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FREE CLIMATE JUSTICE EVENT
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Pathways to a Green Economy
on the Central Coast
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WHEN: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., February 20, 2025
WHERE: CEC’s Environmental Hub
1219 State St., Santa Barbara
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Dr. Cha is an assistant professor of environmental studies at UC Santa Cruz, an advisory board member of the UC Santa Cruz Center for Labor and Community, and a fellow at Cornell University’s Climate Jobs Institute and at the Climate and Community Institute.
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Dr. Pellow is a UC Santa Barbara Dehlsen Chair and Professor of Environmental Studies and Director of the Global Environmental Justice Project. T
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This event is co-hosted by the Community Environmental Council, the Central Coast Climate Justice Network and the UC Santa Barbara Community Labor Center.
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Other Upcoming Events at CEC’s Environmental Hub
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“Do I Need This?” Film Screening and Panel — tickets going fast!
Thursday, February 27, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
CEC’s Environmental Hub
1219 State St., Santa Barbara
Join us for the Santa Barbara premiere of “Do I Need This?,” an acclaimed documentary about consumerism, excess, and the stuff from which happiness is truly made. This quirky, relatable, and profound award-winning film delicately interweaves the filmmaker’s complicated relationship to her family possessions, together with a journey into the homes and minds of her fellow Americans. The screening of the film will be followed by a panel discussion. This event is co-hosted by CEC and the Santa Barbara Sierra Club. Learn more and register.
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CEC’s Youth Climate Workshop: Sustainable Fashion
Saturday, March 1, 2025
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
CEC’s Environmental Hub
1219 State St., Santa Barbara
Are you worried about climate change and want to make a difference? Students (grades 6-12) are invited to the Community Environmental Council’s next Youth Climate Workshop! In this workshop, we’ll focus on the impacts of the fashion industry and what we can do to lighten our footprint.
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Mending with artist Eliot Spaulding (bring items in need of repair!)
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Patching with EcoStiks founder Julie Schneiderman
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Info session with fast fashion expert and artist Dass Richardson
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Clothing swap (bring up to five items for the swap!)
Learn more and register.
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Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival
Saturday – Sunday, April 26 – 27, 2025
Alameda Park
1400 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara
Now in its 55th 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. Attracting over 30,000 people and 150+ eco-friendly exhibitors each year, the festival features two days of live music and speakers, CEC’s Environmental Hero Award ceremony, Green Car Show and Ride & Drive experiences, and family-friendly programming. Presented by the Community Environmental Council and CarpEvents. Learn more.
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AVAILABLE NOW
Newly Renovated Open-Plan Office Suite in CEC’s Environmental Hub
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Located at 1219 State Street in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this prime location 1,850-square-foot unfurnished second-floor office features a dedicated entrance from State Street, state-of-the-art green building features, private kitchen and restroom facilities, adjacent city lot with ample parking, and discounted event and meeting space. Second floor windows offer views of the iconic Granada Theater and 1200 block of State Street’s historic ARTS District. See photos of the space. Non-profit tenant preferred. Competitive rates.
To learn more and view the space, contact:
The Miramar Group
Geoffrey Carter
geoffrey@miramarsb.com
(805) 233-7988
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A New Santa Barbara Dining Experience
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The Captain’s Table
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Moby Dick Restaurant & The Oyster Bar
220 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara
Dive into an extraordinary evening celebrating our local waters at Moby Dick Restaurant’s inaugural Captain’s Table dinner series. Embark on a culinary adventure that is both tasty and educational, featuring Spiny Lobster, the prized catch of the Santa Barbara Channel. The evening includes a three-course prix fixe dinner, tales from the sea with veteran commercial fisher Victoria Voss, fascinating lobster lore from marine expert Dr. Kim Selkoe, a live cooking demonstration by Chef Scott Howard, and curated wine pairings by Sandhi Wines. Event is co-sponsored by Get Hooked Seafood. The Community Environmental Council was gifted ownership shares in Moby Dick Restaurant through a generous bequest by one of its founders. When you dine at the restaurant, you support CEC’s work. Learn more and make a reservation.
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Support Critical Work Like This
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Recognized as a 2020 California Nonprofit of the Year and a City of Santa Barbara Climate Hero, CEC is led by CEO Sigrid Wright, 2022 Congressional Woman of the Year. See our most recent impact report to learn how we are serving California’s Central Coast by advancing rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis.
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Learn more about how you can invest in CEC’s work to accelerate regional climate solutions at cecsb.org/donate.
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