Climate Action Events
Lean into courageous climate action through our ongoing educational events.
Upcoming events
CEC Climate Talks: Michael Kearney
Michael Kearney, retired palliative care doctor and author, brings us Becoming Forest: A Story of Deep Belonging.
Thousand Oaks Arbor Earth Day
Join us from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm for this free family-friendly event including kids’ activities, live music, a plant giveaway, and free compost.
Ventura Earth Day 2024
Join the MERITO Foundation for the 10th anniversary of Earth Day in downtown Ventura in collaboration with the City of Ventura Sustainability Division!
Earth Day E-Mobility Expo
The E-Mobility Expo is part of a larger Earth Day festival that includes live music, kid's activities, food, and dozens of vendor and environmental organization booths.
Guadalupe Coastal Clean-up
Join us for an Earth Day Coastal Clean-Up hosted by the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center!
The Global Climate Crisis: What to Do About It
Climate change is one of the most critical and complex issues our scientists, nation, and world face today.
Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series Presents A Talk by Rae Wynn-Grant
UCSB Library is pleased to present Rae Wynn-Grant, an affiliated researcher with the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, as the spring speaker in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series.
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.
Advancing Sustainable Development in an Era of Housing Growth
The County of Santa Barbara and its incorporated cities are planning the construction of nearly 15,000 housing units on the South Coast over the next eight years.
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.
Total Garbage: Lecture and Book Signing with Author Ed Humes
Meet Ed Humes, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of “Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World.”
Plastic Free July Expo
You are invited to the Community Environmental Council and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s 3rd Annual Plastic Free July Expo featuring plastic-free information and activities.
Santa Ynez Chumash Earth Day 2024
Join us for the Santa Ynez Chumash Earth Day celebration!
Plastic Free Future: A Vision for California's Coastal Resources
During this event, you'll hear from advocacy, science, and policy experts who will discuss California’s pressing plastic pollution issues and the harmful impacts on our environment.
Estate Planning Seminar - Evening
Completing your will or trust requires a plan. Join us for a free estate planning seminar to get started.
Estate Planning Seminar - Afternoon
Completing your will or trust requires a plan. Join us for a free estate planning seminar to get started.
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.
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.
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.
Cinema at the Casa: Planetary Boundaries
This month, Cinema at the Casa will focus on climate and sustainability to honor the upcoming Earth Day on April 22.
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.
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.
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.
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.”