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Now is the time to join forces for climate action.
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CEC’s next Climate Stewards Course Begins on January 28.
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When climate disasters strike, knowing how to help impacted communities and habitats can be daunting. CEC’s Climate Stewards certification program equips you with the knowledge to take climate action and connects you with a network of local activists working to promote community recovery and resilience.
Taking bold measures to stop the climate crisis requires all of us—non-profit leaders, professionals, recent college graduates, retirees, and community members—to work together. CEC’s Climate Stewards certification program is designed to provide participants with the tools needed to take individual and collective action that makes an impact.
The next cohort starts on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Secure your spot today!
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When you join our Climate Stewards Certification Program, you:
- Gain access to climate action resources and opportunities to join the movement
- Learn the psychology and science behind climate change
- Forge greater community connections
- Join a supportive community of climate steward alumni who continue to share knowledge and expand climate action together long after the course is complete
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Anyone can be a Climate Steward!
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“CEC’s Climate Stewards program was transformative for both my personal and professional journey. It deepened my understanding of what it means to be an environmental steward, equipping me with actionable tools and insights to make a greater impact through my business, EcoStiks. By connecting with a passionate and like-minded community, I gained invaluable partnerships and ideas that not only enriched my commitment to the planet but also empowered EcoStiks to grow as a business rooted in collaboration, creativity, and environmental responsibility.”
—Julie Schneiderman, Climate Steward Alumna and founder of EcoStiks
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While taking CEC’s Climate Stewards Course, Julie became fascinated with climate stories and collective environmental action that fosters “community, understanding, and compassion.” For her Stewardship Project, Julie teamed up with the Starfish Connection and their mobile recording studio, the “Talk-O-Truck,” at the 2024 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival to gather and record climate stories and promote community climate resilience. She hopes to connect with other climate storytelling initiatives around the world to collect climate data and facilitate connections.
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Next Cohort Winter 2025, January 28 – March 18
Format Online classes via Zoom + in-person field trips
Frequency Classes on Tuesdays: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. PST; 3-4 field trips on weekends: two hours plus 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.
Instructor Kathi King
Teaching Assistant Arya Nantarajan
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Save the Date!
CEC’s Youth Climate Workshop
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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.
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AVAILABLE NOW:
Newly Renovated Open-Plan Office Space at CEC’s Environmental Hub
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Located at 1219 State Street, 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. 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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Other Upcoming Events and Opportunities
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“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
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Community Voices Wanted: Join Our Committee!
The Santa Barbara County Regional Climate Collaborative is looking for three community members to join the Coordinating Committee for the Guadalupe-Lompoc Climate Action Initiative (GLI). The GLI is a multi-year collaborative effort that supports community-serving organizations and local governments across Santa Barbara County with capacity building, planning, project development, and community engagement so they can address air quality, extreme heat, water supply, food security, and wildfire risk. If you live or work in or around Guadalupe or Lompoc, this is your chance to support meaningful local climate action! Learn more here.
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Support Critical Work Like This
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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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Learn more about how you can invest in CEC’s work to accelerate regional climate solutions at cecsb.org/donate.
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