Environmental education and arts nonprofit. Empowering our community to protect and preserve the environment since 1990.
Santa Barbara, CA
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Join us on Friday, Nov. 22, at 6 pm for a Crochet workshop with Madison Connaughton! We’ll cover the basics, from chaining and making a "magic circle" to essential stitches—all leading up to crafting a classic granny square!
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We are so grateful to the Johnson Ohana Foundation for their generous $10,000 donation for our creative reuse and sustainability programs!
The Johnson Ohana Foundation was founded by Kim and Jack Johnson to support environmental, art, & music education.
Our Garden Education team had an amazing day at White Buffalo Land Trust, diving deep into regenerative agriculture, compost techniques, and soil health. Big thanks to Jessie Smith, Director of Land Stewardship, and Ana Smith, Director of Programs & Engagement, for hosting us! 🧡
If you've ever wished for an adult version of our popular Crafternoons, now’s your chance! Teens and adults are invited to the EE Makerspace this Sat. Nov 2 at 2 pm for an afternoon of creativity.
Bring a project or start something new!
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Join us for Crafternoons – where creativity & family fun meet every Saturday morning from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the EE Makerspace! This November, our theme is Cardboard Creations! Craft forest dioramas, kinetic creatures, and more! See you on Saturday!
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With a bounty of fresh produce, the timing was perfect to brew up some “potions” in the garden for Halloween! Garden Educator Roxanne created a magical experience for her students who had a blast sampling "Frog Juice", "Beetle Juice", & "Pumpkin Juice."
Happy Halloween!
Garden Educator Courtney shared a fall treat with her students: homemade Pumpkin Butter! Lightly spiced & spread on nasturtium leaves with apple slices & petals, it's a unique garden-to-table snack! Read Courtney’s delicious recipe & try it at home! 🍁💛
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🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that Art From Scrap and the EE Makerspace have won Best Place to Make Art in the Santa Barbara Independent’s Readers' Poll!Thank you to everyone who voted for us. Your support means the world! 🌎💚
👻Get ready for a spooktacular Crafternoon!
If your costume needs a little extra flair—a wand, crown, or mask—or you want to create some festive decorations, join us!
See you there! 🕸️💀
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Who knew building a scrappy cage could be so much fun? Check out Andie, Delaney, and Courtney’s creation at the La Cumbre Middle School garden! Using only materials they found in the shed, they got resourceful and built this awesome cage—complete with a functional door! 🚪✨
Meet Madison, our new EE Makerspace Coordinator! With a background in Renaissance art & literature, Madison is passionate about accessibility & diversity in art education.
When she’s not working, you’ll find her reading, crocheting, baking, or exploring new hiking trails.
We’re thrilled to announce that Explore Ecology has received a generous donation of $4,116 from SCAPE! 🎨🌿 Thank you to Kathy McGill, SCAPE Board President, for presenting the check & to all the talented artists & attendees who made the show such a success.
🌿 Meet Kaydence, a new team member at Explore Ecology! She’s an adventurer at heart, always on the lookout for new hiking trails, camping spots, & cozy coffee shops. She’s also on a mission to visit every national park!
Welcome Kaydence! 👋✨
🌊Ready to make a difference & enjoy a beautiful morning at the beach?
🌞Join us for a cleanup this Sunday, October 13, 10am - 12pm at Arroyo Burro!
✨ All volunteers get a FREE cup of clam chowder @sbshellfishco
We can't wait to see you there! 💙
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🧵✨ Join us for the Sewing and Mending Club tomorrow night, October 9th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the EE Makerspace (above Art From Scrap)! Open to all levels, from beginners to sewing pros!
Tickets are $15, open to adults & teens 13+.
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School gardeners got their hands dirty and helped plant their first starts at the Foothill Elementary!
We can’t wait to see how these little plants blossom with care and attention from these young eco-stewards! 🌻🌾
Get creative every Saturday from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! This October, step into Fantasy Land 🧚♀️🌿! Make your own magical world with fairies, elves, secret doors, cork creatures, and more!
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🌟 Join us for a cozy evening of creativity at our **Knitting Workshop** on Friday, October 25th, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm! 🧶✨
Your $25 ticket*includes knitting needles and a ball of yarn to take home, so you can keep the creativity going! 🎉
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🍅✨ Check out this giant basket of cherry tomatoes—3 lbs of gorgeous, freshly harvested goodness from Adams Elementary School Garden! 😍
These vibrant little gems are going to make for an amazing taste test! 🌱
