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Spring Has Sprung at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Annual sale featuring more than 5,000 California native plants begins March 31
 

What’s New in Local Recycling and Environmental Programs: A Primer for Residents

Free public event on April 4 will cover the plastic bag debate, hazardous waste disposal and more
 

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EV Charging Station at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden to Open Friday

It's the first of dozens to be installed throughout the county through the EV Project
 

Goleta to Hold Workshop on Green Building Program

City Council and Planning Commission will hear updates Thursday on efforts to implement the initiative
 

County to Host Visioning Workshop on Energy and Climate Action Plan

Public can get more information and provide input at the April 4 event in Los Olivos
 

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School Gardens Program Teaches Local Educators About Healing Power of Plants

Herbalist Lia Grippo leads a workshop at Ellwood Elementary in Goleta
 

Kick Off ‘30 Days to Earth Day’ with LoaTree Lounge at SOhO

Proceeds from the March 20 double-header event will benefit the Community Environmental Council's annual festival
 

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Free Energy Workshop Helps ‘emPower’ Guadalupe Homeowners

The next community event on energy-smart home improvements will be held in Carpinteria
 

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Santa Barbara Council Approves Installation of Six Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles

The hourly rate for the stations, designed to target out-of-town visitors, reportedly would be much higher than nearby jurisdictions
 

Open Alternative School Finds Humor in Sustainability with ‘The Magical Seaweed’

Writer Isaac Hernández explores the negative effects of plastic litter on the world's oceans
 

Go ‘Green @ Your Library’ with March Transportation Clinics

BiCi Centro, COAST and Traffic Solutions will host three mobile bike clinics and information workshops
 

Williams Introduces Three Assembly Bills Promoting Energy Efficiency

Proposals seek to boost green job growth and facilitate small-scale renewables
 

Building Performance Specialists Gains 10 Potential Clients at emPowerSBC Workshop

Division of Allen Associates discusses home performance, energy upgrades at recent emPowerSBC presentation
 

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Looking Good Santa Barbara Seeking Nominations for Spirit of Service Awards

The deadline for nominations is March 9, with an awards luncheon to be held May 10
 

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SBCC Receives Energy Rebates Totaling More Than $212,500

The funds will be dedicated to other energy-efficiency projects on campus
 

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SBCC Gets Boost to Help Its New Organic Vegetable Garden Grow

Agromin donates eight tons of earth-friendly compost
 

Green Business Program Certifies Nine New Green Businesses

Aqua-Flo Supply, Santa Barbara Airbus and True Nature, all of Goleta, and four UCSB Dining Commons among county businesses to receive the certification
 

Santa Barbara County Announces New Way to Recycle Plastic Bags

'New in the Blue' initiative lets residents put all clean plastic bags into their blue bins for pickup
 

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Goleta Workshop Gives Homeowners Access to Low-Cost Energy Upgrades

emPowerSBC and Energy Upgrade California provide access to information, financing and contractors
 

Coal Oil Point Reserve Unleashes Goats on Invasive Grass Species

Wading into the weeds, four-legged eating machines chomp down to help nurture native plants
 

Learn to Improve Energy Efficiency at Free Homeowner Workshop in Goleta

Free barbecue and beverages will be provided for attendees of the Jan. 31 event
 

Learn How to Prune Young Trees the Right Way with Goleta Valley Beautiful

San Marcos High School to host free young tree care workshop Saturday
 

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UCSB Installs Four Bicycle Repair Stations Around Campus

Two other stations may be added soon to help ensure a smooth ride for two-wheeling commuters
 

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Volunteers Needed for Annual Pruning of A.C. Postel Rose Garden

No experience is necessary, and experts will be on hand to demonstrate proper techniques
 

Tips to Get Your Garden Ready Now for Springtime

January is a good time to lay the groundwork
 

Sansum Clinic to Host ‘Changing the Way We Eat’ Webcast Viewing Party

Experts in food and farming will share their insights during the Jan. 21 event
 

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UCSB Economist Studies Impact of Climate Change on Health, Related Expenditures

Olivier Deschênes' research focuses on the effects of exposure to extreme cold and extreme heat
 

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Farmers West Flowers Donates Edible Herbs for Casa Esperanza Garden

Carpinteria grower reaches out to help residents of the Santa Barbara homeless shelter
 

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UCSB’s National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis Serves as Model

The center fosters a collaborative environment for enhancing scientific understanding
 

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Hollandia Produce of Carpinteria Takes Sustainability on the Road with Eco-Truck

Family farm goes even greener with a new tractor-trailer that runs on natural gas
 

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Santa Barbara Surfrider Hosting Holiday Party to Raise Funds, Awareness

Dec. 1 benefit at SOhO will feature bands Spencer the Gardener and Blue Suns
 

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Sierra Club Volunteers Clean Up at Lizard’s Mouth

Group hauls out 70 pounds of trash in an effort to protect the area's natural beauty
 

County Buyback Program Will Pay $1,000 for Old Cars, Trucks

Pollution Control District relaunches the program with a few changes
 

Affordable Financing Programs Make Going Solar More Accessible

California Solar Electric offers a free, no-obligation estimate and consultation
 

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UCSB’s Ocean Walk Faculty Housing Project Earns LEED Certification

It's the first housing project in the UC system to receive the LEED for Homes designation
 

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