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    By Explore Ecology
    In Explore Ecology
    Posted October 22, 2015

    Halloween Headquarters for a Green Halloween

    The Art From Scrap Creative Reuse Store has everything you need for a Green Halloween. Fabric, skateboard wheel shavings, paper, plastic, computer parts… Create your one of a kind costume [...]

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    By Explore Ecology
    In Art Discovery, Art in Santa Barbara, Explore Ecology
    Posted October 19, 2015

    Incredible Art Sale at AFS Gallery in Santa Barbara

    If you missed our Lost in Scrap Multimedia Exhibition Fundraiser at Art From Scrap last Saturday, October 10th, there is still a chance to see some incredible art. (You know […]

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    By Explore Ecology
    In Explore Ecology
    Posted October 10, 2015

    Get Lost in Scrap! Multimedia Fundraiser Saturday, October 10, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

    Put on your party shoes and join us for an evening of fun, art, live music, delicious food, and festivities at Lost in Scrap on October 10th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Art From […]

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    Eva Juengling Bean

    Environmental Educator

    Eva grew up in Berkeley, CA and is a recent graduate of UCSB, where she studied Aquatic Biology and German Language. During her undergrad, Eva worked as an aquarist at UCSB’s Research Experience and Education Facility (the REEF), where she managed the aquarium facility and found a love for science communication and conservation.

    Eva is passionate about environmental education as a way of breaking down the walls around science literacy and as a way of reintegrating us with our natural world.

    When she’s not working at Explore Ecology, she enjoys hiking, swimming, cooking, and writing silly folk songs.

     

    Rachel Palmer

    Art Coordinator

    Rachel is an artist and arts educator who loves to see people access their innate creativity and jump into the fun of making. ⁠

    Rachel’s own creative practice centers around fiber arts and the magic of natural dye.

    When she isn’t in her small dye garden or working on a project, she’s most likely on a hike, or at the beach with her dog Kiko.

    Nicole Roehrig

    Art From Scrap Creative Reuse Store Director

    Nicole is a mixed media artist and vintage goods specialist who has been managing Art from Scrap since 2020.

    Originally from Santa Barbara, she spent nine years living in San Francisco before returning to her hometown.

    Prior to her work in the art world, Nicole had a background in visual merchandising, fashion styling, and graphic design.

    In her free time, Nicole is passionate about political and social activism, and is always looking for ways to make a positive impact in her community. Nicole also loves spending time with animals, particularly dogs and horses, and used to work as a dog walker before transitioning into her current role as an art manager.

    Veronica Lee

    Environmental Educator

     

    Veronica grew up in San Diego and spent four years in San Luis Obispo studying Animal Science at Cal Poly. As an undergrad she learned lots about livestock, agriculture, and wildlife.

    Veronica is very passionate about conservation and sustainable agricultural practices. She has spent many summers working in environmental education at various zoos and museums and loves introducing kids to the plants and animals that coexist with us.

    In her free time, Veronica likes to sit at the beach and read, take dance classes, roller skate, and walk around fancy neighborhoods to look at the houses.

    Lydia Ballantine

    Environmental Education Coordinator

    Lydia Ballantine grew up in New Hampshire, where she developed a love of nature playing in the woods and fields and going on outdoor trips with her school and summer camp. She moved to Colorado for college, and while there began working at an environmental education nonprofit.

    After moving to Santa Barbara in 2019, she found her way back to environmental education and joined the Explore Ecology team first as an educator and then as a program coordinator.

    In her free time Lydia enjoys surfing, rock climbing, and spending time with her dog, Scrappy Coco.

    Jill Cloutier

    Public Relations Director

     

    Jill loves educating about nature through all forms of media. She’s a UCSB grad, with additional training in Environmental Horticulture, Documentary Film, and Permaculture.

    She is the host and producer of  Sustainable World Radio, a long running podcast about the natural world, plants, and Permaculture.

    When she’s not hanging out with plants, you can find Jill reading novels (or seed catalogues), natural dyeing, or concocting herbal remedies.

    Lindsay Johnson

    Executive Director

    Lindsay grew up in Colorado, where her passion for the outdoors and the wonders that our earth holds started during weekend camping trips in the Rockies and winter ski trips to Colorado’s best ski areas.

    When Lindsay’s not working, she spends time with her family in Santa Barbara, traveling, and exploring.⁠

    MELISSA BROOKS

    Development Director

    Melissa grew up loving art and nature and was a Fine Arts Major at UCLA. As a child she would dream of making the world a more beautiful place. After graduating, she began her career in Los Angeles as a freelance designer, then segued into the advertising, marketing, and development fields.

    Melissa is a singer and musician.

    She also loves her chickens!

    JENNY DAVIS

    Director of Programs, People & Culture

    Jenny joined Explore Ecology first as an Environmental Educator, then as a Program Coordinator,  and most recently moved into the newly created Programs, People & Culture position. Prior to Explore Ecology Jenny worked in science research and consulting, however her passion has always been science education and outreach. Jenny loves all things related to the ocean, especially free diving, and enjoying the beauty and wonder that is the underwater world. Her greatest life passion is traveling, which she hopes to do more of again soon.

    Lu Kernstine

    Environmental Educator

     

    Lu’s love of all things Earth began at James Madison University in Virginia, where they got their Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Lu has a Master’s degree in Spatial Ecology- the study of how creatures interact across landscapes- from East Carolina University, where they studied rock pools along a river and the critters that dwell in them.

    Lu is thrilled to be teaching budding scientists about the Earth and why it’s important for us to protect and preserve the environment. ⁠

    When they aren’t teaching, Lu enjoys hiking, bike riding, laying in a hammock near the beach, and listening to one of their 20+ music playlists!

    Paloma Hernandez

    Art From Scrap Store Associate

    Paloma is a Chicagoan who came to Santa Barbara to chase the sun and sea.⁠ She has always had a passion for the arts and discovered ArtFrom Scrap during one of her visits to the city. It is such a special community gathering spot, and walking in for the first time she knew instantly this was the artistic-minded city she wanted to live in.

    As an abstract artist, jewelry maker, and avid sewer, the philosophy of reduce, reuse, and recycle resonates deeply, and she encourage all artists to do their part for Mother Nature.

     

     

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