Robert Redford's Legacy at Pitzer College
September 16, 2025 — Oscar-winning actor and director Robert Redford created a legacy of environmentalism that includes his involvement with Pitzer’s Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability and related efforts. At Pitzer, Redford found a community aligned with his commitment to addressing the challenges facing our planet. He played an important role in supporting a number of the College’s sustainability goals and initiatives.
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Redford at Pitzer College
Browse a collection of photos and videos documenting Robert Redford's partnership with Pitzer.
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Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability
Founded in 2012, Pitzer's Robert Redford Conservancy is dedicated to expanding environmental education and promoting environmental justice. Benefactors Susan and Nicholas Pritzker, friends of Robert Redford, made a $10 million philanthropic gift to help establish it and named it in the actor's honor.
Reframing Our Future
From the "Participant" Spring 2013 issue: Environmental experts and activists gathered in Los Angeles for the launch for the Robert Redford Conservancy for Souther California Sustainability at Pitzer College.
Residential Life Project Dedication & Celebration
From the "Participant" Fall 2007 issue: Pitzer community members were joined by environmentalists Robert Redford and Ed Begley Jr. to celebrate the official opening of the Pitzer College Residential Life Project.
Seeding the Future
From the "Participant" Spring/Summer 2018 issue: The Robert Redford Conservancy opens the doors of its new home.
