Empowering Our Community to Protect and Preserve the Environment
Explore Ecology is an environmental education and arts nonprofit located in Santa Barbara, California. We work with over 30,000 children a year, inspiring them to engage with the natural world, think critically, and experience the value of environmental stewardship. Explore Ecology programs include the Art From Scrap Creative ReUse Store and Gallery, Environmental Education, Watershed Resource Center, School Gardens, and ReUseSB.
Environmental Stewardship Awards
Do you know a dedicated environmental steward who has made a difference in a school, a classroom, or in our community? We want to honor them! Nominations are open for the Explore Ecology Environmental Stewardship Awards. Make your nomination before April 1st, 2020.
Nominations Now Open
Awards for Teachers, Students, Classes or Clubs, and School Support Staff
Explore Ecology 2019 Environmental Stewardship Awards
Do you know someone who loves the environment, speaks for the plants and animals, and has made a difference in a school, a classroom, or in our community? Make this their time to shine by nominating them for an Explore Ecology Environmental Stewardship Award that honor teachers and students who promote environmental stewardship through education and action. Nominations are being accepted now through April 8th.
ENGAGE
OUR PROGRAMS
ART FROM
SCRAP
Visit our Creative ReUse Store, Art Workshop, and Gallery
WATERSHED
RESOURCE CENTER
Beach Cleanups, Watershed Education,
and Community Events
Environmental Education
Schedule Your Field Trip Today
SCHOOL
GARDENS
Growing Healthy Minds, Bodies,
and Little Green Thumbs
SUMMER CAMPS
• NATURAL ARTISTS
• ECOLOGY EXPLORERS
• INVENT, MAKE, PLAY
• BEACH EXPLORERS