Get Involved! Climate Action Events Happening This May at CEC’s Environmental Hub
May 1, 2025 (Santa Barbara, CALIF) – For those looking to get involved in climate action and make a tangible difference, there has never been a better time than right now. Grassroots action is more critical than ever to combat climate change and protect local communities. This May, the Community Environmental Council (CEC) invites the public to engage in a month of inspiring, educational, and action-oriented free public events at its downtown Environmental Hub.
From film screenings and public talks to advocacy meetups and environmental justice conversations, the Hub is a space where community members can gather, learn, and lead.
May 2025 Events at the Environmental Hub:
Climate Fridays Santa Barbara
Friday, May 2 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Attend this monthly gathering to connect with the community, learn about local climate issues and see how we can take grassroots action together. May’s meeting will focus on the Refugio Oil Spill’s 10th Anniversary and CycleMAYnia events.Film Screening: Turtle Walker
Friday, May 2 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Follow the extraordinary journey of Satish Bhaskar as he works to save sea turtles along India's coastline following the devastating 2004 tsunami. Introduction by director Taira Malaney. Co-hosted with the Illuminate Film Festival.How To Live Simply and Sustainably with Robin Greenfield
Sunday, May 4 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Gain insights from activist Robin Greenfield’s radical experiment living in Los Angeles with no money or possessions. Now on tour, he invites us to question consumer culture and explore sustainable ways of living.Sierra Club Santa Barbara Group Monthly Gathering
Tuesday, May 13 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Learn about the local efforts of the Sierra Club to protect natural resources and promote environmental health in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.An Evening of Wild Hope
Thursday, May 15 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Enjoy special screenings from the PBS series Wild Hope, with stories of global changemakers and nature’s resilience. Hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ed Humes.Drive Clean Assistance Program - Apply for EV Savings
Wednesday, May 21 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Save up to $12,000 on an EV lease or purchase. Find out if you qualify and get free in-person assistance applying for California’s clean vehicle incentive programs.Environmental Justice Through Grassroots Activism
Thursday, May 29 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Join activists Diego Magaña and Solimar Gutierrez for an inspiring discussion on environmental justice, food sovereignty, and community-driven change in Oxnard and beyond.
All events are free to attend and take place at CEC's Environmental Hub, located at 1219 State Street in downtown Santa Barbara. For more information and to register for events, visit envirohubsb.org/public-events