This event has been cancelled due to weather. Ten years ago, a pipeline ruptured near Refugio State Beach, spilling over 100,000 gallons of crude oil into the ocean and contaminating one of the most biologically diverse areas on the California Central Coast. Join us for a screening of "Broke," a film that vividly captures the Refugio Oil Spill, followed by a discussion with local experts about the current proposal to restart the pipeline that caused the spill.

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.

This half-day Blue Economy Innovation Summit is hosted by Santa Barbara’s new Ocean Collective initiative, led by Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara. The summit will bring together academic researchers, policymakers, and industry representatives from our region's blue economy, including sustainable fishing, aquaculture, coastal conservation, renewable ocean energy and blue tech, to brainstorm new collaborative R&D projects that could build resilience and accelerate growth for our region’s blue economy. Support for the summit comes from the California NanoSystems Institute at UCSB with Climate Innovation Funding from the State of California.

As a result of climate change, storms and flooding are becoming more frequent and more severe. Join us for a screening of the film "Raging Waters: The Devastating Power of Floods" followed by a discussion with local experts about managing increasing flooding events and threats.

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.”