Build Your Climate Confidence.

CEC’s next Climate Stewards Course Begins on January 28.

CEC’s Climate Stewards certification program is designed to foster connection, confidence, and inspiration for grassroots climate action. Gain the tools and support to tackle climate impacts in your life, work, and community. Let’s work together for a sustainable future — the climate movement needs YOU!

Our Climate Stewards program empowers participants to play an active role in their community to advance rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis. Together, our community of 200-strong Climate Steward alumni are leading climate justice initiatives and pushing forward thousands of local solutions.

The next cohort starts January 28, 2025. Now is the perfect time to invest in your future, and the future of our planet!

Anyone can be a Climate Steward!

Arya was inspired by her experience in the Climate Stewards program to take her science communication career to the next level. She’s using the skills and confidence gained through the course to create zines focused on nature and climate issues, develop and lead youth zine-making workshops, and create a public archive of environment-themed zines. Arya’s goal is to make climate science more welcoming and accessible to a diverse audience and build community to strengthen climate resilience and action.

“The Climate Stewards course offered me a way to really dive into how I want to evolve my voice as a science communicator, as well as develop my illustration style,” says Arya. “The connections, resources, and support of the CEC team gave me opportunities to continue working on my project even after the course.”

Arya enjoyed her time in CEC’s Climate Stewards program so much that she returned last fall as a Teaching Assistant! We are thrilled to welcome her skills and enthusiasm to our team.

Check out this Santa Barbara Independent Article featuring some of our recent Climate Stewards!

Save the Date!

CEC’s Youth Climate Workshop

Do you know a middle school or high school student interested in taking bold climate action? Students (grades 6-12) who want to save our planet from climate change are invited to the Community Environmental Council’s next Youth Climate Workshop! This workshop in Downtown Santa Barbara will focus on the impacts of the fashion industry. Attendees will meet experts, participate in activities, and learn about how we can reduce consumption and care for our clothes in eco-friendly ways.

When: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m, Saturday, March 1, 2025

Where: CEC’s Environmental Hub, 1219 State St., Santa Barbara

Cost: FREE and includes snacks

What You’ll Get: Community service hours, connections with other local climate-interested youth, and a fun and informative afternoon.

Participants under 18 years of age must complete this permission slip to attend. Email a completed permission slip to kking@cecmail.org or bring a printed copy to the event.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 805-730-0202 or kking@cecmail.org.

Other Opportunities

“Raging Waters” Film and Panel Discussion

2:30 – 5:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025

CEC’s Environmental Hub, 1219 State St., Santa Barbara

As a result of climate change, storms and flooding are becoming more frequent and more severe. Join us for a screening of the film “Raging Waters: The Devastating Power of Floods,” followed by a discussion with local experts about managing increasing flooding events and threats. Speakers include Melissa Hetrick from the City of Santa Barbara, Nate Irwin from Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, and Matt Griffin from the County of Santa Barbara Flood Control Division. This event is co-hosted by CEC, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara, and the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara Earth Advocates. Learn more and register

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.