Join us to advance meaningful

climate action in your community

Want a future that’s merry and bright? So do we!

Take CEC’s Climate Stewards course to gain the tools to lead impactful climate action in your life, work, and community. Let’s work together for a sustainable future — the climate movement needs YOU!

The CEC Climate Stewards certi?cation 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 standing up for climate justice and pushing forward thousands of solutions, one neighborhood at a time.

The next cohort starts Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Don’t miss out!

Find confidence and inspiration to take climate action today.

Anyone can be a Climate Steward!

“I recommend this course to anyone who wants to be better equipped to talk with others about climate change, its causes and impacts, and solutions for mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. One of the greatest benefits of CEC’s Climate Stewards course is the opportunity to interact with a diverse cohort of people who share concerns about how we care for our planet.”

-Ron Skinner, Climate Steward Alumnus and researcher at UC Santa Barbara

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

Course Details

The eight-week course focuses on addressing climate impacts along California’s Central Coast. Participants will gain:

• A deeper understanding of the psychology and science behind climate change
• Tools and resources to forge greater community connections
• Skills to effectively communicate about the climate crisis
• Opportunities to join the movement

NEXT COHORT: Winter 2025:  Tuesdays, January 28 – March 18

FORMAT: Online via Zoom + in-person field trips

FREQUENCY: Weekly classes on Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. PST plus field trips on weekends (two hours + travel time)

COST: $350; A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available for those who express financial need. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

COST: $350. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available for those who express financial need. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

INSTRUCTOR: Kathi King

TEACHING ASSISTANT: Arya Nantarajan

Don’t delay! Join the next Climate Stewards Cohort today!

Give the gift of climate action

Know someone in your life who would benefit from taking CEC’s Climate Stewards course? Give the gift of climate action to a friend, colleague, or family member this holiday season.

Contact Kathi King at kking@cecmail.org to purchase a spot in our Winter (January), Spring (April), or Fall (September) cohort.

Other Opportunities

Get up to $2,000 for an e-bike –  Applications are open on December 18.

Been dreaming of getting an e-bike? Now’s your chance!

You could qualify for up to $2,000 in state funding to put toward an e-bike! But don’t wait – California E-Bike Incentive Project funding is granted on a first come, first-served basis. Need help applying? We got you! CEC can help you see if you’re eligible and walk you through the application process. Reach out to Kat Orellana at korellana@cecmail.org for assistance.

Attention property managers, business owners, and government entities: For a limited time, Communities in Charge is offering up to $12,000 in incentives to install one or more EV chargers on your property. Applications are open until January 31, 2025. Sign up for CEC’s Electrify Your Life Program to get free, one-on-one application support!

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.