Explore Ecology

302 E. Cota Street
Santa Barbara, CA

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 93101

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Special Events


Sewing & Mending
Oct. 14, 2026
Recurring monthly on the 2nd Wednesday
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Location: Explore Ecology

Join Explore Ecology Makerspace for Sewing and Mending to learn how to repair old favorites or create something new! Discover the joy of…


Sewing & Mending
Oct. 28, 2026
Recurring monthly on the 4th Wednesday
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Location: Explore Ecology

Join Explore Ecology Makerspace for Sewing and Mending to learn how to repair old favorites or create something new! Discover the joy of…


Crafternoon for Kids
Oct. 3 - Nov. 21, 2026
Recurring weekly on Saturday
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Location: Explore Ecology

Saturday morning art adventures await at the Explore Ecology Makerspace above Art From Scrap. All materials are provided, just bring your…


Beach Cleanup
Recurring on the 2nd Sunday of every month
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Location: Arroyo Burro Beach

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…


Evening Sewing & Mending
Oct. 14 - Dec. 9, 2026
Recurring monthly on the 2nd Wednesday
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Location: Explore Ecology

Join the Explore Ecology Makerspace for Sewing and Mending to learn how to repair old favorites or create something new! Discover the joy…


Daytime Sewing & Mending
Oct. 22, 2026
Recurring monthly on the 4th Thursday
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Location: Explore Ecology

Join the Explore Ecology Makerspace for Sewing and Mending to learn how to repair old favorites or create something new! Discover the joy…