SBEarthDay.org facebook.com/SBEarthday instagram.com/sb_earthday SANTA BARBARA Community Environmental Council’s festival guide PRODUCED BY Community Environmental Council & CarpEvents SATURDAY, APRIL 27 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. SUNDAY, APRIL 28 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. ALAMEDA PARK SANTA BARBARA Join Us in Taking Courageous Action for Our Planet and Our Communities Educate 100+ EXHIBITORS GREEN CAR SHOW RIDE & DRIVE (ELECTRIC CARS & BIKES) KIDS CORNER HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS Inspire ENVIRONMENTAL HERO AWARDS ZERO WASTE BEER & WINE GARDEN LIVE MUSIC HOMEGROWN ROOTS ZONE (ALL ABOUT OUR LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM ) Act PLANT-FORWARD FOOD COURT ELECTED OFFICIALS FREE BIKE VALET CLIMATE ACTION STAGE ECO MARKETPLACE
2 EARTH DAY 2024 | SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT | APRIL 25, 2024 ECO MARKETPLACE 111 Abderrhmane Bocoum 122 Ambrosia Produce Bag 124 Be Bindaas 104 Because of Hope 112 Blue Dolphin Alliance 117 Blue Planet Eco-Eyewear 118 Brighten Solar Co. 100 Channel Islands Restoration 116 Chowdees 102 Fleks Footwear and Blumaka 103 Golden Tribe Boutique 128 Hammies 133 Henna Me Beautiful 113 Indigo Trading Post 119 Ingkarat Apparel 101 Kind Cup 107 LeafFilter Gutter ProtectIon 127 Lobos Del Mar 115 Marine Watchdogs 110 Mission Refill 120 Monarch Botanika 106 Outerknown 121 PoweredUp Network 108 Pure Water Systems (Matilija) 109 Rilascio Chiropractic 131 Saraba arts 105 Sunkissed Pantry 123 Swimzz 130 System Pavers 129 Iron Works 114 Winning Ways 125 Yantra”s Collection 132 YAYA BAMBOO 126 ZADA PUBLIC SQUARE 302 Central Coast Community Energy 322 Tri County Regional Energy Network 303 World Animal Protection 331 Bye Bye Mattress 347 California Marine Sanctuary Foundation 307 California Nature Art Museum 352 Citizens Climate Lobby 344 Citizens Planning Association 360 City of Santa Barbara 332 Community Environmental Council 304 County of Santa Barbara 343 EF International Language Campus, Santa Barbara 333 Elected Officials Booth 353 Environmental Defense Center 301 Explore Ecology 359 Friendship Center 300 Ganna Walska Lotusland 346 Gaviota Coast Conservancy 308 GetOilOut! 323 Goleta Sanitary District 324 Goleta Water District 349 Heal the Ocean 340 Health Care for All 312 Healing Justice Santa Barbara 354 League of Women Voters Santa Barbara 334 Los Padres ForestWatch 309 Los Padres National Forest 330 MarBorg Industries 355 Martin Luther King Jr., Committee of SB 317 Moorea Coral Reef / Santa Barbara Coastal Long-term Ecological Research sites 345 Peace Corps 356 Planet Protectors 314 Planned Parenthood California Central Coast 306 REI 318 Robert F Kennedy Jr for President 2024 336 SAGE Trail Alliance 348 Santa Barbara Audubon Society 305 Santa Barbara Channelkeeper
BEER & WINE GARDEN PUBLIC SQUARE PUBLIC SQUARE PLANT-FORWARD FOOD COURT GREEN CAR SHOW MAIN STAGE FREE SPEECH AREA ECO MARKET PLACE BEER TRAILER BEER TRAILER ENTRANCE ENTRANCE 103 106 104 107 100 110 109 113 302 303 301 300 334 330 332 114 115 116 117 118 119 128 129 132 133 130 403 404 405 406 407 402 401 400 W10 W13 W3 W1 W2 W7 331 333 350 352 349 351 344 345 342 343 354 357 356 359 353 355 358 348 346 347 325 322 324 108 105 101 111 112 360 339 341 340 336 337 335 323 304 W6 W5 131 127 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 140 601 102 305 309 313 307 306 310 314 315 308 317 311 318 319 312 300 - 329 400-407 330 - 370 100 - 140 370 Micheltorena St Sola St Anacapa St Santa Barbara St Santa Barbara St STAGE MAINSTAGE SATURDAY, APRIL 27 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. &
2024 EXHIBITORS
EARTH DAY 2024 | SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT | APRIL 25, 2024 3 HOMEGROWN ROOTS KIDS CORNER GREEN CAR SHOW RIDE & DRIVE BIKE VALET RIDE & DRIVE ENTRANCE 506 509 207 514 507 510 206 515 516 508 511 208 205 212 211 210 503 504 501 512 E9 E7 E3 E2 E1 513 203 200 204 202 201 E15 E10 209 500 - 516 200 - 212 Sola St Garden St Santa Barbara St Santa Barbara St KIDSSTAGE FESTIVAL SERVICES & ACTIVITIES FIRST AID INFO KIOSK RESTROOMS WATER STATION VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN ELECTED OFFICIALS. HOST: Community Environmental Council PRODUCTION MAP | revised 04-18-24 SUNDAY, APRIL 28 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. & 325 Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council 601 Santa Barbara Elemental Aerial Arts 351 Santa Barbara Independent 341 Santa Barbara Urban Creeks Council 313 Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network 346 SB Surfrider Foundation 350 Share International USA 315 Sierra Club 311 Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance 335 Summer Solstice Celebration 370 Talk-O-Truck 319 The Colleges of Law 339 The Nature Conservancy 357 The Riviera Ridge School 337 The Terrace Foundation 310 Tribal Trust Foundation 358 UC Master Gardeners 140 UCSB Shoe Recycling 342 World Dance for Humanity PLANT FORWARD FOOD COURT 406 Bigstraw Boba 407 Considered Coffee 401 Elubia’s Kitchen 400 Hi-Fi Pizza Pi 403 MOMO SOULS 404 Santa Barbara Hives 405 The Tamale Fiesta 402 Vuture Food HOMEGROWN ROOTS 515 Beekeeper’s Guild of Santa Barbara 512 Farm Fresh To You 504 Foodbank of Santa Barbara County 511 Get Hooked Seafood 510 Isla Vista Compost Collective 514 Isla Vista Food Co-op 513 Kawi Foods 516 Relaxation Tea 509 Rooted Santa Barbara County 501 Santa Barbara Botanic Garden 506 Santa Barbara Vegans 508 SB Beaver Brigade 507 SB Permaculture Network 503 Students for Eco-Education & Agriculture (SEEAG) KIDS CORNER 205 Anacapa School 211 Dancing With Dragons 200 Explore Ecology 206 Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast 203 Growing Babies Infant Center 201 Learning Den 202 Mother’s Corner 209 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation 204 Parent-Child Workshops of Santa Barbara 208 Santa Barbara Face Painting 212 Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History & Sea Center 207 South Coast Karate GREEN CAR SHOW E9 CEC Green Car Show Booth W 10 Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition W12 Central Coast Community Energy W7 Chargepoint W11 City of Santa Barbara W3 E BIKE WAREHOUSE W2 E-BIKERY ELECTRIC BIKES E10 EV Advocates of Ventura County W5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership E2 Lucid Motors E10 & W13 Owners Circle W1 Rad Power Bikes E1 Rivian E3 Santa Barbara Nissan E15 SBMTD E7 Super Bee Rescue HOMEGROWN ROOTS KIDS CORNER PLANT-FORWARD GREEN CAR SHOW RIDE & DRIVE BIKE VALET RIDE & DRIVE ENTRANCE 403 404 405 406 407 506 509 207 514 402 507 510 206 515 516 401 508 511 208 205 212 211 210 400 503 504 501 512 E9 W10 W13 W3 E7 E3 E2 E1 W1 W2 W7 513 325 322 324 323 203 200 204 202 201 E15 E10 W6 W5 209 500 - 516 200 - 212 370 Sola St Garden St Santa Barbara St Santa Barbara St KIDSSTAGE FESTIVAL SERVICES & ACTIVITIES FIRST AID INFO KIOSK RESTROOMS WATER STATION VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN ELECTED OFFICIALS. HOST: Community Environmental Council PRODUCTION MAP | revised 04-18-24 27 SUNDAY, APRIL 28 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Community Environmental Council festival Alameda Park | Santa Barbara Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April 28
Mobile Washers
A & A Window Cleaning (805) 699-5656
All Natural Carpet Cleaning (805) 245-6030
B&R Carpet Cleaning (805) 966-3208
Big Green Cleaning Company (805) 692-1000
Car Wash Coming Mobile Detail (805) 746-4167
The Carpet Guy (805) 962-2020
Casa Beautiful (805) 886-5554
Chely’s Queen Car Wash (805) 280-3527
Coastal Bin Cleaning (833) BIN-GUYS
Coleman Carpet Cleaners, Inc. (805) 683-2305
Evershade (805) 962-9700
Francisco’s Mobile Detailing (805) 729-6367
George's House Cleaning (805) 280-3506
Holguin’s Detail (805) 453-5728
Infinity Mobile Car Wash (805) 280-3506
Jan-Eco Cleaning Company (805) 453-1708
JC’s Auto Detailing (805) 452-8361
Just Klean It (805) 618-8378
Munoz Auto Detailing (818) 300-9989
Nova Mobile Detail (805) 708-3517
Pacific Coast Powerwash (805) 455-1537
Perfection Detail (805) 617-5608
Quality Wash and Detail (805) 570-1076
Royal Carpet Cleaning (805) 284-3929
S. B. Pacific Carpet and Window Cleaning (805) 895-9576
Santa Barbara Steam Cleaning (805) 962-2723
SB Pressure Washing (805) 896-5433
Southern Coast Janitorial Services (805) 964-4993
Surface Management Inc. (805) 884-0215
Treat the Leak (805) 896-1864
Unique Maintenance Inc. (805) 962-4053
Vico’s Auto Detailing (805) 252-5703
Restaurants & Caterers
Ah Juice 432 E. Haley St
Arigato Sushi
1225 State St
Arnoldi’s Café
600 Olive St
Backyard Bowls
331 Motor Way
3849 State St
Barbareño (805) 963-9591
Blenders in the Grass
1046 Coast Village Rd
315-J Meigs Rd
3973 State St
720 State St
Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach 2981 Cliff Dr
The Brewhouse 229 W. Montecito St
Buena Onda (805) 259-3593
Ca’Dario
Pizzeria Veloce 38 W. Victoria St
Ca’Dario Restaurant 37 E. Victoria St
Cajé Coffee Roasters
1316 State St
416 E. Haley St 811A State St
California Pizza Kitchen
719 Paseo Nuevo
Chad’s Café 216 W. Cabrillo Blvd
Chuck’s of Hawaii 3888 State St
Considered Coffee
102 E. Yanonali St.
The Cruisery
501 State St
Dawn Patrol 324 State St
Derf’s Café 2000 De La Vina St
Dune Coffee Roasters
1101 State St 528 Anacapa St
Duo Catering & Events
614 E. Haley St
El Paseo Restaurant
813 Anacapa St
Eureka!
601 Paseo Nuevo
Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen
35 State St Suite A
Fresco Café
23 E. Canon Perdido St
Giovanni’s Pizza
3020 State St
The Good Lion
1212 State St
Green Table
113 W. De La Guerra St
Hana Kitchen
503 State St
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E. Canon Perdido St 2720 De La Vina St
Helena Avenue Bakery
131 Anacapa St Suite C Institution Ale
516 State St
Jack’s Bistro & Famous Bagels
53 S. Milpas St
Jill’s Place
Shalhoob’s Restaurant
632 Santa Barbara St
Joe’s Café
536 State St
Juice Ranch
33 Parker Way
Kanaloa Seafood Kitchen & Market
715 Chapala St
Kyle’s Kitchen
791 Chapala St
The Lark
131 Anacapa St
Lighthouse Coffee
401 E. Haley St
Lilac Patisserie
1017 State St
Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina St
600 N. Milpas St
Los Arroyos
1280 Coast Village Rd
14 W. Figueroa St
Louie’s at the Upham Hotel
1404 De La Vina St
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The Lovin’ Spoonful
2028 Cliff Dr
Lucky Penny
127 Anacapa St
Mesa Burger (805) 963-7492
McConnell’s
Fine Ice Creams 728 State St
McDonald’s 1906 Cliff Dr
29 N. Milpas St 3940 State St
Meun Fan Thai Café 1819 Cliff Drive
Milk & Honey
30 W. Anapamu St
Mission Street
Ice Cream & Yogurt
201 W. Mission St
Mony’s Mexican Food 217 Anacapa St
Mother Stearns
Candy Co. 219 Stearns Wharf
CaféMulligan’s and Bar
3500 McCaw Ave
Natural Café
361 Hitchcock Way
Nook
116 Santa Barbara St
Norton’s Deli
18 W. Figueroa St
Oat Bakery
5 W. Haley St
Pacific Pickle Works PacificPickleWorks.com
The Palace Grill
8 E. Cota St
Panino
1014 Coast Village Rd
834 Santa Barbara St
The Patio Café 3007 De La Vina St
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
3905 State St
Pickles & Swiss
811 State St
Pressed Juicery
1024 Coast Village Rd
Pure Joy Catering PureJoyCatering.com
Recipes Bakery
604 Santa Barbara St
Rincon Brewery (805) 869-6627
Roy 7 W. Carillo St
Rusty’s Pizza
111 State St
232 W. Carrillo St
3731 State St 414 N. Milpas St
Santa Barbara
Wine Collective 131 Anacapa St Suite C
Satellite 1117 State St
The Shop Kitchen 730 N. Milpas St
Shoreline Beach Café 801 Shoreline Dr
South Coast Deli 10 E. Carrillo St
Stanton’s Gourmet Catering (805) 698-3478
Starbucks Coffee
1046 Coast Village Rd
1235 State St
1990 Cliff Dr
208 W. Carrillo St 3815 State St 3957 State St 539 State St
Taffy’s Pizza 2026 De La Vina St
Test Pilot
211 Helena Ave
Three Pickles 126 E. Canon Perdido
Toma Restaurant & Bar 324 W. Cabrillo Blvd
Validation Ale (805) 500-3111
Via Maestra 42 3343 State St
Whole Foods Market 3761 State St
Yellow Belly 2611 De La Vina St
Yogurtland 621 State St
Ayers Automotive (805) 319-7169
Higgins Muffler & Brake (805) 564-1033
International Autohaus (805) 965-8012
Lang Motors (805) 965-5671
Lara's Auto Repairs (805) 963-1096
Muller & Goss Automotive Repair (805) 962-1613
Munoz’s Auto Repair (805) 963-1121
Powell Garage (805) 962-6163
Santa Barbara Autowerks (805) 804-9104
Schneider Autohaus (805) 617-0606
Smog-It (805) 564-4948
Superior Brake & Alignment (805) 962-1417
Automotive Businesses Contractors
Bowman’s Auto Repair (805) 965-5051
Cory Motors (805) 965-4581
The Engine Company Auto Repair (805) 965-6789
Haik’s German Autohaus (805) 965-0975
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Swedemasters (805) 324-7668
Westside Auto Repair (805) 963-5053
Armstrong Associates (805) 569-6170
Consolidated Overhead Door & Gate (805) 965-0539
Finley Construction Inc. (805) 722-2181
Matthew G Sicheri Construction (805) 451-0857
Santa Barbara Koi (805) 882-2256
Santa Barbara Painting, Inc. (805) 685-3548
SB Progressive Painting, Inc. (805) 570-8520
Stone & Masonry (805) 692-6810
Value Added Building, Inc. (805) 722-5771
Vernon Construction (805) 963-1244
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Green Car Show +
Green Car Show
On Santa Barbara and Micheltorena Streets
Clean vehicles from Rivian, Nissan, Lucid, and more!
The latest in electric bicycle technology from several local companies including Rad Power Bikes, E-Bikery, and Electric Bikes of Santa Barbara.
Owner’s Circle with electric vehicle drivers sharing why they love their clean fuel cars.
Incentives, rebates, and grants that make NEW and USED electric vehicles a smart, affordable option.
Ride & Drive
Corner of Micheltorena and Santa Barbara Streets
Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Try out electric cars and bikes from Rivian, Lucid, and Rad Power Bikes Sign up for a time slot at each booth.
Bike Valet
Corner of Micheltorena and Santa Barbara Streets
The Community Environmental Council is your local non-profit resource for switching to clean energy and energy-efficient solutions. Our FREE Electrify Your Life service will help you navigate incentive and rebate programs that pay up to 100% of the costs. FREE solar, EV charger, and energy efficiency incentives assistance for property owners and managers in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
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Corner of Santa Barbara and Micheltorena Streets down through Sola Street
Plug into grassroots climate action and resilience efforts with the Community Environmental Council and dozens of other nonprofits.
Environmental organizations
Political groups
Energy and water districts
Climate activists
Local Nonprofits
Homegrown Roots
Along Santa Barbara Street
Homegrown Roots
Connect with local farmers and food producers, food and beverage artisans, small business owners, and non-profit organizations working in the food system.
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Welcome to CEC’s Environmental Hub, an epicenter for bold, community-led climate action
For more information, including rates and how to book, visit envirohubsb.org
Featuring versatile, well-appointed spaces for your next meeting or event:
The Hal Conklin Community Room is a flexible space designed to host meetings, lectures, and workshops in a variety of configurations.
The Patricia & Paul Bragg Foundation Atrium, which boasts high ceilings and plenty of natural light, is an excellent choice for receptions, banquets, and gatherings. A large drop-down screen makes it the ideal location for evening film screenings.
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TODAY!
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(ONCE YOU’VE READ IT COVER TO COVER) REDUCE
Share your copy with friends! REUSE Get creative! Use as wrapping paper, in compost, and for cleaning around the house RECYCLE Dispose in a recycle bin
WISHING YOU A WONDERFUL EARTH DAY TODAY & EVERY DAY!
Since launching the Envirotokens program last year, we have raised over $40,000 for local nonprofits and prevented nearly 400,000 single-use bags from polluting the Earth. By donating 10¢ for every reusable bag you bring in, we can all make a difference.
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10 EARTH DAY 2024 | SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT | APRIL 25, 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM for Supporting FARMING Can Regenerative Agriculture Save Jalama Canyon — and Everyone Else? for the Future FREE Santa Barbara activitiesafter-schoolguide! ON P. 25 021 Want Not Grand Tajiguas Project Turns Proverb into Reality by Jean Yamamura Alessia Patisserie’s Family Tradition Thank You 37 Years of VOL. 37 POISON in the PACIFIC David Valentine TalksUnder PLUS Alpha Resource Center Provides Lifelong Family Support SBCC Fall Sports Preview Flinging the Doors Open on the S.B. Studio Artists’ Tour Carp Skatepark Opens SANTA BARBARA FRESH FACES FRESH FACESENVIRONMENTAL ACTION of EIGHT PEOPLE WORKING ON THE FRONT LINES OF SUSTAINABILITY FRONT LINES OF SUSTAINABILITY SANTABARBARAENTERSORANGETIER VOL. 38 STUDENTS PROTEST for Teacher Pay Mollie Does DELI YOUTUBE PILOT Strikes Again Chris HOLIDAYShiflett’sHOEDOWN In DAVIDMemoriam: KRIEGER Return of the KELP FOREST PLUS How a Fisherman’s Near-Tragedy at Sea Inspired a Global Project to Build Underwater Habitat from the Floor Up by Callie Fausey | Photos by Chris Goldblatt VOL. 37 NO. 912 A Catalyst for Climate Activism A Catalyst for Climate Activism Water War in Carrot Country Pickleball vs. Brawlin’ Betties A Perfect Storm of Teacher Troubles Ceramic Love Letters to S.B. + + CEC’s New Environmental Hub Sprouts on State Street by Callie Fausey Photos by Ingrid Bostrom
Eco Marketplace
Kids Corner
Kids Corner
Corner of Sola and Santa Barbara Streets
Learningden Preschool organizes an engaging experience that empowers youth and inspires them to lead eco-conscious lives.
Hands-on activities and fun games
Storytelling and music
Bilingual Family Passport
Eco Marketplace
Lookfor thegreen Passport circles!
Enjoy a stroll around the park, visiting booths with fun, family-friendly activities. Collect a stamp at each booth and bring it to the Community Environmental Council (#332) to play our eco-spinning wheel game and complete your passport. You’ll receive a ticket for our booth drawing!
Along Anacapa Street
Being an eco-citizen is easy with all the green goods and services in our Eco Marketplace.
Home goods, healthy living, and reuse products
Eco-friendly clothes and jewelry
Sustainable home products and services
Be sure to visit our zone sponsor Channel Islands Restoration (#100) and Matilija (#108)
EXPLORE ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARDS
Sunday, April 28, 12:00 p.m., Main Stage
Explore Ecology’s Annual Awards honor the outstanding teachers, students, and school clubs that lead the way in environmental stewardship and make a difference in local schools and classrooms across Santa Barbara County. Join us in celebrating these local eco-champions at the Explore Ecology Awards Ceremony.
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2024 SANTA BARBARA FESTIVAL
Planet vs. Plastics
This year’s festival theme aligns with the Earth Day Network’s global theme of Planet vs. Plastics, a call to advocate for widespread awareness on the health risks of plastics, rapidly phasing out single-use plastics, and pushing for a strong UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution by the end of 2024.
To further amplify this critical initiative, the Community Environmental Council (CEC) is thrilled to honor a climate justice activist dedicated to protecting frontline communities from the negative impacts of plastic pollution, leading the way to a more resilient future.
CEC’S Environmental Hero AWARDS
Honoring powerful climate action through daily personal action and political advocacy
WHEN: Sunday, April 28 at 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Main Stage
Alejandra Warren
Plastic Free Future
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Alejandra Warren co-founded Plastic Free Future, a California-based nonprofit committed to the reduction and elimination of plastic pollution through promoting reusable alternatives, with a focus on outreach to underserved and systemicallyexcluded communities. Alejandra is also an NGO delegate to the UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution. She has dedicated her life to making an impact on climate change and her work lights the way for communities everywhere.
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MAY 9 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Advancing Sustainable Development in an Era of Housing Growth
15,000 new housing units are planned for Santa Barbara County over the next eight years. Learn about the challenges such significant growth poses, and hear possible solutions that can inform further community discussion. Co-hosted by CEC and Santa Barbara City College.
JUNE 6 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Total Garbage: Book Signing with Author Ed Humes
Meet Ed Humes, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World. Ed will discuss how cutting waste can upgrade our lives and save our planet, offering practical tips to reduce your impact.
JUNE 27 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Plastic Free July Expo
Meet local businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies that are engaged in plastic reduction efforts. Complete a passport and be eligible to win eco-friendly prizes. Co-hosted by CEC and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper.
Learn more and register at envirohubsb.org/events | 1219 State Street, Santa Barbara
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EARTH DAY 2024 | SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT | APRIL 25, 2024 15 Adventure starts here Experience emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles Tell us what environmental issues you think need coverage Visit The Independent at our Earth Day Festival booth located in the Public Square! Ever Kayaked the Sea Caves at Channel Islands National Park? Questions? We’re open 8am-5pm, 7 days a week. Call (805) 884-9283
Plant-Forward Food Court
DRINK LOCAL
Food Court Food Court
Corner of Santa Barbara and Sola Streets
Featuring the best climate-friendly fare in the region. Offering vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options sourced from local and regenerative farms, ranches, and food producers to please every type of eater.
Hi-Fi Pizza Pi (pizza)
Elubia’s Kitchen (latin american cuisine)
Vuture Food (vegan fried chicken)
MOMO SOULS (Himalayan)
Beer and Wine Garden
Santa Barbara Hives (pizza and sandwiches)
The Tamale Fiesta (tamales)
Bigstraw Boba (boba tea)
Considered Coffee
Main Stage
Beer and Wine Garden
On Micheltorena Street between Santa Barbara and Anacapa Streets
Come hang out with friends in the festival beer and wine garden. Listen to live local bands on the Main Stage while you enjoy cold beers from 805, hard kombucha from June Shine, or a refreshing glass of wine from Brander Vineyards.
Firestone Walker Brewing Company - 805 and 805 Cerveza Beer
Brander Vineyard Wine
June Shine Hard Kombucha
Zero waste libations made possible with the r.Cup system. Must be 21 years or older to enter
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Evan Blix 1:20–2:20
2:20 - 2:35: World Dance for Humanity
No Simple Highway 2:40–3:40
False Puppet 4:00–5:30
The Last Decade 5:45 –7:00
Poets for Climate Action
Council Member
Stuart Kasdin 12:00-1:00
Supervisor Laura Capps 1:00-2:00
Council Member Kristen Sneddon & Congressman Salud Carbajal 2:00-3:00
Supervisor Joan Hartmann & Senator Monique Limon 3:00-4:00
Council Member
Oscar Gutierrez 4:00-5:00
1:00–2:00: Shows that Teach
1:30–2:30: Wand Making with Santa Barbara Charter School (workshop)
2:00 - 2:30: Dancing with Dragons
2:30 - 3:00: Santa Barbara Gymnastics Club
3:00-3:30: Karate Class with South Coast Karate (workshop)
3:30-4:00: Earth Dance Party with the Learningden for Kids
Environmental Hero Award 12:00 - 1:00
Bobby, Fin & Dave 1:15-2:00
Queentide 2:20-3:00
The Vonettes 3:15-4:15
Rastan Campbell 4:30-5:00
Cornerstone 5:15-6:30
Change to Environmental Hero Discussion
Council Member
James Kyriaco 11:00 - 12:00
Council Member Michael Jordan 1:00-2:00
12-12:30: Capoeira Sulda Bahla
12:30-1:00: South Coast Karate
1-1:30: Kids Environmental Hero Awards
1:30-2:00 Dancing with Dragons
1:30–2:30: Wand Making with Santa Barbara Charter School (workshop)
2:00: Make Your Own Eco Friendly Sensory Bin (workshop)
2:00 - 2:30 Karate Class with South Coast Karate (workshop)
2:00 - 3:00: Earth Dance Party with the Learningden for Kids
EARTH DAY 2024 | SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT | APRIL 25, 2024 17 10:00 a.m. 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 p.m. 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 10:00 a.m. 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 p.m. 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 MAIN STAGE Near Beer & Wine Garden MAIN STAGE Near Beer & Wine Garden CLIMATE ACTION STAGE Public Square CLIMATE ACTION STAGE Public Square ELECTED OFFICIALS Public Square #310 ELECTED OFFICIALS Public Square #310 KIDS STAGE Kids Corner KIDS STAGE Kids Corner FESTIVAL SCHEDULE | SATURDAY, APRIL 27 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE | SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Sophie Holt 12:00–1:00 Will Breamn 11:00-11:45 Gardening with Natives for Climate Action 12:00-1:00 Santa Barbara’s Big Oil Resistance 1:00-2:00 DRIFT by Pesticide Free Soil Project 2:00-3:00 3:00: Eat Climate-Smart 3:20: Electrify Your Home 3:40: Electrifica Tu Casa 1:00: Save Big on EVs 1:20: Become A Climate Activist 1:40: EVs Para Todos From Wish-Cycling to Recycling with Planet Protectors 2:00-3:00 Empowering Resilience: Integrating Solar Power with Battery
Systems 4:00-5:00 Council Member Eric Friedman 11:00-12:00 Yoga with “Here We Grow” 11:00-12:00
with Learningden—Take Home Your Own Plant (workshop) 11:30-12:30
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Gardening
Gardening with Learningden—Take Home Your Own Plant (workshop) 11:30-12:30
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