“Do I Need This?”

Film Screening and Discussion

WHEN: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., February 27, 2025

WHERE: CEC’s Environmental Hub

1219 State St., Santa Barbara

The film screening will be followed by a discussion with UC Santa Barbara Bren School of Environmental Management professor Roland Geyer. Dr. Geyer’s research is guided by his goal to develop knowledge, tools, and methods to reduce environmental impact of industrial production and consumption.

This event is co-hosted by CEC and the Santa Barbara Sierra Club.

Other Upcoming Events at CEC’s Environmental Hub

“Broke” Film Screening and Panel

Thursday, February 13, 2025

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

CEC’s Environmental Hub

1219 State St., Santa Barbara

Ten years ago, a pipeline ruptured near Refugio State Beach, spilling over 100,000 gallons of crude oil into the ocean and contaminating one of the most biologically diverse areas on the California Central Coast. Join us for a free screening of “Broke,” a film that vividly captures the Refugio Oil Spill, followed by a discussion with local experts about the current proposal to restart the pipeline that caused the spill. This event is co-hosted by CEC and the Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara. Sold out.

Energy Equity: Pathways to a Green Economy on the Central Coast

Thursday, February 20, 2025

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

CEC’s Environmental Hub

1219 State St., Santa Barbara

Join us for an evening with climate and environmental justice author and researcher Dr. J. Mijin Cha. Dr. Cha will be joined by Dr. David Pellow in a conversation about her new book, “A Just Transition for All: Workers and Communities for a Carbon-Free Future.”

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.

Dr. Pellow is a UC Santa Barbara Dehlsen Chair and Professor of Environmental Studies and Director of the Global Environmental Justice Project. This free event is co-hosted by CEC, the Central Coast Climate Justice Network and the UC Santa Barbara Community Labor Center. Learn more and register.

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.

• Mending with artist Eliot Spaulding (bring items in need of repair!)

• Patching with EcoStiks founder Julie Schneiderman

• Info session with fast fashion expert and artist Dass Richardson

• Clothing swap (bring up to five items for the swap!)

Learn more and register.

Save the Date

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.

• Register to exhibit
• Sign up to volunteer
• Become a sponsor

AVAILABLE NOW

Newly Renovated Open-Plan Office Suite in CEC’s Environmental Hub

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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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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