Save Your Gaviota Coast- First Thursday Celebration
Celebrate First Thursday on September 4th, 5-8pm with Explore Ecology, Naples Coalition and Gaviota Coast Conservancy at the Save Your Gaviota Coast event at historic Casa de la Guerra in downtown Santa Barbara.
An art and information-filled evening, this outdoor event will take place in the beautiful courtyard of Casa de la Guesrra at 15 East de la Guerra, just off of State Street. Richard Salas’ underwater photography, Dan Chrynko’s mosiac work (to be raffled) and Holly Mackay’s art created from marine debris will be displayed.
Make A Wish For The Gaviota Coast with an Art From Scrap project.
Come share your hopes and dreams for the Gaviota Coast and learn about the impending development that threatens it. See what it is we desperately want to save.
Pure Order beer and wine will be available. Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win something from Patagonia,Aquasports and other great items.
Find out how you can help shape the future of the Gaviota Coast at this fun First Thursday event!
Joey is grateful to have grown up with an abundance of nature around him and is happiest in the water or in the sun. From a young age, Joey felt a responsibility to take care of the Earth in return for all the ways she has taken care of him. This led Joey to pursue a degree in
I love coming to work and getting pets from everyone. In my spare time, I like to sleep, eat, hike, and explore nature. Did I say eat and sleep?
Emma Serr is an artist and a student studying Studio Art at SBCC. Emma has a background in art and customer service, having worked as a camp counselor at sewing camp and assistant for sewing events and classes, and display manager and cashier in previous positions, and was recently a nanny to several young children. Emma first found us as a customer who loved what Art From Scrap represents!
Veronica grew up in San Diego and spent her last 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. Veronica 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, she likes to sit at the beach and read, take dance classes, roller skate, and walk around fancy neighborhoods to look at the houses.
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. 
Lydia
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.
Ian Docktor
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