#38 March. 6, 2026
Eric Zimmerman
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INDEX:
1) Native
Planting Workshop with IVRPD
- TODAY, Friday, March 6th! from 2-4pm at Anisq'Oyo
Park
2) Careers
in
Groundwater Panel Discussion at UCSB
- March 11, Bren Hall 1414 - 5:30-7:30pm
3) "SKIP
THE
CROWDED LIBRARY — DEAD WEEK STUDY NIGHT hosted by
Environmental Studies!
Tuesday, March 10, 5:30–8:30 PM, Bren 4016
4) CA Solar Strong Event
in Downtown Santa
Barbara! In partnership with the
City of Santa Barbara on March 12th at 12pm highlighting
the various benefits they
have gained from going solar. Local and state
policies that support adoption of solar
and how communities stand to benefit. @
Granada Garage
5) The UCSB Young
Entrepreneurs Program (YEP!) at UCSB is currently recruiting
volunteer mentors
for our Spring 2026 incubator program.
6) CA State Parks seeks
public input on General
Plan for El Capitan, Refugio, and
Gaviota parks. An online survey is open
through April 15, with a draft general plan
expected this fall
7) APPLY NOW for the UCS Pearl Chase Scholarship $1,500
supports
undergraduate students pursuing research, internships, field
work,
volunteer
service, and/or other activities focused on any of the
following
areas: environmental
conservation, environmental education, historic
preservation, and/or urban planning.
Application Deadline is April 12, 2026
8) UCSB Greenhouse Horticulture Internship: Spring 2026
9) Summer
2026 Study
Abroad Opportunity: Agriculture & the Environment in
Colombia
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CONTENT:
1) Native Planting
Workshop
with IVRPD
TODAY, Friday, March 6th! from 2-4pm at Anisq'Oyo Park
Join us March 6th from 2-4pm at Anisq'Oyo
Park to learn
about environmental stewardship and plant native seedlings! We
are a group of
students in the Environmental Leadership Incubator (ELI) program
passionate
about native plants and restoration. In collaboration with Isla
Vista
Recreation and Parks District (IVRPD) and the Cheadle Center for
Biodiversity
and Ecological Restoration, we are hosting this planting
workshop to educate
community members on the importance of native flora while
providing hand-on planting
experience!
We'll be providing tools and snacks, and we hope you’ll join us
in
restoring part of the beloved Anisq'Oyo Park!
Event is part of the ENVS 195 ELI course!
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2) Careers in
Groundwater Panel Discussion at UCSB
- March 11, Bren Hall 1414 - 5:30-7:30pm
Interested in learning what a career in groundwater on the Central Coast could look like? Come attend our March 11th, 2026 Careers in Groundwater Panel Discussion, hosted by the Groundwater Resources Association (GRA) Central Coast Branch from.
Hear directly from industry professionals, representing the hydrogeology, groundwater consulting, water resource management, environmental, and academia sectors of the groundwater industry, explain what a day-in-the-life of a groundwater professional is like.
The meeting will be in Bren 1414 and include a moderator-led panel discussion where each sector representative will describe their educational background and professional experience, what they do on a day-to-day basis, the types of projects they work on and other information to help better understand what different careers are available in the wonderful world of groundwater. Additional information on our speakers is provided here.
Panelists include:
- Dr. Debra Perrone, Associate Professor
- Rick Hoffman, PG, CEG, CHG
- Delaney Todd, PG, Geologist
- Cait Mazzoleni, PG, Project Geologist
Following the panel discussion, a networking event will be held
on the Bren
patio.
Pizza and refreshments will be provided.
We hope you can join us for this opportunity
to learn,
connect, and explore potential career paths in groundwater on
the Central
Coast.
Questions, Kelly Garvey <kelly...@ucsb.edu>
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3) "SKIP THE CROWDED
LIBRARY — DEAD
WEEK STUDY NIGHT hosted by Environmental Studies!
- Tuesday, March 10, 5:30–8:30 PM, Bren 4016
We all know the library will be packed during Dead Week.
The Environmental Studies Program is hosting a drop-in Dead Week Study Night with free food, coffee, and plenty of space! Which means no fighting for seats or outlets.
Tuesday, March 10
5:30–8:30 PM
Bren Hall, Rm 4016
Come for 20 minutes or stay all night, and bring friends!
Finals are stressful enough, come study in a cozy environment
and enjoy free
food and drinks!!"
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4) CA Solar Strong Event
in Downtown Santa
Barbara! In partnership with the City of Santa Barbara on March
12th at 12pm highlighting
the various benefits they have gained from going solar. The
event will also
discuss local and state policies that support adoption of solar
and how
communities stand to benefit. @ Granada Garage
We are working to line up speakers and
attendees from other
local groups and nonprofit organizations as well.
See attached flier and if you have any questions contact Wyatt
Dunn
wd...@environmentcalifornia.org
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5) The UCSB Young
Entrepreneurs Program (YEP!)
at UCSB is currently recruiting volunteer mentors for our Spring
2026 incubator
program.
YEP! is a free entrepreneurship program that supports high
school students from
under-resourced communities by introducing them to
entrepreneurship,
mentorship, and university life. Mentors will work directly with
students
during workshops, helping guide them as they develop their own
business ideas.
Program Details:
• 5-week incubator program during Spring Quarter
• Mentors must be able to attend at least 3 of the 5 sessions
• Saturday program dates: April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2,
May 9
• One mentor training session during the first week of Spring
quarter (date
TBD)
This is a great opportunity for students interested in
entrepreneurship,
education, mentorship, or community impact. Freshmen are
encouraged to apply,
and volunteer hours are available through a registered nonprofit
organization.
If you're interested in becoming a mentor, please apply here: https://forms.gle/kpBLZck88Q38Ybjz5
For questions, feel free to reach out to us at yep...@gmail.com
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6) CA State Parks seeks
public input on General
Plan for El Capitan, Refugio, and Gaviota parks. An online
survey is open
through April 15, with a draft general plan expected this fall
California State Parks is seeking public input on early planning concepts that will guide future management of three state parks along Santa Barbara County’s Gaviota Coast.
Community members asked about ongoing closures and heard about plans for the General Plan Update Project during an online public workshop Wednesday.
The plan covers El Capitán State
Beach, Refugio
State Beach and Gaviota State Park.
Project staff
said the parks’ general plans have not been updated since 1979
and that the
update is intended to address challenges such as climate change
and aging
infrastructure while positioning the parks for future funding.
The survey will remain open through April 15 at ecrgplanupdate.com/participate/,
and the feedback will be used to refine the draft concepts, with
State Parks
expecting to release a draft general plan and a draft
environmental impact
report this fall for public review.
Questions and comments can also be submitted to in...@ECRGplanupdate.com
For more info about the parks and their General Plan please
read here.
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7) APPLY NOW for the UCS Pearl Chase Scholarship $1,500
supports undergraduate students pursuing research, internships,
field work,
volunteer service, and/or other activities focused on any of the
following
areas: environmental conservation, environmental education,
historic
preservation, and/or urban planning. Application Deadline is
April 12, 2026
The UCSB Affiliates Pearl Chase Scholarship of $1,500 supports
undergraduate
students pursuing research, internships, field work, volunteer
service, and/or
other activities focused on any of the following areas:
environmental
conservation, environmental education, historic preservation,
and/or urban
planning. There is a preference to support students who are
pursuing research
and/or activities within Santa Barbara County.
Although financial need will be considered in the selection
process,
eligibility for financial aid is not required to receive this
scholarship.
Recipient(s) may use the award to defray expenses associated
with their
education, such as: tuition and fees, living expenses, books,
supplies, and
special project costs associated with their extracurricular
activities.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, April 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Eligibility:
• Must be currently enrolled full-time and in good academic standing
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
Application: https://forms.gle/UvTMKVU5qTXHqhY78
• Describe your academic and career interests and how you plan to utilize this scholarship. (400
words max.)
• Describe how you will benefit from this financial support. (250 words max.)
• Updated Resume (1 page only)
• If utilizing these funds to support participation in an internship or work experience, please
provide a letter from the employer/organization confirming your internship.
Recipients are invited to attend the UCSB Affiliates Awards luncheon to honor the scholars and
supporters. It will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Mosher Alumni Hall at UCSB. More details to follow. Questions? Email affil...@ia.ucsb.edu
See attached for more info about the scholarship and Dr. Pearl Chase.
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8) UCSB Greenhouse
Horticulture Internship: Spring 2026
If you are passionate about growing plants, and want to learn more about botany and
horticulture, then apply for the ES192/EEMB 184 Horticulture Internship offered at the
UCSB Biology Greenhouses this Spring 2026.
The internship will introduce students to horticulture using plants in the greenhouse’s exotic teaching collection, research projects and campus grounds. The topics students will learn include: nutrient and environmental requirements, transplanting, diagnosing and treating pests and diseases, and propagation. We will cover aspects of botany that are important for communicating and understanding horticulture, as well as basic systematics and botanical terminology. The intern will apply this knowledge to enhance the greenhouse collections and will have opportunities to practice sharing their knowledge with a small group of peers. They will also learn about research being conducted at the greenhouses and assist with basic greenhouse upkeep.
Weekly Commitment:
~5 hours total (1 unit). One 3-hour shift at the greenhouses, 10-20 minutes of web-based or project-related assignments, and a weekly 1-2 hour meeting (time TBD) with the Greenhouse Manager to discuss the weekly topic. Greenhouse shifts will be conducted on an established schedule between the hours of 8AM and 6PM.
Required Qualifications:
• Willingness to work in dirty, dusty, and damp areas
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Interest in botany and horticulture
To Apply:
Prepare a statement explaining your motivation to take the internship, relevant botanical
experiences & interests (including coursework and activities outside of school), and what you will contribute. Email the statement as an attached document, and include your major, year, and a resume or CV.
Send your statement to Greenhouse Manager Cameron Hannah-Bick before March 9th (chann...@ucsb.edu). I will respond to all applications, but enrollment will be limited to ~10
students. The greenhouse shift and the weekly meeting time will be determined through a poll after we have chosen the interns.
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9) Summer 2026 Study
Abroad Opportunity: Agriculture & the Environment in
Colombia
I am writing to share an academically rigorous Summer 2026 study
abroad
opportunity that may be of interest to your students in plant
sciences,
environmental science, sustainable agriculture, global
development, and related
disciplines.
Agriculture
and the Environment in Colombia
Cali, Palmira, and Salento, Colombia
August 2–30, 2026
8 quarter units | 4 weeks | Taught in English | Max enrollment:
30
Watch our promotional video! - https://youtu.be/jGUfE29nn30
This immersive program is based at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT in Palmira—one of the world’s leading agricultural research hubs. Students work directly with international research addressing climate change, food security, crop improvement, and sustainable food systems in tropical and global contexts.
Academic Structure
View Courses - Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture - 2026 Draft Syllabus (PDF)
Coursework emphasizes applied learning and interdisciplinary analysis. Students complete research projects using real-world data, engage in case studies of climate-smart agriculture, and collaborate across cultural and disciplinary boundaries. Instruction is led by Dr. Xiaofei Zhang, Assistant Professor of UC Davis Plant Sciences.
How to Enroll
Summer Abroad programs fill on a first-completed, first-reserved basis, so submit your enrollment early to secure your spot in one of our programs.
Create a UC Davis Study Abroad Account.
Fill out your profile with your programs of interest.
Start your application;
Submit your application and pay your $300 non-refundable deposit. The last day to submit applications for open programs is Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Submit all post-enrollment requirements such
as your Health
Clearance and Passport Copy (you're encouraged to start
the Health
Clearance and Passport processes as soon as possible).
Please feel free to contact me with questions or to discuss academic alignment for your students.
Brooke L Paynter <blpa...@ucdavis.edu>
-- Eric D. Zimmerman (he/him) Student Services Manager, Lecturer Environmental Studies, UC Santa Barbara To schedule a Zoom advising appointment visit: https://tinyurl.com/8nrcckds "Work Hard ~ Play Harder!"
