Robert Redford's Legacy at Âé¶¹Ô´´
September 16, 2025 — Oscar-winning actor and director Robert Redford created a legacy of environmentalism that includes his involvement with Âé¶¹Ô´´â€™s Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability and related efforts. At Âé¶¹Ô´´, 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 Âé¶¹Ô´´
Browse a collection of photos and videos documenting Robert Redford's partnership with Âé¶¹Ô´´.
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Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability
Founded in 2012, Âé¶¹Ô´´'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 Âé¶¹Ô´´.
Residential Life Project Dedication & Celebration
From the "Participant" Fall 2007 issue: Âé¶¹Ô´´ community members were joined by environmentalists Robert Redford and Ed Begley Jr. to celebrate the official opening of the Âé¶¹Ô´´ Residential Life Project.
Seeding the Future
From the "Participant" Spring/Summer 2018 issue: The Robert Redford Conservancy opens the doors of its new home.