Santa Barbara County’s ‘Fill the Foodbank’ drive receives 80,000 pounds of donated food
The bi-annual ‘Fill the Foodbank’ drive met its goal by collecting 80,000 pounds of food, as well as new or gently used kitchen items through a drive-thru event.
Free ag education project launching in Santa Barbara County
A project that’s been successful in encouraging children to eat more healthy foods in Ventura County is being launched in Santa Barbara County, and a Lompoc school became the first to sign up for the free program.
Butterfly Pavilion at SB Museum of Natural History Opens Memorial Day Weekend
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is thrilled to announce the opening of its beloved summer exhibit Butterflies Alive! on Saturday, May 29 in the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion. Featuring 1,000 live butterflies, the exhibit will be open through Monday, September…
Farming for the Future at Jalama Canyon Ranch
White Buffalo Land Trust Leads Regenerative Agriculture Project on 1,000-Acre Property
Santa Barbara County restaurants now welcoming patrons indoors; others choose to wait
The county moved from the most-restrictive purple to the less-restrictive red tier on March 17 after the state hit a key vaccination target. As a result, restaurants now can host indoors diners at 25% capacity.
Home Kitchens Officially Allowed to Operate in Santa Barbara County
After granting preliminary support, the Board of Supervisors authorized permitting for all qualified MEHKOs in Santa Barbara County and approved funding for their regulation.
Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara Awards PATH $50,000 for Food Distribution Van
People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) Santa Barbara was awarded $50,000 for a new commercial van as part of the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara’s recent grants to 10 local nonprofit agencies.
Jalama Canyon Ranch to Become Regenerative Farming Center
In a bold move for both land conservation and the future of earth-friendly farming, the Summerland-based SBCFAN partner White Buffalo Land Trust just purchased the 1,000-acre Jalama Canyon Ranch for $6 million, with plans to turn the property into a…
Grant Opportunity: Conservation, Environment, and Public Trails Grant Program
The Santa Barbara Foundation is offering grants to increase environmental sustainability, land conservation, habitat restoration, public trails, and ecosystem health. Application deadline May 17, 2021. Apply at https://www.sbfoundation.org/apply
Housing authority honors county food bank
The Housing Authority of Santa Barbara has presented the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County with the 2020 Outstanding Community Partner of the Year.
