University of California, Santa Barbara
ER-T2-1: Student Group

UC Santa Barbara is home to approximately thirty-five student-led environmental organizations, which include the Ecological Coalition, or E-Coalition; our network for campus-based environmental, ecological, and sustainability-oriented groups, including the California Student Public Interest Research Group (CalPIRG); The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF); the Excursion Club; Campus Democrats; the Environmental Affairs Board (EAB); and the Green Campus Program, to name but a few. Each of these programs is devoted to informing the campus and community about many aspects of environmentalism, including climate change, law and policy, ecology, energy, and sustainability. A description of each organization's primary functions and goals, as well as past and current projects, can by found in the included link below.

Here is an example of an event where groups partner together:
UCSB 'DAY WITHOUT A BAG'
GET YOUR FREE REUSABLE BLUE TOTE BAG ALL DAY TODAY!

Join members of UCSB Associated Students, the Santa Barbara City Council, and community and student groups as the first day of Spring Quarter gets underway with "Day Without A Bag" at the UCSB Bookstore. No plastic bags will be offered at the bookstore, and, instead, 3,500 useable bags will be handed out to shoppers in the Ucen as well as Manzanita Village and Del La Guerra Dining Commons.

Press Conference TODAY, April 2, at 12:30pm in front of the UCSB Bookstore.

Here is an example of EAB events:
Lizards Mouth Cleanup
10:00AM-12PM
Meet at the IV Food Co-op
Lizards Mouth is a fantastic natural wonderland, replete with hiking paths, breath taking local views, and rock patterns that are evocative of Sedona, Arizona... all right in our own backyard - only 15 minutes outside Santa Barbara. Come share a day of entertainment and service to our community and help grow Love. There will be four pressure wash teams tackling the mounting graffiti problem, as well as trash & glass pickup crews. Shade and refreshments will be available to all volunteers, as well as free massage and energy work. The Collective will be holding it down with DJs and live music, supplying high energy music to keep work flowing and our bodies moving. Ally will be leading a carpool from IV Food Co-op.
Facebook Event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/319860608059172/
Contact person: Ally (805) 216-4621

Arroyo Hondo Habitat Restoration
Sunday, March 4th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Help do infill planting on the hillside project behind the adobe at Arroyo Hondo Preserve. Bring/wear sturdy shoes/boots, long sleeves, long pants, work gloves, hats, sunscreen, water, and lunch. Tools will be provided.

Parking: Come down the driveway, cross the bridge, and park across from the barn or past the barn on the orchard road.
In Case of Rain: If volunteers are likely to get wet and cold, or if the ground is too wet, the event is cancelled. If rainy weather is forecast, call 567-1115 after 7:00 a.m. on Sunday morning of the event to learn if the scheduled work has been cancelled or modified.
RSVP: Please let them know if you are planning to come on Sunday, March 4th by emailing John Warner, Preserve Co-manager, at arroyohondo@sblandtrust.org if you can help, as they need to plan for work groups, equipment, etc.

S.W.A.P. Festival
12:00-4:00PM
D.S. Park
Sharing with a purpose! It's this simple: Leave any of your unwanted clothes, books, appliances, or anything else you do not need and then take items that others do not need! Awesome, right?! Also, there will be the following activities: tie dye, face painting, clothes mending station, Do It Yourself Workshop, surf board painting community art project, A.S. Recycling game and demonstration, and more! Interested in hosting your own activity or playing music?! Contact Ally at (805) 216-4621.

Thursday
Dinner with Student Government
7:00PM
San Rafael Formal Lounge (on campus residential housing)
Join EAB and other A.S. Organizations for dinner with our student government. This is a great opportunity to network with and learn more about campus organizations, EAB included! Free Chipotle will be provided. Hope to see you there!
Contact person: Eden (949) 525-6710

Friday
Restoration with CCBER
10:30AM
Meet at IV Food Co-op
We will be working with CCBER to plant native plant species in order to decrease the effects of erosion on our coastal paradise. Make sure to wear gardening clothes and sunscreen and to bring some water in your reusable water bottle! :)
Meet up in Manzanita and contact Michelle if you have any trouble finding the crew.
Contact person: Michelle (949) 207-8179

Friday
Homesteading for All
Urban Homesteading for All Talk with Author Rachel Kaplan
12:00-1:00pm
Env. Studies Conference RM, Floor 4L Bren

If you thought living in a city limited you to recycling plastic bottles and shopping at a local farmer’s market, think again. Sustainable living can touch every aspect of your life. It’s available to everyone, no matter where you live. In cities and towns across the country, a growing number of urban dwellers are turning their homes into mini-farms, complete with chickens, rabbits, and goats. These urban farmers work cooperatively to create water, energy, and waste-saving oases of abundance that enhance neighborhoods and communities. Homesteading in cities and towns is a pioneering effort in the creation of local economies and revitalized urban landscapes—a proactive response to some of our culture’s thorniest problems.
More info:(805) 962-¬2571
margie@sbpermaculture.org
www.sbpermaculture.org

Friday
Adopt-A-Block
2:00PM
Meet at IV Food Co-op
This Friday, come help keep the streets clean while relaxing and walking around our beautiful town of Isla Vista. Bring your friends, meet new people, or both. Stick around after the clean up if you are hungry - EAB will provide all volunteers with food!
Contact person: Daniel (714) 366-1194

Friday
Caje Carrot Mob
6:00-9:00 PM
Cajé, 948 Embarcadero Del Norte
Show your support for improving the environment by participating in Cajé’s Carrot Mob! Not only will your purchases directly contribute towards reducing Cajé’s carbon footprint, but you will also have the opportunity to enjoy live music and a 10% discount on ALL menu items. For more information about this event visit: http://www.facebook.com/cajecarrotmob

Saturday
Hike to Gaviota Wind Caves
10:00AM
Meet at IV Food Co-op
Join the handsome, mysterious, dashing Colin as he leads you on a hike through the Gaviota wilderness! This will be a hike that you do not want to miss. Come and have some fun before the heat of finals encroaches upon you. Oh yes, the weather will be gorgeous, so please bring lots of water and your sunglasses.
Contact person: Colin 831-238-1500
Please let him know if you are able to drive as well.

Saturday
Coal Oil Point Restoration
10:00AM-12:00PM
Meet at IV Food Co-op
There will be restoration going from 10-12pm at Coal Oil Point. Anyone is welcome to go; RSVP to Tara 805-893-5092. Join EAB at the co-op at 10am to head over together. Shoot Michelle a text if you would like to join, and she will RSVP for you. Be prepared for the sun and fun! Bring water and sunscreen.
Contact: Michelle 949-207-8179
Sunday
Farmers Market Bike Ride
11:00AM
Meet at the IV Food Co-op
This Sunday, EAB will be biking to the farmers market to purchase organic/sustainable/local foods from Santa Barbara farmers! This is a great opportunity to pick up some local, organic ingredients. So, bring your bike and a few dollars for the farmers market!
Contact person: Michelle (949) 207-8179

Updates and Opportunities
For more environmental events and opportunities, sign up for ESMAIL: the Environmental Studies Program newsletter. Contact Eric Zimmerman, ES advisor, at zimmerman@es.ucsb.edu

THRIVE Documentary Film Screening
March 10th at 4:00 pm, Ojai Playhouse (145 E. Ojai Ave.)
Film Screening hosted by Catherine Austin Fitts; suggested donation for movie: $10. This event will be followed by an organic dinner (RSVP $20) at The Ojai Art Center.
THRIVE is an unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's REALLY going on in our world by following the money upstream -- uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives. Weaving together breakthroughs in science, consciousness, and activism, THRIVE offers real solutions, empowering us with unprecedented and bold strategies for reclaiming our lives and our future.
RSVP for Dinner: transitiontoorganics@gmail.com or call (805) 646-4294
For more info: http://www.thrivemovement.com/

From Gasland to Oil Country: Fracking in the USA
March 14th at 5:00 pm, Bren 1424
The Environmental Defense Center is hosting a workshop to further educate our student body and local community about fracking: a controversial method of oil and natural gas extraction that poses risks for both environmental quality and public health.

Join them for a FREE screening of the award-winning documentary Gasland, preceded by a brief panelist discussion of fracking.

This event is sponsored by UCSB Coastal Fund.

The Garden Film Screening
March 20th, 12:00-3:00PM in the MCC
The 14 acre community garden in South Central Los Angeles was the largest of it's kind in the United States. It was started as a form of healing after the devastating L.A. riots in 1992. Since that time, the South Central Farmers have created a miracle in one of the country's most blighted neighborhoods by growing their own food, feeding their families, and creating a community. But now, bulldozers threaten their oasis. The Garden is an unflinching look at the struggle between these urban farmers and the City of Los Angeles and a powerful developer who want to evict them and build warehouses.