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Climate Action Palooza 2025

July 23, 2025

By PR Office

3rd Annual Climate Action Palooza Events

West LA College is the new, green epicenter for environmental education and innovation. The 3rd Annual Climate Action Palooza is a series of events and will host of mix of students, industry and thought leaders. These thought-filled, information rich, fun events are hosted by the state’s only California Center for Climate Change Education at West. West boasts the – first and only – degree and certificate programs in Climate Change & Environmental Studies among the 116 California community colleges.

Event 1: Sept 13

Raíces y Futuro: Celebrating Climate Palooza & Latino Conservation Week

Location: SSB Quad
Date/Time: September 13, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm
Free Event w/ RSVP

We are excited to invite you to Raíces y Futuro: Celebrating Latine Conservation and Climate Justice, an event that embodies the spirit of Latino Conservation Week: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra—an initiative of the Hispanic Access Foundation that shines a spotlight on the Latine community’s strong conservation values. Latino Conservation Week is a national week of activities and engagement from Saturday, September 13, 2025, through Sunday, September 21, 2025.

The symbol of "Raíces" (roots) represents our cultural heritage and pride. The symbol of "Futuro" (future) reflects the opportunities that today’s conservation and climate justice leaders are creating for the next generation, inspiring them to build thriving paths forward.

This event is more than just a gathering; it's a call to action, a celebration of our gente, and a platform to inspire and create thriving Latine communities. We invite you to be part of this movement, to learn, connect, and contribute to a future where our voices are heard, and our environment is protected.

Schedule/ Event Highlights: 

  • 9:10 am - 9:40 am      Drum Circle with Roberto “Konga Kid” Gutierrez
  • 9:30 am - 9:50 am     Dazantes, Welcome to the event
  • 9:50 am - 10:50 am     Workshops
  • 10:50 am - 11:00 am    Break  (7 min Folkorico Performance)
  • 11:00 am- 12:10 pm     Panel Discussion
  • 12:10 pm  - 1:30 pm     Lunch, partner booths, 25 min Folkorico performance
  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm     Folklorico Performance 

Event 2: Sept 25

Climate Palooza: Game Jam 

Location: FA Gallery/Lawn 
Date/Time: September 25, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Registration Required

Schedule/ Event Highlights: 

  • 9:20 am - 9:30 am......High school buses arrive and check
  • 9:30 - 10:00 am ..........Arrival/Check-in & Breakfast
  • 10 am - 12:00 pm........Speakers & Panel Q&A
  • 12 pm - 12:30 pm........Lunch
  • 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm...Games exhibit
  • 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm.....Raffle and closing remarks

 

About West

West Los Angeles College is an ACCJC accredited California Community College that offers career certificates and Associate degrees as well as paths to transfer to competitive universities as a Junior. Students can enroll full-time or part-time, in-person or in the college’s award-winning online program. Recently, West was awarded the prestigious Aspen Prize for being one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation. For more information, visit WLAC.edu. 

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