Explore Ecology is a Santa Barbara nonprofit dedicated to inspiring our community to care for the planet through environmental education, creative reuse and hands-on learning. Public programs include the EE Makerspace, where visitors can participate in creative workshops and classes, Art From Scrap, a one-of-a-kind creative reuse store, and community initiatives such as beach cleanups and Coastal Cleanup Day.
Explore Ecology
302 E. Cota Street
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara, CA
Special Events
Join the Explore Ecology Makerspace for an afternoon of mosaic creativity! Guest Artist Michelle Griffoul will offer tips and tricks to…
Join Explore Ecology Makerspace for Sewing and Mending to learn how to repair old favorites or create something new! Discover the joy of…
Become part of the solution to ocean pollution on Coastal Cleanup Day! Take action to protect the beaches, creeks, and parks that make…
Join Explore Ecology Makerspace for Sewing and Mending to learn how to repair old favorites or create something new! Discover the joy of…
Join the EE Makerspace for Finish-Up Friday on the 3rd Friday of every month. Think of it as co-working, but much more fun! Start your…
Saturday morning art adventures await at the Explore Ecology Makerspace above Art From Scrap. All materials are provided, just bring your…
Join the Explore Ecology Makerspace for Sewing and Mending to learn how to repair old favorites or create something new! Discover the joy…
Join the Explore Ecology Makerspace for Sewing and Mending to learn how to repair old favorites or create something new! Discover the joy…
Show the beach some love! Join Explore Ecology for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Meet in…