LA Climate Tech Events: July 29 - August 5
Ocean and climate science, Save the Waves Film Festival, Carbon removal, California grasses - and more!
Hi friends!
Here are our top picks for this week:
On Wednesday, the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) and the Ocean Protection Council are co-hosting a panel with 5 incredible guest speakers for the fifth webinar of the series Indicators of Climate Change: Bridging Science and Action, with a focus on 🔎 oceans.
On Thursday, head to Laguna Beach for 🌊 Save The Waves Film Festival, featuring exclusive surf, environmental, adventure, and documentary films!
On Saturday, join watershed coordinators from the Safe Clean Water Program for a 💧 tour of LA Environmental Learning Center at Hyperion and learn how sustainable water and solid resources management happens in Los Angeles.
As always, scroll down for the full list of upcoming events!
Cheers,
Maëlys, Niqat & The Climate Tech Cities Team
This Week’s Events
🔎 Oceans Webinar: Bridging Science and Action: Wed, July 31
🌳 Plant Identification + Foraging Hike: Wed, July 31
🍺 Liquid Carbon Removal - MidSummer Happy Hour (OC): Thu, Aug 1
🌊 Save The Waves Film Festival (OC): Thu, Aug 1
🏞️ Restoration at Huntington Beach Wetland Conservancy (OC): Thu, Aug 1
🪴 Container Gardening 101: Thu, Aug 1
🌿 California Grasses: Morphology and Ecology: Thu, Aug 1
🦤 Open House: Los Angeles Wildlife Center: International Bird Rescue: Sat, Aug 3
💧 Tour of LA Environmental Learning Center at Hyperion: Sat, Aug 3
Read on for more details about this week’s happenings.
🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures Startup and Talent Platforms
Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures are launching new platforms to support climate founders, funders, and career transitioners! There is no shortage of great companies raising money for their groundbreaking ideas, great investors looking to support with capital, and great talent living the mantra that every job is a climate job. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Upcoming Events
💚 EcoXpo: Inspiring Sustainable Living for a Greener Future: Wed, Aug 7
📝 Emerging Professionals: Speed Networking & Resume Workshop: Thu, Aug 8
🍹 The Carbonauts Sustainability Mocktails: Thu, Aug 8
🌾 Introduction aux Plantes Indigenes de Californie: Thu, Aug 8
🌺 Dharte Eco-Consciousness and Wellness Expo Los Angeles: Fri, Aug 9
🌿 Decarbonization Training: Embodied Carbon & Scope 3 Emissions: Fri, Aug 9
📖 August Climate Crisis Book Club - 1,001 Voices on Climate Change: Sat, Aug 10
💙 River Fest 2024: Sun, Aug 11
🏡 Urban Homestead Learning Tour: Sun, Aug 11
🏠 Tour "Hydrogen Home" H2 Innovation Experience: Thu, Aug 15
🍀 Time in the Gathering Garden: Fri, Aug 16
🐬 Towards a Carbon-Free Future from Ocean to Atmosphere: Sat, Aug 17
🔬 Shaping Future California Energy Research Workshop: Thu, Aug 22
🚰 Diversifying Solutions toward Regional Water Security: Thu, Aug 22
📦 Beyond Plastic Vendor Fair: Sat, Aug 24
🏞 Friends of the LA River: Sepulveda Basin Habitat Restoration: Sat, Aug 24
👥 Net Zero Accelerator 2024 Meet & Greet: Wed, Aug 28
🙋Community AMA: Thu, Aug 29
🎥 Sustainable Production and Entertainment Certification Pilot Launch: Fri, Aug 30
✂️ RootDown LA August Garden Workday: Goodbye Summer: Sat, Aug 31
🥾 Women in Cleantech and Sustainability - Hike and Network: Sun, Sept 8
💼 RE+ Clean Energy Job Fair: Wed, Sept 11
This Week in Depth
🔎 Oceans Webinar: Bridging Science and Action
When: Wed, July 31st from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Online
The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is hosting a series of webinars, Indicators of Climate Change: Bridging Science and Action, as part of its efforts to track and report on climate change and its impacts on California. Each webinar will synthesize new science and data, and showcase state, local, Tribal or community actions on a selected climate change topic. OEHHA will co-convene each webinar with one or more state agency partners with responsibilities relating to the topic. This webinar is the fifth in the series, co-convened with the Ocean Protection Council. It will address the impacts of climate change on California’s oceans and coasts, and efforts underway to address them.
🌳 Plant Identification + Foraging Hike
When: Wed, July 31st from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Elysian Park Arboretum, 1025 Elysian Park Drive Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is not your typical plant identification experience! Let's connect to nature like a true naturalist, using all 5 senses - sight, sound, scent, and yes touch and taste (foraging where appropriate). This also includes an introduction to nature journaling so you can continue your exploration long after the hike.
🍺 Liquid Carbon Removal - MidSummer Happy Hour (OC)
When: Thu, Aug 1st from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Milligram Coffee and Kitchen, 234 E 17th St #107, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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🌊 Save The Waves Film Festival (OC)
When: Thu, Aug 1st from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Rivian South Coast Theater, 162 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach, CA 92651
In 2024, the Save The Waves Film Festival presented by O'Neill is proud to return to Southern California! The Laguna Beach screening will be hosted by Rivian at the South Coast Theater on Thursday, August 1st. The night's festivities will include exclusive surf, environmental, adventure, and documentary films.
🏞️ Restoration at Huntington Beach Wetland Conservancy (OC)
When: Thu, Aug 1st from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy, Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy
Join OCH at the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy as we continue our restoration projects in their salt marsh habitat. You'll be getting your hands dirty by removing invasive species, planting native species, and/or doing debris clean-up around the site. It is also a wonderful chance to expand your knowledge on wetland ecosystems and native flora.
🪴 Container Gardening 101
When: Thu, Aug 1st from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Where: Online
Join members of the CNPS Horticulture and Conservation teams to talk about native plants and pots. What plants grow best in containers? How do we help them thrive? What are good practices for irrigation and pruning? Do you need a special soil? Whether you have a tiny balcony, a compact patio, or just a sunny windowsill, this webinar is for you!
🌿 California Grasses: Morphology and Ecology
When: Thu, Aug 1st from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Online
Join us for an exciting online event where Ella Andersson will delve into the world of California grasses. Discover the morphology of these unique plants, learn about their horticulture requirements, and explore their role in ecology. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just curious about native flora, this event is perfect for anyone interested in the diverse grass species found in California. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and appreciation for these often-overlooked plants!
🦤 Open House: Los Angeles Wildlife Center: International Bird Rescue
When: Sat, Aug 3rd from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: International Bird Rescue, 3601 South Gaffey Street #3 Los Angeles, CA 90731
Join us for a fun-filled family day at the International Bird Rescue's Los Angeles Wildlife Center in San Pedro. Come and explore our facilities, meet our team, and learn about our mission to rescue and rehabilitate injured birds.
💧 Tour of LA Environmental Learning Center at Hyperion
When: Sat, Aug 3rd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Los Angeles Environmental Learning Center at Hyperion, 12000 Vista Del Mar Los Angeles, CA 90293
Join us on a tour the Los Angeles Environmental Learning Center at Hyperion in Playa del Rey, CA and learn how sustainable water and solid resources management happens in Los Angeles! Through hands-on, interactive exhibits you will learn the essential role you play in the future of clean water treatment and conservation, watershed protection, and the management of our solid resources. We hope that after visiting, you will be inspired to adopt sustainable practices in your daily life and be inspired to collectively create greener, cleaner neighborhoods.