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Join us for a community forum focused on preparing the Cuyama Valley for wildfires, flooding, extreme heat and cold, and other emergencies.

Join us for a community forum focused on preparing the Cuyama Valley for wildfires, flooding, extreme heat and cold, and other emergencies.

Join the Community Arts Workshop (CAW) for an evening celebrating creativity and sustainable fashion. The Upcycled Contour sustainable fashion show will showcase designs made from repurposed materials, exploring the environmental and climate impacts of the fashion industry. The event will also feature perspectives on fast fashion and its connection to climate change, offering attendees an opportunity to learn more about how we can rethink the way we make, wear, and reuse clothing. The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is proud to serve as a promotional partner for this community event.

Join CEC at Drive Electric Ventura’s free EV Ride & Drive and resource fair to celebrate National Drive Electric Month!

Whether you’re already considering an electric vehicle or simply curious about what it’s like to drive electric, this event is your chance to experience EVs firsthand. Get behind the wheel of a variety of electric vehicles, explore EVs on display from local owners and dealerships, and talk directly with EV drivers about their real-world experiences.

The event will also feature a community resource fair where you can learn about EV incentives and rebates, home and public charging, used EVs and leasing options, electricity rates, and other programs that can help make driving electric more affordable and accessible.

Join 3C-REN, AIA Santa Barbara, the Central Coast Green Building Council, and the Community Environmental Council (CEC) for a Carbon Smart Construction happy hour exploring the connection between water use, energy use, and building carbon impacts. Michelle Zimney of In Balance Green Consulting and Natasha Elliot of Sweet Smiling Landscape Design will lead a conversation on practical ways to reduce water use through efficient indoor fixtures and equipment, landscape design, and graywater systems. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the energy-water nexus, explore water-saving strategies and recycled water options, and see how these approaches can be applied across project types. Stick around afterward for drinks and networking with fellow building and design professionals from across the Central Coast.

Students in grades six through 12 who are ready to turn their climate concerns into action are invited to a free, hands-on workshop at CEC’s Environmental Hub. Join CEC and Santa Barbara High School’s Environmental Advocacy Club to explore local climate challenges, learn about solutions happening in our community, and discover how young people can make a difference.

Through interactive activities and conversations, participants will connect with peers, explore pathways for climate action, and build practical tools for making an impact in their schools and communities. Students will leave with new connections, fresh ideas, and concrete ways to get involved — plus free snacks and community service hours.

Thinking of trading in your old car for an electric vehicle, but don't know where to start? Join us for a free webinar all things electric vehicles (EVs). Whether you’re just curious or are ready to make the switch, the Community Environmental Council (CEC) EV experts will provide practical information and resources to help you take the next step.

¿Estás pensando en entregar tu coche viejo a cambio de un vehículo eléctrico, pero no sabes por dónde empezar? Únete a nuestro seminario web gratuito sobre todo lo relacionado con los vehículos eléctricos (VE). Ya sea que tengas curiosidad o estés listo para hacer el cambio, los expertos en vehículos eléctricos del Consejo Comunitario Medioambiental (CEC) te ofrecerán información práctica y recursos para ayudarte a dar el siguiente paso.

Join Elaine Gale, MFA, PhD, for a community storytelling workshop to explore how stories can connect you with others, with nature, and with yourself. Through sensory storytelling practices, reflection, and sharing, you’ll learn the essential elements of a well-told story and think about how stories can carry the DNA of our humanity. Come curious and ready to listen, share, and discover how storytelling can cultivate connection, understanding, and compassion. Bring a journal and something to write with!

Join CEC, the Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Sierra Club on the first Friday of each month to gather with fellow climate activists, students, allies, community partners, and friends.