Did you know that every year, over 8 million metric tons of plastic waste end up in our oceans? Imagine the devastating impact this has on marine life, where countless creatures are entangled, injured, or killed by plastic pollution. Picture the beaches you love, once pristine, now littered with debris. This isn’t just a distant issue; it’s a pressing concern that affects us all.

Recognizing this urgent need for action, the Community Environmental Council (CEC) in Santa Barbara, CA, is committed to reversing the threat of the climate crisis. You can join this effort by attending CEC’s 2024 Green Gala, a celebration of hope and action. Here’s what you can look forward to at this year’s event:

Celebrate With Us!
CEC’s 2024 Green Gala will debut a new outdoor event venue in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone.

Guests will enjoy a seated dinner of climate-smart cuisine and beverages, local entertainment, a live auction, and an after party with live music.

Plus, there will be ample opportunities to connect and network with your climate-focused, climate-forward community.

This year’s theme is “regeneration,” as represented in our venue (a reclaimed property in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone), our speakers (climate activists of all ages), and the Elderberry Project – all symbols of hope for a climate-smart future.