Join CEC, the Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Sierra Club on the first Friday of each month. At these events, climate activists, students, community partners, and friends gather to learn about regional climate change issues and how to take collective action to protect our planet. September's gathering will focus on the national Sun Day day of action event on September 21, a celebration of the power of clean energy. Learn about plans for our local event at the Santa Barbara Public Library and how you can participate in the clean energy revolution. Stick around after the meeting for our quarterly happy hour to enjoy complimentary refreshments and network with the community.

Polluters Pay Santa Barbara is aiming to build on the statewide momentum to pass the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund bill that has been introduced in California. The bill will take the burden off of taxpayers by making fossil fuel companies pay for their role in natural disasters fueled by climate change. Join us for monthly calls to action to advocate for legislation that will fund natural disaster recovery, resilience, and a clean energy transition in our communities.

Join us for the next Women Who Work in Water gathering. This month’s event will feature a flash talk with inspiring women leaders in the environmental space, including Gracie White (Conservation International Ventures), Kaira Wallace (Ocean Rainforest), and Lauren French (Sea League). Following the talk and Q&A, stick around for happy hour to connect, share ideas, and build community. Whether you’re a professional, student, or simply curious about ocean and environmental careers, all are welcome to join this evening of networking, learning, and empowerment. The event is co-hosted by CEC and Women in the Water, a Santa Barbara–based group creating spaces for womxn to celebrate their bond with the ocean and participate in ocean stewardship.

If you're considering an electric vehicle, now is the time to take advantage of thousands of dollars in savings. Visit CEC's booth at the Pacific Pride Festival to learn about EV rebates, incentive programs, and the benefits of switching to an electric vehicle.

If you want to purchase or lease a new or used battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell vehicle, now is the time to take advantage of incentives offered through the California Drive Clean Assistance Program. The application process can be intimidating, but CEC is here to help!

If you're considering an electric vehicle, now is the time to take advantage of thousands of dollars in savings. Visit CEC's booth at the Girls Inc. Back to School Night & Community Resilience Fair to learn about EV rebates, incentive programs, and the benefits of switching to an electric vehicle.

If you're considering an electric vehicle, now is the time to take advantage of thousands of dollars in savings. Visit CEC's booth at the Resilient Camarillo Climate Action Plan Community Workshop to learn about EV rebates, incentive programs, and the benefits of switching to an electric vehicle.

If you want to purchase or lease a new or used battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell vehicle, now is the time to take advantage of incentives offered through the California Drive Clean Assistance Program. The application process can be intimidating, but CEC is here to help!

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.

If you want to purchase or lease a new or used battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell vehicle, now is the time to take advantage of incentives offered through the California Drive Clean Assistance Program. The application process can be intimidating, but CEC is here to help!

Join a panel of countywide experts for a timely discussion on wildfire resilience and how to prepare your home, landscape, and neighborhood to better withstand future wildfires. The virtual event and panel will be hosted on Zoom, facilitated by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and feature Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps, Santa Barbara County Fire Captain Chris Olmstead, and more. Walk away with practical, actionable steps to reduce wildfire risk and discover valuable community resources. Live Spanish interpretation will be provided.

Don't miss the Santa Barbara premiere of Single-Use Planet, a powerful documentary exploring the political, economic, health, and environmental impacts of single-use plastics. Inspired by jaw-dropping encounters with massive ocean plastic gyres, director Steve Cowan exposes the full lifecycle of single-use plastics, from petrochemical plants to polluted coastlines. Following the film, CEC and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper staff will lead a panel discussion on local plastic pollution challenges and ongoing efforts to reduce single-use plastic distribution.

If you want to purchase or lease a new or used battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell vehicle, now is the time to take advantage of incentives offered through the California Drive Clean Assistance Program. The application process can be intimidating, but CEC is here to help!

Join CEC, the Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Sierra Club on the first Friday of each month. At these events, climate activists, students, community partners, and friends gather to learn about regional climate change issues and how to take collective action to protect our planet. July's gathering will focus on plastic reduction and feature talks by CEC and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper.

The Community Environmental Council and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s 4th annual Plastic-Free Expo features over a dozen local organizations, businesses, and government agencies offering information and resources for eliminating plastic. Join us to learn how to reduce plastic in your life, enjoy free refreshments, and chances to win eco-friendly prizes! 

If you want to purchase or lease a new or used battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell vehicle, now is the time to take advantage of incentives offered through the California Drive Clean Assistance Program. The application process can be intimidating, but CEC is here to help!

Polluters Pay Santa Barbara is aiming to build on the statewide momentum to pass the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund bill that has been introduced in California. The bill will take the burden off of taxpayers by making fossil fuel companies pay for their role in natural disasters fueled by climate change. Join us for an informational session on bill progress and tactics to advocate for legislation that will fund natural disaster recovery, resilience and a clean energy transition in our communities.

If you want to purchase or lease a new or used battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell vehicle, now is the time to take advantage of incentives offered through the California Drive Clean Assistance Program. The application process can be intimidating, but CEC is here to help!

Join us for an informative and engaging in-person presentation hosted by the City of Goleta, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Fire Safe Council and Wildfire Resilience Collaborative. This interactive session will give you an inside look at local fire hazard maps and the risk reduction projects designed to keep our community safe.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, neighbor, or simply interested in learning more, this is a great opportunity to ask questions, stay informed, and connect with others who care about our shared safety and environment.

Funded by the State of California's 2022 Climate Action Initiative and a part of Santa Barbara County Wildfire Resilience Collaborative.

Join us for an informative and engaging in-person presentation hosted by the City of Goleta, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Fire Safe Council and Wildfire Resilience Collaborative. This interactive session will give you an inside look at local fire hazard maps and the risk reduction projects designed to keep our community safe.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, neighbor, or simply interested in learning more, this is a great opportunity to ask questions, stay informed, and connect with others who care about our shared safety and environment.

Funded by the State of California's 2022 Climate Action Initiative and a part of Santa Barbara County Wildfire Resilience Collaborative.

Join CEC, the Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Sierra Club on the first Friday of each month. At these events, climate activists, students, community partners, and friends gather to learn about regional climate change issues and how to take collective action to protect our planet. June's gathering will focus on actions for a healthy ocean in preparation for World Oceans Day on June 8. Stick around after the meeting for our quarterly happy hour to enjoy complimentary refreshments and network with the community.

If you want to purchase or lease a new or used battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell vehicle, now is the time to take advantage of incentives offered through the California Drive Clean Assistance Program. The application process can be intimidating, but CEC is here to help!

Join us for a conversation with grassroots activists about their on-the-ground efforts in the fight for environmental justice. MiniNature Reserve Founder Diego Magaña and Climate Corps Fellow Solimar Gutierrez will share their insights on creating impactful change in Oxnard and surrounding underserved communities. Topics will include grassroots activism, guerrilla gardening, and food sovereignty.

If you want to purchase or lease a new or used battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell vehicle, now is the time to take advantage of incentives offered through the California Drive Clean Assistance Program. The application process can be intimidating, but CEC is here to help!

The PBS series Wild Hope spotlights changemakers around the world who are restoring our Earth and reimagining our relationship with nature. Through captivating storytelling, episodes explore bold solutions and collaborations, showcase nature’s resilience, and spark renewed hope for the future of our planet. We invite you to join us for special screenings and an evening of inspiration, emceed by local author and Pullitzer Prize winner Ed Humes.

Celebrate the Central Coast and set sail on a culinary voyage, all while supporting the Community Environmental Council, at Moby Dick Restaurant's Captain's Table dinner series. Reserve your spot for this four-course prix fixe feast, where halibut “takes center plate.” Featuring curated wine pairings by Margerum Wines and rich stories from local seafood experts, including Marine Biologist Dr. Kim Selkoe, expect an intimate evening of fantastic food, great company, and eye-opening insights. Thanks to a generous bequest from one of Moby Dick’s founders, CEC holds ownership shares in the restaurant — so every meal helps fund local climate action.

If you want to purchase or lease a new or used battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell vehicle, now is the time to take advantage of incentives offered through the California Drive Clean Assistance Program. The application process can be intimidating, but CEC is here to help!

Join truth seeker, activist, and social reformer Robin Greenfield as he shares reflections from his radical experiment living in Los Angeles with no money and only a few borrowed items. Now three months into his non-ownership journey, Robin is going on tour, inviting us to join him in questioning consumer culture, reconnecting with the Earth, and exploring more intentional ways of living. Co-hosted by CEC, this event offers a rare opportunity to engage with one of today’s boldest voices in sustainability and hear about his immersive experience firsthand. 

In the late 1970s, Satish Bhaskar embarked on an epic journey along India's coastline and the spectacular Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where he uncovered the vital nesting beaches of sea turtles. During his death-defying quest, he unravels mysteries surrounding these enigmatic ocean creatures – and sets out to save them from extinction. After a devastating tsunami strikes in 2004, Bhaskar grapples with a pressing question: What happens to sea turtles when their nesting beaches disappear? Introduction by director Taira Malaney.

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.