Earth Day Celebration

The Lawrence Hall of Science is the home of UC Berkeley’s ‘ottoy initiative. The ‘ottoy initiative aims to foster understanding of and respect for Ohlone people and culture and to repair and improve our relationship with the Ohlone community. Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino, co-founders of mak-‘amham/Cafe Ohlone, will lead the initiative through their roles at The Lawrence and in collaboration with UC Berkeley’s Native American Thrive Initiative, Government & Community Relations, the Vice Chancellor for Research Office, and Berkeley Dining.

Nina Sokolov is a Ph.D. candidate studying disease ecology in managed and native bees of California. She uses art in her science to better understand the over 1,600 species of native bees in California and has created the following “Bee Colorful” activity. Dr. Signe White is a postdoctoral researcher studying how viruses influence biodiversity in moths and has also created fun coloring pages of important moth pollinators of California. Both Nina and Signe are in the Integrative Biology department at the University of California, Berkeley in Dr. Mike Boots’ lab.

Entomology Club is a fun group of bug-lovers who come together to explore interesting topics in entomology and arthropod biodiversity! In addition to weekly meetings, we aim to facilitate hands-on learning and practice in everything from collection and identification to raising live insects.

The Wildlife Society at Berkeley is a professional and social organization with the goal of creating a community for students who have a passion for wildlife, ecology, conservation, and so much more. By mixing professional activities, such as professional lectures and volunteering events, with fun events, such as hiking, zoo visits, and craft nights, we hope to create a space where students can learn and engage with their passions!

EthiCAL Apparel is a student-run social enterprise from UC Berkeley that provides high-quality screen printing & design services in addition to our own line of apparel! At EthiCAL Apparel, we’re dedicated to integrating eco-friendly practices into every aspect of our production, from responsible sourcing to charitable relationships with established nonprofits. We support local organizations that align with our semesterly social good themes through donating a majority of our profits and organizing volunteering events with them. EthiCAL Apparel’s semesterly theme is Streams of Strength and we are partnering with The Watershed Project. Our team is working to support this local nonprofit in their effort of restoring and protecting the Bay Area’s watersheds for a sustainable and thriving future.

The Paleontological Society of Berkeley is a community at UC Berkeley that connects students interested in paleontology. We also go on field trips to nearby fossil sites and parts of our university’s fossil research collections and talk with guest speakers, including UC faculty, grad students, and other paleontologists. PSB aims to provide accessibility and outreach for paleontology to those interested in and around UC Berkeley. 

The University of California Botanical Garden is a 34-acre oasis in the heart of Berkeley’s urban landscape, and features one of the world’s most diverse plant collections. This unique living museum is filled with more than 10,000 kinds of plants, including many rare and endangered species. As the third-largest botanical garden in the United States in numbers of species, this world-renowned plant collection provides a vital resource—not only for international researchers, UC Berkeley faculty, students and staff, but for visitors from around the world who seek solace, inspiration, and connection with nature.

Founded in Fall 2019, Perennial: UC Berkeley’s Undergraduate Environmental Journal serves as an accessible platform to showcase the diverse work of UC Berkeley’s environmental community. Perennial publishes a semesterly issue that combines editorials, op-eds, research articles, and more — all written by undergraduate students. These publications aim to promote student scholarship, raise awareness of environmental issues and solutions, and foster eco-creativity.

10k Science is a platform for immersive science education that lets viewers interact with real science data on VR and the web. From discovering a CRISPR treatment for sickle cell disease to investigating the microscopic insect anatomy of an invasive species, 10k Science seamlessly adapts to diverse educational uses, with an AI Guide featuring live audio interactions. 10k Science includes a growing library of inquiry-driven content from researchers at UC Berkeley, UC Davis, and others, with learning design by the Lawrence Hall of Science.