Sustainability at CSUN

We were happy to join in the festivities of Earth Fair, hosted by 🌎🌳

Thanks to everyone that said hi to us at our table, enjoyed our game of trivia, and hopefully learned a couple of new things either about urban greening, zero-waste, or wildfire resiliency! 🧑‍🌾♻️🔥

Our CCAC Wildfire Resiliency Fellow Dany Godoy also performed live music with his bandmates. 🎸 Check out this recap to see all the fun we had 🤩🥳

The Institute recently held our Spring rendition of Jam in the GARDEN: Love the Earth! 🌍 ❤️

We had wonderful student musicians from come out and perform live music in our outdoor classroom 🎶 🎸

We also had an amazing art gallery with pieces from talented student/community artists coordinated by our CCAC Urban Greening Fellow Norma-Jean Knight (). 🎨🖌️🖼️

Thank you as well to for coming out to table and share in the good vibes 🍊

Thank you to everyone who made this day possible and came out to enjoy art and nature during Earth Month! 👩‍🎨🎹🌺

The Institute was thrilled to host its 5th annual EV Car Show on April 15! 🚗⚡ 🌟

A huge thank you to all the dealerships and EV owners who kindly showcased the latest in electric mobility and brought their cars to campus! Attendees had the chance to test‑drive vehicles from Lucid, Rivian, Tesla, and more. 🙏🚙

We also hosted an engaging panel with industry experts and enthusiasts, moderated by our Lead Sustainability Specialist, Sarah Johnson. Special thanks to Danilo Toskovic (SVP, Business Development, Chargie), Geno Dahilig (President, San Gabriel Valley Rivian Club), and Leonard Jackson (CEO, Norfleet Transportation)!

Reflecting on an incredible 2025. ✨

The Wildfire Resiliency Summit proved that community-led solutions are the way forward.

So grateful to our speakers, our partners , and every attendee who helped us build cross-sector connections last year. We’re taking everything we learned into 2026!

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From live music in the garden (huge thanks to for the incredible performances 🎶🌿) and a cozy potluck to hands-on, eco-friendly crafts, JAM in the G.A.R.D.E.N: Jingle Balls was a joyful pause in the midst of finals and a reminder that the holidays can be creative, intentional, and kind to the earth. Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate together ✨ 
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Wildfire Resiliency Summit! 🔥

This year’s gathering served as a key convener for our region, bringing together leaders, researchers, educators, district partners, nonprofits, and community members committed to advancing wildfire preparedness and resilience. 💪

Alongside powerful presentations from Staff Chief John Morgan, Dr. Yan Searcy, Executive Director David Barrett, Fire Marshal Joe Morelli, and more, attendees engaged in thoughtful small-group discussions that sparked new ideas, built cross-sector connections, and strengthened our collective approach to shared risk. 💡

We were also honored to welcome Congressman George Whitesides, whose attendance underscored the importance of regional collaboration and continued investment in community-led solutions. 🙌

Grateful to all who contributed to such a meaningful day of learning, innovation, and partnership as we work toward a wildfire-smart future. We hope to see you all at our upcoming Wildfire Convention in March! 🏢👏

Did you know you can refill your water bottle at Freudian Sip for FREE? 💧

Just bring your reusable bottle, ask, and boom — fresh cold water. 🧊

Skip the plastic. Save your money. Stay Sustainable.

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