Climate Action Events
Lean into courageous climate action through our ongoing educational events.
Upcoming events
California Climate Policy Summit 2024
The third annual California Climate Policy Summit will bring together elected and business leaders, policy experts, state officials, activists, and environmental justice advocates to build support for climate policy commensurate with what science demands.
Bikes and Data: A Santa Barbara Story
Learn how UC Santa Barbara and leaders across the South Coast are working together to make Santa Barbara a better place for biking.
White Buffalo Land Trust Holistic Management Training
Join us for this 10-day immersive experience and come away with a grazing, financial, and ecological monitoring plan to begin stewarding your landscape to serve ecological, economic, and community health.
Beaverland: Lecture and book signing with author Leila Philip
Leila Philip is an award-winning author of nonfiction works, essays, poetry, and theatrical scripts. Her book, Beaverland, tells the story of the rodent that has played a giant role in shaping America. Enjoy a lively presentation and discussion as Leila Philip shares her findings.
The Recycled Show: A No Waste Art Exhibit
This free exhibit asks 12 artists in our community to create recycled works of art centered on an environmental issue personal to them, using recycled materials typically destined for landfill or ocean waste.
Sanctuary Screening & Panel Discussion - "Saving Animals, Saving Nature"
Please join us for a screening of the new documentary short, “Sanctuary,” about ground-breaking Lompoc-based Shadow’s Fund and its new model for rescuing and rehabilitating dogs and farm animals.
Fantastic Fungi Film Screening
In celebration of its 5th Anniversary, this remastered special edition of Fantastic Fungi offers an enhanced big-screen experience of the living network under our feet, with enhanced visuals and sound that allows viewers to immerse themselves fully in the breathtaking beauty and awe-inspiring wonder of the fungal kingdom.
CEC 2024 Climate Stewards Certification Course
The CEC Climate Stewards certification program equips participants to play an active role in their community to advance rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis.
UnCharitable Film Screening
After three of the most dynamic and successful U.S. charities were shut down by conservative charity watchdogs, ruining lives and cutting off precious resources from those in desperate need, many top influencers in the field knew something had to be done to overhaul the nonprofit sector.
Wilding Film Screening
Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book by the same title, Wilding tells the incredible story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing, four-hundred-year-old estate.
Estate Planning Seminar - Afternoon
Completing your will or trust requires a plan. Join us for a free estate planning seminar to get started.
Estate Planning Seminar - Evening
Completing your will or trust requires a plan. Join us for a free estate planning seminar to get started.
CEC Climate Talks: Micheal Kearney
Michael Kearney, retired palliative care doctor and author, brings us Becoming Forest: A Story of Deep Belonging.
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Day 1
Now in its 54th year, the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival is one of the longest-running Earth Day celebrations in the country and is one of the largest Earth Day festivals on the West Coast.
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Day 2
Now in its 54th year, the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival is one of the longest-running Earth Day celebrations in the country and is one of the largest Earth Day festivals on the West Coast.
Suzanne Simard: Finding the Mother Tree
As the world’s foremost forest ecologist, Suzanne Simard has reshaped the way we understand the life and growth of plants.
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: What if We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures
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.
Cristina Mittermeier Between Land and Sea: Saving Our Oceans to Save Ourselves
National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier has dedicated her life to safeguarding the world’s oceans and inspiring millions to do the same.
Community Forum: An Ecological Framework for Downtown Santa Barbara
The Community Environmental Council (CEC) believes that the re-envisioning of downtown Santa Barbara provides an unprecedented opportunity to establish farreaching environmental measures to guide future development.
The Climate Crisis: Where We Are, What to Expect, What We Can Do
This three-part course will begin with Karl Hutterer presenting “Taking the Temperature.”
Youth Climate Workshop
Students in seventh through twelfth grade who are interested in taking bold climate action are invited to join CEC staff, CEC Climate Steward alumni, and community leaders for this free workshop on how to communicate climate change through the arts.
The Climate Crisis: Where We Are, What to Expect, What We Can Do
This three-part course will begin with Karl Hutterer presenting “Taking the Temperature.”
Santa Barbara Permaculture Network Eco Hero Award Honoring Albert K. Bates
The Santa Barbara Permaculture Network celebrates its fourth Annual Eco Hero Award, honoring Albert K. Bates, Environmental Lawyer, Author, Right Livelihood Award recipient, UN Climate Conference Delegate, and Biochar Pioneer.
The Climate Crisis: Where We Are, What to Expect, What We Can Do
This three-part course will begin with Karl Hutterer presenting “Taking the Temperature.”
People’s Hearing on Climate Action
Save the date! We are pleased to announce that the Climate Protection and Resilience Initiative’s next public hearing on climate action is slated for January 25, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. in Santa Barbara.
Home Electrification Workshop—First Steps to Creating a Clean Energy Home
Today many homes on the Central Coast use natural gas or propane to power heating at home like space heating, water heating, cooking, and drying clothes.
Empowering Change: An Evening with Dr. Flávia Maia, Pioneering Women's Climate School for Global Impact
Join us for an inspiring evening with Brazilian Climate Leader, Dr. Flávia Maia.
Non-Profit Career Workshop
The Community Environmental Council, in partnership with Career Development Manager and Climate Steward Alumni David Telleen-Lawton, is offering a free three-part workshop designed for you to learn the mindset, the standard of performance, and the skill set for finding a role that fits your interests, experience, and skills within the non-profit world.
Electrify Your Home or Business
Join the Ventura County Climate Coalition for an event for residents and small business owners to meet with exhibitors and learn about weatherization options and electricity, heating, transportation, solar panels, and battery storage.
LEAD Goleta Application / Solicitud de LIDERA Goleta
The City is pleased to again offer a bilingual LEAD Goleta Community Academy with simultaneous Spanish interpretation available.
Art Exhibit: Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species
CEC's Environmental Hub's inaugural installation is Elizabeth Weber’s “Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species.”
Art Exhibit: Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species
CEC's Environmental Hub's inaugural installation is Elizabeth Weber’s “Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species.”
Climate Activist Training: How to Participate in Government Meetings
Do you want to get involved in local climate and environmental policy, but don't know where to start?
Webinar: How to Purchase an Affordable Electric Vehicle with EVs for Everyone
Navigating the world of electric vehicle rebates is difficult to do on your own.
Art Exhibit: Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species
CEC's Environmental Hub's inaugural installation is Elizabeth Weber’s “Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species.”
CEC Climate Stewards: Local Activists Creating Waves of Action
Get inspired by a powerful showcase of community-led action.
Art Exhibit: Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species
CEC's Environmental Hub's inaugural installation is Elizabeth Weber’s “Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species.”
Art Exhibit: Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species
CEC's Environmental Hub's inaugural installation is Elizabeth Weber’s “Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species.”
Air Quality Report Card Family Night / Informe De La Calidad Del Aire Noche Familiar
Come learn about what is in the air you breathe with presentations and conversations about the Guadalupe's Air Quality Findings.
Art Exhibit: Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species
CEC's Environmental Hub's inaugural installation is Elizabeth Weber’s “Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species.”
Robert Swan: Leadership on the Edge
Join us for an exhilarating evening with renowned explorer and environmentalist, Robert Swan.
Art Exhibit: Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species
CEC's Environmental Hub's inaugural installation is Elizabeth Weber’s “Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species.”
Cultivating Biodiversity: Native Plant Propagation to Support Regional Food Systems
Join the White Buffalo Land Trust to discover how native plants can play a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem and enhancing crop resilience.
Art Exhibit: Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species
CEC's Environmental Hub's inaugural installation is Elizabeth Weber’s “Return of the Western Monarch Butterfly: A Photographic Exhibit and Scientific Roadmap for Protecting this Endangered Species.”
Youth Climate Workshop
Join us for this free event is designed to empower future climate leaders with the skills and tools they need to take climate action now.
Climate Solutions Now Virtual Conference
Join us for an all-virtual conference focused on solutions to the climate emergency, with over 70 talks from expert speakers from industry, federal and local government, and academia.
Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future Of Our Planet: Talks & Book Signings With Author Ben Goldfarb
Crossings, the latest book from Ben Goldfarb, environmental journalist and award-winning author of Eager (Beaver), is an eye-opening and witty account of the global ecological transformations wrought by roads.