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Looking for an event venue that aligns with your values and amplifies your impact? The Community Environmental Council’s Environmental Hub offers versatile, eco-friendly spaces for every type of gathering.

Situated in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, The Hub embodies sustainability and community spirit. Beyond its green design, each event at the Hub supports CEC’s mission to advance bold, scalable solutions to the climate crisis. From intimate meetings and panel discussions to community workshops, networking mixers, and celebrations, your gathering becomes part of a larger movement toward climate resilience and local empowerment.

Gather for good this holiday season!

Book by October 15 and save 15%

The holidays are just around the corner — it’s time to start planning those end-of-year celebrations!

This season of giving is the perfect opportunity to host an event that’s both memorable and meaningful. At the Hub, your festive gathering can bring people together while advancing a climate-safe California Central Coast.

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Catch an Upcoming CEC Environmental Hub Event

Climate Fridays

Friday, October 3, 2025

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

CEC’s Environmental Hub

1219 State St., Santa Barbara

Kick off each month by connecting with a passionate community of climate activists, students, allies, and local partners dedicated to protecting our planet. Hosted by CEC, the Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Sierra Club, these monthly meetups offer an inclusive space to learn about regional climate issues, collaborate on solutions, and take meaningful, measurable action. October’s gathering with focus on a proposed National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of Carpinteria and feature marine science expert guest speakers. Learn more and register.

The Issue with Tissue Screening and Filmmaker Discussion

Thursday, October 30, 2025

6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

CEC’s Environmental Hub

1219 State St., Santa Barbara

Join CEC and the Sierra Club Santa Barbara/Ventura Chapter for The Issue with Tissue film screening, followed by an enlightening discussion with writer, director, and producer Michael Zelniker, moderated by CEC board member and UC Santa Barbara professor Dr. David Pellow. This documentary reveals the powerful connection between the boreal forest and the Indigenous Peoples who call it home — and the deforestation threats they now face from the toilet paper industry. Scientists, activists, and First Nations Elders and Leaders speak out on why conserving this ancient forest is not only necessary, but deeply human. Learn more and register.

Youth Climate Workshop

Saturday, November 8, 2025

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

CEC’s Environmental Hub

1219 State St., Santa Barbara

Students in grades six through 12 who want to take meaningful climate action are invited to a free, hands-on workshop at CEC’s Environmental Hub. Join CEC staff and local leaders to dive into environmental policy advocacy and learn how to use your voice to stand up for climate justice. You’ll hear from inspiring guest speakers from the Environmental Defense Center and Make Polluters Pay Santa Barbara as they share how their organizations are leading the charge on high impact campaigns in our communities. A lively panel discussion with local elected officials will give you an opportunity to learn what they are doing on environmental action and connect with them one-on-one afterwards. Co-hosted by CEC and Santa Barbara High School’s Environmental Advocacy Club, the workshop will include complimentary snacks and drinks, opportunities to collaborate with peers, and tools to help you lead positive change in your community. Learn more and register.

Other Upcoming Events

National Drive Electric Month

Friday, September 12 – Sunday, October 12, 2025

Locations throughout the California Central Coast

National Drive Electric Month is a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. If you’re considering an electric vehicle, now is the time to take advantage of thousands of dollars in savings. Join CEC’s team at one of these free regional events to learn about EV rebates, incentive programs, and the benefits of switching to an electric vehicle.

Ventura County EV Showcase

Sunday, October 5

12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Ventura Harbor

1591 Spinnaker Drive, Main Lawn, Ventura

Learn more.

Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair & EV Showcase

Sunday, October 19

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

449 N Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks

Learn more.

Other Opportunities

Become a Resilience Hub and Help Your Community Prepare for Disasters

The California Central Coast faces growing challenges from extreme heat, wildfire smoke, flooding, and poor air quality. Community resilience hubs — trusted local spaces like schools, libraries, community centers, and churches — can provide aid and resources before, during, and after these events. CEC can help activate your site to:

1. Provide clean air during smoke events

2. Act as cooling locations during extreme heat

3. Distribute food

4. Serve as an emergency shelter or hub for emergency services

5. Facilitate disaster preparedness training and neighborhood organizing

6. Host off-grid charging during power outages or shutdowns

Take our short survey to learn more and get support or use our toolkit to get started today.

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. You can also text CEC to 801801 to make a donation today, or support our work by sharing how CEC has impacted you.