521 Seminar in Atmospheric & Climate Dynamics
Speaker: Geraint Webb, 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, 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
Host: Professor David Battisti, battisti@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: 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. 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: Dr. Kyle Armour et al. UW Atmospheric and Climate Science
Title: TBD
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, March 2, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. ATMOS 523 Seminar in Atmospheric Physics & Chemistry
Speaker: Dr. Daniel E. Sandborn, Postdoctoral Scholar, UW Oceanography
Title: Refrigerant to ocean age tracer: CFCs trace the pace of circulation and the ocean carbon sink
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, 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. 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 – 11:30 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), "TBA"
TBA.
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. Daniel E. Sandborn, Postdoctoral Scholar, UW Oceanography
Title: Refrigerant to ocean age tracer: CFCs trace the pace of circulation and the ocean carbon sink
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, March 9, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
For more info visit atmos.uw.edu. ATMOS 523 Seminar in Atmospheric Physics & Chemistry
Speaker: Dr. Qiang Fu, Professor, UW Atmospheric and Climate Science
Title: TBD
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, 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 – 11:30 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 – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. 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 – 11:30 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 – 11:30 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. 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 – 11:30 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. 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 – 11:30 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 – 11:30 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 – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us.