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From free film screenings and public talks to advocacy meetups, Community Environmental Council’s Environmental Hub is a space where community members can gather, learn, and lead

by Community Contributor • May 9, 2025 • Comments Off

NOW is the time to get involved!

Change starts with community — attend one of our upcoming events to plug into local climate action.

From free film screenings and public talks to advocacy meetups, CEC’s Environmental Hub is a space where community members can gather, learn, and lead.

Immerse yourself in an evening of Wild Hope.

Through captivating storytelling, the PBS series Wild Hope

explores bold climate solutions, showcases nature’s resilience, and sparks 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 Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Humes.

Thursday, May 15, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

CEC’s Environmental Hub

1219 State St., Santa Barbara

Learn more and register

Explore how all-electric ADUs are shaping the future of Santa Barbara Housing

Enjoy food, drinks, and great company at the first event in the Tri-County Regional Energy Network’s High-Performance Happy Hour Series. Whether you’re a homeowner, architect, or simply curious about electrification, join us to explore how all-electric ADUs are shaping the future of housing in Santa Barbara.

Friday, May 16, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

CEC’s Environmental Hub

1219 State St., Santa Barbara

Learn more and register

Get funding to buy or lease an electric vehicle.

Get up to $12,000 to replace your old car with an electric vehicle through the Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP). Come to CEC’s FREE in-person DCAP application assistance session to get one-on-one support on your funding application. Fill out the form below to see if you qualify for the program and sign up for one of our upcoming application assistance events.

English and Spanish assistance available.

Wednesday, May 21, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

CEC’s Environmental Hub

1219 State St., Santa Barbara

See if you qualify and register

Discover how grassroots activism drives environmental justice.

Hear from 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.

Thursday, May 29, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

CEC’s Environmental Hub

1219 State St., Santa Barbara

Learn more and register

Other Opportunities

AVAILABLE JUNE 1: NON-PROFIT OFFICE SPACE

Located at 1219 State Street in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this 118-square-foot furnished ground-floor officein the Community Environmental Council’s Environmental Hub is a vibrant, inspiring space for work and collaboration.

As a tenant, you’ll enjoy state-of-the-art green amenities, including access to a virtual meeting-ready conference room, shared kitchen, patio, and event space at a special tenant rate. Work alongside CEC, White Buffalo Land Trust, Human Rights Watch, and other local non-profit tenants in this exciting location.

Non-profit tenant required. Competitive rates.

To learn more and view the space, contact:

The Miramar Group

Geoffrey Carter

geoffrey@miramarsb.com

(805) 233-7988

Support Critical Work Like This

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.

Learn more about how you can invest in CEC’s work to accelerate regional climate solutions at cecsb.org/donate.