The Environmental Forum is a series of presentations on a wide range of environmental/climate change-related topics for students in course ENVST 40 but all students, staff, and community members are welcome. Presentations are free and open to the public - choose in-person or on zoom (link below).
Flex credit is available. FF: 18 Environmental Justice & Sustainability Events.
NEXT SESSIONS: Spring 2026 Semester; Wednesdays, 12:00 - 1:15 PM
IN PERSON:
Lindley Center, Rm 138 (first floor),
Santa Rosa Campus (for map "640 Elliot Ave Santa Rosa"). Note: parking pass is required for all district lots.
ZOOM: Meeting ID: 890 3262 6849 https://santarosa-edu.zoom.us/j/83367745331
ARCHIVE OF PAST FORUM SESSIONS
-
Exploring Careers in the Environmental Field - Spring 2025 Career Panel
Hear directly from professionals working to make a difference! This year’s panel features representatives from non-profits and local government, sharing insights and experiences in: Environmental Education, Stewardship & Restoration, Outreach, Energy & SustainabilityWhether
Panelists:
- Karina Bencomo, Workforce Development Outreach Coordinator, Berkeley Forests
- Elias Lopez, Restoration Field Supervisor, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation
- John Pazos, Administrative Aide, County Administrator’s Office – Energy and Sustainability
- Mich Swannucci, Education Field Specialist, LandPathsOpen to all students and others interested in environmentally related fields
Fighting Fire with Good Fire: Introducing the Good Fire Program with Landpaths
Miles Sarvis-Wilburn, Senior Stewardship Field Specialist - Good Fire Program. LandPaths
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTBr6_f7FHA
What does reuse have to do with it anyway? How reuse is part of the solution (sorry - not recorded)
Phoebe Schenker, Exec. Director, Reuse Alliance, Santa Rosa
SRJC Sustainability and Energy Initiatives
David Liebman, SRJC Manager of Energy and Sustainabilty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dEWjVlYc_g
Climate Grief and Mental Health: Navigating Uncertain Times Together
Kristan Childs, M.Ed.
Faculty Member: Climate Emotional Resilience Institute, Facilitator: Good Grief Network, Work that Reconnects, Co-Chair, Climate Scientist Support Committee: CPA-NA
https://youtu.be/1CWhHbRS54Q