Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability
Pitzer College’s Core Value of Environmental Sustainability comes to life in the education, advocacy, and critical research of the Conservancy
Visit SoCalEarth.orgJust launched: Our new online tool, SoCalEarth.org, encourages SoCal policymakers, planners, community members, students, and developers to apply a climate-informed approach to their decision-making.
Explore topics interlinked within ecological systems, such as biodiversity, climate, energy, food, indigeneity, and water.
Read About SoCal Earth in the LAistRemembering Robert Redford
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Robert Redford, our namesake and an inspiration to people in the environmental field and beyond. We are honored to bear his name and to continue his legacy in all that we do. He had a passion for telling stories to amplify environmental causes, which we try to emulate every day in our work with the students and community members who are building on his vision.
About Us
Founded in 2012 and named in honor of Robert Redford’s commitment to environmental advocacy and former service on the Pitzer College Board of Trustees, the Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability at Pitzer College aims to increase socio-ecological justice and sustainability in our surrounding communities and beyond.
Our Programs
Robert Redford Student Fellowship
Fellows are a diverse and passionate team of Pitzer students committed to collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to environmental sustainability, the longevity of Southern California’s natural environment, and the well-being of its people.
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Environmental Education Program
The Conservancy offers environmental educational tours and activities, which provide K-12 students with hands-on environmental classes and experiences.
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Regenerative Agriculture
The Student Garden is an ecological and educational green space planned, run, and maintained entirely by our students.
Our Student Garden
Community Engagement, Policy & Advocacy
Pitzer students take a collaborative approach to environmental sustainability and education while working on local and national policy and advocacy.
Upcoming Events
"The Warehouse Empire" Film Screening
Join us for a free Clean Air Day Film Festival event at Laemmle Claremont 5 Theatre
News
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Featured
Robert Redford, Namesake of Pitzer College’s Sustainability Conservancy, Dies at 89
Actor and director Robert Redford leaves a legacy of environmentalism that includes his involvement with Pitzer’s Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability and related initiatives.
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Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California