• Nutrition for Longevity

    Nutrition for Longevity

    Class will review and discuss the many ways to eat for Longevity. Topics include basic nutrition along with Culinary Medicine - foods that contain bioactive ingredients to improve our gut health and decrease inflammation... https://sbcc.edu/extendedlearning/

  • Fall Harvest Market at Fairview Gardens

    Shop farm fresh produce and local artisans, enjoy brunch by Rascals Vegan Food, engage with our education staff in Family Friendly farm crafts or join Farmer Chris on our October Farm Talk & Tour from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Learn more.

    Free
  • Native American Heritage Month Celebration

    Join Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians for a celebration of Native American Heritage Month on November 20th from 10 am-2 pm with performances by Native American dancers, craft booths, an outdoor artisan market, food trucks and more. This brand new event will take place in Santa Ynez, at the lot on the corner of…

    Free
  • Winter Holiday Market

    Fairview Gardens Farm 598 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, California

    Shop local this season for your loved ones! We’re kicking off our holiday shopping with a local artisan pop up at the farm stand.  Enjoy shopping from 14 local artists and makers, live music and brunch by Rascals Vegan Food. Free for the public.

    Free
  • Latino Farmer Conference

    Latino Farmer Conference

    Join the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of California for their seventh Annual Latino Farmer Conference. They will be hosting a series virtual webinars. You can look forward to a series of informative presentations, virtual farm visits, and opportunities to network with other farmers, farm educators, and sponsors. Learn more and register today.

    Free
  • SBIFF 1st Thursday Film Screening: Shepard’s Song

    SBIFF Education Center 1330 State Street Suite 101, Santa Barbara, California

    Join the Santa Barbara International Film Festival for their 1st Thursday event tomorrow, February 3, 2022, featuring Abigail Fuller’s SHEPHARD’S SONG. This short film explores Jenya of Cuyama Lamb's journey as she embarks on a new path restoring California's native grasslands with the help of her flock of sheep. The show will run every 30…

    Free
  • Latino Farmer Conference

    Latino Farmer Conference

    Join the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of California for their seventh Annual Latino Farmer Conference. They will be hosting a series virtual webinars. You can look forward to a series of informative presentations, virtual farm visits, and opportunities to network with other farmers, farm educators, and sponsors. Learn more and register today.

    Free
  • Finding Your Future in Food Systems

    Online Event

    Join the North American Food Systems Network (NAFSN) for their next Finding Your Future in Food Systems webinar on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 3:00 pm PST. This event will feature three speakers from job-creating, food system organizations: > Jacquelyn Evers of The Land Connection, IL > Jacob Boehm of Snap Pea Creative Dining, NC…

    Free
  • Foods for a Healthy Heart with Rooted Santa Barbara

    Online Event

    Join us on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about foods that keep our hearts healthy. Register today. February is Heart Health Month, and we know that when combined with regular exercise and a healthful overall lifestyle, low-fat plant-based eating can prevent delay, and in some cases, even reverse heart disease.…

    Free
  • Food as Medicine: Boosting Your Immune System Through Diet and Lifestyle

    Zoom

    Join the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County on March 1, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. for a discussion of the science of the immune system and learn to boost its performance with diet, lifestyle, and supplementation. They will also review some key micronutrients that help the immune system function and provide tips on how to incorporate…

  • The Farm Bill Is Coming! Organizing for Equity, Land and Climate (Bilingual)

    Join the California Climate and Agriculture Network for a discussion about the Farm Bill 2023. In this session, get an overview of the Farm Bill with a specific focus on land access issues, climate change, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Then, we want to hear from you – California farmers and ranchers – about…

    Free
  • Soil Health and Water Quality Virtual Field Day

    Online Event

    Join the Community Environmental Council for a virtual workshop featuring the Limoneira Healthy Soils Demonstration Site for a discussion on nutrient management, water quality, soil health practices, and grant and technical assistance opportunities available to growers. Learn more and register.

    Free
  • Rooted Presents: Code Blue Screening + Q&A

    Online Event

    Join Rooted for a free virtual screening of the informative and deeply inspiring documentary Code Blue, culminating in a live virtual Q&A. Code Blue follows a passionate physician, Dr. Saray Stancic, as she reflects on her journey from a multiple sclerosis diagnosis to wellness through her own adoption of lifestyle medicine. Dr. Stancic introduces us…

  • Healing Grounds: Climate, Justice, and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming Virtual Book Launch

    Online Event

    Join us for the launch of the new book Healing Grounds: Climate, Justice, and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming, hosted by Island Press. This event will feature UC Irvine postdoctoral fellow and agroecologist Dr. Aidee Guzman, who is featured in the book, as well as the book’s author, UC Santa Barbara Environmental Studies professor…

    Free
  • All Things Oral Health: Tips for Overall Wellness

    All Things Oral Health: Tips for Overall Wellness is for all those with teeth, and will be especially informative for parents with children. You’ll learn about your oral microbiome, saliva, foods to eat/avoid for dental health, the importance of proper chewing, and good oral posture. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions before the…

  • All Things Oral Health: Tips for Overall Wellness

    Online Event

    All Things Oral Health: Tips for Overall Wellness is for all those with teeth, and will be especially informative for parents with children. You’ll learn about your oral microbiome, saliva, foods to eat/avoid for dental health, the importance of proper chewing, and good oral posture. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions before the…

  • FRESA Community Food Webinar

    Zoom

    North Santa Barbara County - FRESA (Food Resilience, Equity, Sustainability, and Action!) is excited to invite you to our upcoming Community Food Webinar on May 5th at 12:30pm on Zoom!  Learn about community food system advocates’ work to increase access to local nutritional food in North and mid-Santa Barbara County and how you can get involved!…

  • Understanding Food Security at a National and Local Level Discussion

    Charles R. Hale, SAGE Sara Miller-McCune Dean of Social Sciences, invites you to join an interactive discussion on Thursday, May 12th from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM in the UCEN Flying A Room with UC Santa Barbara Department of Economics Vice-Chair and Professor of Economics, Heather Royer, and undergraduate and graduate students. Join to learn about the…

  • Open House for a Toast to the SYV Community Kitchen

    St Mark's in-the-Valley 2901 Nojoqui, Los Olivos, California

    Join the Santa Ynez Valley Kitchen on Monday, May 16, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 pm for an open house. Enjoy local wines and hors d'oeuvres, conversation and learn more about emerging programs in the kitchen.

  • Taste of Santa Barbara Farmers Market Program

    Santa Barbara Farmers Market 119 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara

    Join us at one of the most diverse farmers’ markets in California to see, smell, and taste the bounty of our region. Visit the Taste of Santa Barbara booth for seasonal food demonstrations and tastings, an immersive scavenger hunt, and a live recording of the Inside Julia’s Kitchen podcast featuring local chefs Pascale Beale and…