SMC Eco Action

Learn how mini forests are taking shape around the world, and right on Santa Monica College’s campus! Join us on April 9 for an exclusive film screening followed by a Q&A 🌿

RSVP today and come early for free pizza and microforest connection 🍕 Click the link in our bio to learn more and save your seat— see you there!

What if healing the planet started right where you are? As the sun sets over Santa Monica College on April 9th, join us in gathering to witness what’s possible when people come together to bring nature back to their communities. Through conversation, film, and shared presence, this event is an invitation to envision change, to root more deeply, and to take part in a global re-greening revolution. Learn how mini forests are taking shape around the world, and right on Santa Monica College’s campus! RSVP today and come early for free pizza and microforest connection 🍕 🌿Click the link in our bio to save your seat before space fills up — see you there! #climateaction #climateresilience #urbangreening #miyawakimethod #microforest

Sustainability Week is Oct 20, 21, & 22. Come celebrate this week with us!
www.smc.edu/sustainabilityweek

Monday, October 20
Santa Monica Watershed Presentation
Come learn about our local watersheds, how stormwater impacts downhill communities, and what we can do to reduce that impact by cleaning and capturing rainwater using nature-based solutions like green streets, swales, rain gardens, creek daylighting and more. The presentation includes a hands-on workshop, by Architect Isabelle Duvivier and Realtor Janin Paine from Verdant Venice Group, to map impermeable surfaces, natural and existing storm water flows, historic and existing ecologies, stormwater capture and recharge opportunities, and future native plants and green space habitat.
• Location: HSS, room 165
• Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 21
The Power of Your VOTE
Voting is one of the most powerful environmental actions you can take. Citizens Climate Lobby, a nonpartisan organization, will discuss how they empower everyday people to advocate for national legislation to address the climate crisis. With over 420+ chapters across the United States, we welcome volunteers across the political spectrum who are serious about solving climate change.
• Cookies served!
• Location: Quad lawn
• Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, October 22
Movie screening: The American Southwest
Guest speaker, Bill Selby, retired SMC Geography professor, author, and naturalist will discuss the movie while we eat pizza and learn how rain and snow melt make amazing journeys from the Colorado mountains to your tap in SoCal … and how much energy it takes to get here. How have our water wars left us with fewer choices and multiple challenges to keep our life blood flowing? Rediscovering the Golden State(opens in new window)
• Popcorn, Pizza, and Sodas provided.
• Location: Cayton Center, 2nd floor
• Time: 4 – 6 p.m.

Sustainability Week is Oct 20, 21, & 22. Come celebrate this week with us!
www.smc.edu/sustainabilityweek

Monday, October 20
Santa Monica Watershed Presentation
Come learn about our local watersheds, how stormwater impacts downhill communities, and what we can do to reduce that impact by cleaning and capturing rainwater using nature-based solutions like green streets, swales, rain gardens, creek daylighting and more. The presentation includes a hands-on workshop, by Architect Isabelle Duvivier and Realtor Janin Paine from Verdant Venice Group, to map impermeable surfaces, natural and existing storm water flows, historic and existing ecologies, stormwater capture and recharge opportunities, and future native plants and green space habitat.
• Location: HSS, room 165
• Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
________________________________________
Tuesday, October 21
The Power of Your VOTE
Voting is one of the most powerful environmental actions you can take. Citizens Climate Lobby, a nonpartisan organization, will discuss how they empower everyday people to advocate for national legislation to address the climate crisis. With over 420+ chapters across the United States, we welcome volunteers across the political spectrum who are serious about solving climate change.
• Cookies served!
• Location: Quad lawn
• Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 22
Movie screening: The American Southwest
Guest speaker, Bill Selby, retired SMC Geography professor, author, and naturalist will discuss the movie while we eat pizza and learn how rain and snow melt make amazing journeys from the Colorado mountains to your tap in SoCal … and how much energy it takes to get here. How have our water wars left us with fewer choices and multiple challenges to keep our life blood flowing? Rediscovering the Golden State(opens in new window)
• Popcorn, Pizza, and Sodas provided.
• Location: Cayton Center, 2nd floor
• Time: 4 – 6 p.m.


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If you're interested come to our first meeting tomorrow! 11:15-12:15 @ the Sustainability Center! See you there :)