The local People’s Climate March was assembled by a coalition of environmental justice activists; small businesses; members of the faith community; and labor, youth and service groups. The protest coincided with hundreds of similar marches Saturday around the United States. Demonstrators issue demanded for fossil-free energy, an end to oil and gas projects, and ‘a sacred and sustainable relationship with our planet’ Rocío Lozano-Knowlton spoke to the demonstrators about Clima

Great turn out at our booth during Earth Day in Santa Barbara in April. Our 6th grade students from Hollister Elementary School educated and surveyed the public regarding ocean acidification. Their charm and authentic commitment to mitigate the issue draw many people to our booth. This year’s theme: “educate, inspire and act” aligned with our students’ efforts to educate the local community of Santa Barbara, inspire the 30,000 estimated attendees and act on making a positive