Events around Santa Barbara
Get ready for natural dyeing fun at our Community Indigo Dye Bath Workshop. Refresh your favorite fabrics and clothing. Bring an item from home that needs a new burst of color and experience the magic of natural indigo dyeing. Our staff will guide you through the dyeing process and help you transform your chosen piece …
Show the beach some love! Join us for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Meet in front of the Watershed Resource Center (blue building) to sign in. You are welcome to bring your own clean up supplies or use ours. We’ll …
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Central Coast at SCAPE’s (Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment) annual juried Fall Show, Central Coast Reflections. Held at the prestigious Music Academy of the West in Lehmann Hall, this two-day event not only celebrates stunning local art, but also supports a vital cause—benefiting environmental education nonprofit Explore …
Isn’t it time to show your favorite beach or creek some love? Join us for Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 21st. The largest volunteer effort in California, Coastal Cleanup Day is our day to give back to the ocean, beaches, and creeks that make Santa Barbara County such a wonderful place to live. Get …
Show the beach some love! Join us for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Meet in front of the Watershed Resource Center (blue building) to sign in. You are welcome to bring your own clean up supplies or use ours. We’ll …
Get creative with Explore Ecology every Saturday, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you. Our November theme is “Cardboard Creations.” Make dioramas, holiday crackers, and more this month. Get inspired to recycle and reuse your …
Show the beach some love! Join us for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Meet in front of the Watershed Resource Center (blue building) to sign in. You are welcome to bring your own clean up supplies or use ours. We’ll …
Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or just beginning your sewing journey, our monthly club is the perfect place to bring your projects to life!
Get creative with Explore Ecology every Saturday, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you. Our November theme is “Cardboard Creations.” Make dioramas, holiday crackers, and more this month. Get inspired to recycle and reuse your …
Learn to crochet with Madison Connaughton on Friday, November 22, at 6:00 pm. We’ll cover the basics in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop, including how to chain, make a “magic circle,” and create essential stitches—all leading up to crafting a classic granny square. Each attendee will leave with a crochet hook and a ball of yarn …
Get creative with Explore Ecology every Saturday, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you. Our November theme is “Cardboard Creations.” Make dioramas, holiday crackers, and more this month. Get inspired to recycle and reuse your …
Get creative with us every SATURDAY, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you. We can’t wait to create with you. Our December theme is "Holiday Reuse", join our challenge this holiday season to give handcrafted …
Show the beach some love! Join us for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Meet in front of the Watershed Resource Center (blue building) to sign in. You are welcome to bring your own clean up supplies or use ours. We’ll …
Get creative with us every SATURDAY, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you. We can’t wait to create with you. Our December theme is "Holiday Reuse", join our challenge this holiday season to give handcrafted …
Prepare to be inspired! Join Explore Ecology for the Environmental Stewardship Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 17th at the beautiful Cabrillo Pavilion to honor Santa Barbara County’s environmental champions. You’ll hear powerful stories from teachers, students, and community leaders – all outstanding environmental stewards who create positive change in our community. Enjoy a delicious lunch …
