Friends and allies, drop in to CEC’s Environmental Hub for warm hugs and cold beer (as well as nibbles and wine) as we reconnect and reaffirm our work of empowering strong heart-centered, climate-resilient communities. You are invited to stay for a screening of “Chasing Climate Zero,” an inspiring NOVA documentary that explores the race to Net Zero by 2050. Register for event

Le invitamos a informarse sobre lo que hay en el aire que respiramos con presentaciones y conversaciones sobre los resultados de la calidad del aire de Guadalupe. Comparta y hable con nuestro equipo sobre sus experiencias con la calidad del aire. Estaremos disponibles en inglés y español.

Come learn about what is in the air you breathe with presentations and conversations about the Guadalupe’s Air Quality Findings. Have a conversation with our team about your experiences with air quality. Staff will be available to chat in English and Spanish.

REGISTER: https://cec.pub/Goodman

Join the Central Coast Green Business Council (CCGBC) for a fun and informative town hall meeting.

Sixth through twelfth grade students are invited to join CEC for a workshop that explores ways we can communicate climate change through advocacy.

At this summit, presenters will share progress, successes, and challenges of wildfire resilience projects at various stages in our region, as well as future opportunities for innovation.

This event comprises a series of presentations followed by a panel discussion analyzing the impact of preservation and adaptive reuse projects in the California desert.

Join the American Institute of Architects, Santa Barbara for their 15th annual ArchitecTours, a celebration of exceptional local architecture, showcasing the design and depth of knowledge of AIASB architects.

Cambiarse a un vehículo eléctrico puede ser intimidante.

Making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) can be daunting.

Are you interested in learning more about offshore wind energy? Join us for Part 1 of a series of three virtual educational events!

Join us for an exclusive Industry Night for non-profit event planners, vendors, and partners at our Environmental Hub.

Join us for a special Field Day event at Jalama Canyon Ranch, hosted by White Buffalo Land Trust as part of the statewide CA Biodiversity Day initiative led by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).

Join us for presentations by Strong Towns Santa Barbara members on the mobility, architectural, and economic considerations for redesigning the heart of Santa Barbara.

Giorgos Kallis is an ecological economist and political ecologist working on environmental justice and limits to growth.

August 26 is Women’s Equality Day, celebrating the date the 19th Amendment was certified.

This year, and in coming years, California can protect the climate, the environment, and people's health through sound environmental laws.

Join us for an evening with agroecologist, author, and educator Nicole Masters for an inspiring presentation and discussion about the crucial role of community in soil stewardship and environmental resilience.

Join the Santa Barbara Permaculture Network for an evening with Leif H. Skogberg, a holistic sustainability educator, consultant, builder, designer

Join us for the Santa Barbara premiere of "Plastic People" at CEC's Environmental Hub! This landmark feature documentary chronicles humanity’s fraught relationship with plastic and one woman’s mission to expose shocking new revelations about the impact of microplastics on human health.

El plástico está en todas partes. Como resultado, nuestros cuerpos y ecosistemas naturales contienen multitudes de microplásticos dañinos.

Plastic is everywhere. As a result, our bodies and natural systems contain multitudes of harmful microplastics. In addition, fossil fuel-based plastic manufacturing disproportionately impacts communities of color while exacerbating the climate crisis. 

You are invited to the Community Environmental Council and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s 3rd Annual Plastic-Free Expo featuring plastic-free information and activities.

Meet Ed Humes, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of “Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World.”

Dr. Flávia Maia, Obama Scholar, and Dalai Lama Fellow, believes that, in the midst of our legitimate concerns of a climate collapse, we also need spaces of joy and possibility. 

Visit Leroy Park in Guadalupe on May 18 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for a Clean Air Fair! Discover valuable health resources and information from our partners and stakeholders.

National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier has dedicated her life to safeguarding the world’s oceans and inspiring millions to do the same.

The County of Santa Barbara and its incorporated cities are planning the construction of nearly 15,000 housing units on the South Coast over the next eight years.

Marine biologist, policy advisor, and writer Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab, a think tank for the future of coastal cities, and co-creator of the podcast How to Save a Planet.