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Give The Gift of School Gardens
Imagine being able to give 10,000 elementary school students the gift of being outside, planting seeds, and harvesting their own food. On Giving Tuesday, invest in nature and children by donating [...]
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Garden Educators Receive AINA In Schools Curriculum Training
Explore Ecology Garden Educators were treated to a wonderful curriculum training in October. Summer Maunakea and Kelly Perry from the Kokua Hawaii Foundation led our staff in a hands on, [...]
In Community Learning Projects, Environmental Education, Explore Ecology, School Gardens, Science Exploration
Posted The Benefits of Composting
Hello! My name is Adrian and I am an Environmental and Garden Educator at Explore Ecology. What really lured me to working at Explore Ecology was the opportunity to garden as much as I want! I [...]
In Community Learning Projects, Environmental Education, Explore Ecology, Family Activities in Santa Barbara, School Gardens, Science Exploration
Posted Explore Ecology School Gardens Will Flourish- Thank You, Garden Club of Santa Barbara
Research shows that children who grow their own food tend to eat more fruits and vegetables, have a greater understanding of ecology, and receive higher test scores in science. School gardens are [...]
In Community Learning Projects, Environmental Education, Explore Ecology, Family Activities in Santa Barbara, School Gardens, Science Exploration
Posted Introducing the New and Improved Adelante School Garden
After many months of good design and hard work, Leadership Santa Barbara County and Explore Ecology unveiled the beautiful, new, and improved garden spaces at Adelante Charter School. The Ribbon [...]
In Beach Clean-up, Community Learning Projects, Environmental Education, Explore Ecology, Science Exploration, Watershed Resource Center
Posted Santa Barbara Mayor Presents Environmental Youth Awards
Support young environmentalists on their quest to make the ocean a cleaner place by attending the Environmental Youth Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 16th, 11:30 am to 12:00 pm on the Kids [...]
Help Our Gardens Grow! Vote for Explore Ecology’s School Garden Program
Explore Ecology needs your support! We’ve submitted an application to receive a grant to fund our School Gardens Program and are hoping to win either a $20,000 or $10,000 grant from Seeds [...]
Who Is Todd The Worm?
On February 9th and 10th, roughly 500 students from Goleta Unified School District visited the 5th Grade Health Fair. The Fair, which takes place every year, is a way for community groups to [...]
In Art Discovery, Art in Santa Barbara, Environmental Education, Explore Ecology, Science Exploration
Posted Beyond 2°: Millennial Impact- A Call to Artists for Environmental Change
Calling all aspiring young artists! Explore Ecology and the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Teen Arts Council invites local high school students from Santa Barbara County to submit their work [...]
Over 20,000 Students!
In just nine months, Explore Ecology Environmental Educators had the opportunity to work with students from all over Santa Barbara County. Their goal? To inspire kids to become better [...]