Thu, July 11, 2019 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM UBC FARM. 68. We will show you how to preserve the goodness of summer’s produce through various techniques. Techniques and Recipes Demonstrated: -Blueberry and Lemon Jam- A classic combination of flavours -Quick Zucchini Dill Pickles- A great technique to use...
Interested in learning more about sustainability? Our events listing and featured events provides plenty of opportunities to get involved in sustainability, both on-and-off campus. If you are looking to highlight your sustainability event on campus, please visit UBC Events and tag your submission "sustainability" related.
Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems
Human Well-being & Social Systems
Are you a UBC faculty or staff member interested in sustainability-related teaching and research? Whether you're new to UBC or looking to build deeper connections, the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) Open House is an...
Ecological grief, Messy Hope & Healing
Climate Change & Energy
Human Well-being & Social Systems
The right to food? Conservation, access, and food security
Ecological Systems
Production, Consumption & Waste
Insights from Organizing an Indigenous-Led Event: UBC’s Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
Climate Emergency Week
Climate Emergency week at UBC seeks to convene and energize communities of climate action at UBC. Join our events, workshops and activities, and take collective action for justice, people, and our planet.
UBC Reads Sustainability
Part book club, part lecture series, and part opportunity to learn beyond the classroom. UBC Reads Sustainability is a forum for students across disciplines to discuss sustainability issues.
SDG Week Canada
SDG Week Canada is a national collaboration featuring workshops, panels, and other interactive programming to increase awareness of and engagement with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on university and college campuses.
Climate Justice Series
In response to the focus on climate justice as part of UBC’s Declaration of a Climate Emergency and recommendations from its Climate Emergency Task Force (CETF) Report the UBC Sustainability Initiative launched the Climate Justice Series, featuring sessions that examine climate justice from various perspectives, locally and globally.
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Past Events
Thu, July 4, 2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM See description. FREE. Register for and find more information about this workshop at: https://events.library.ubc.ca/dashboard/view/7951
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Thursday, July 4, 2019 - 12:00
Tue, July 2, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM See description. FREE. Register for and find more information about this workshop at: https://events.library.ubc.ca/dashboard/view/7953
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Tuesday, July 2, 2019 - 10:00
Tue, June 25, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM See description. Join Dr. Zia Mehrabi for his research seminar, "Data for Decision Making about Food." We live in a data driven society. But what can data tell us about delivering food for people and the planet? In this talk, Dr. Mehrabi will present a new...
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Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 11:00
Thu, June 20, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM See description. Join Dr. Jean-Thomas Cornelis for his research seminar "Bridging soil processes and plant-microbiome interactions as a new framework for sustainable food systems: the example of silicon biogeochemistry." Sustainable agriculture practices rely...
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Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 11:00
Tue, June 18, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM See description. FREE. Register for and find more information about this workshop at: https://events.library.ubc.ca/dashboard/view/7949
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 10:00
Mon, June 17, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM See description. Join us for Dr. Gurcharn Brar's Research Seminar, "A retrospective of a plant pathologist: from the pathogen study to the host-pathogen interaction to breeding for resistance." The research presentation will highlight three research studies...
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Monday, June 17, 2019 - 11:00
Thu, June 13, 2019 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM UBC FARM. 47. Ever wondered what the big deal is about fermented vegetables anyways? Come find out at this fun, hands-on workshop! In this workshop, we will make a batch of probiotic ‘rainbow’ sauerkraut together, including instructions on making traditional...
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Thursday, June 13, 2019 - 18:00
Tue, May 28, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM See description. FREE. Register for and find more information about this workshop at: https://events.library.ubc.ca/dashboard/view/7941
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Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 10:00
Sat, May 25, 2019 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM UBC Botanical Garden. Adult $12, Concession $10 (Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students | Staff | Faculty. Valid ID card required.). Join us for a walk in the Garden exploring native plants and plant pressing. This ‘walkshop’...
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Saturday, May 25, 2019 - 10:30