www.artfromscrap.org
Organization Type:
Non-profit
Mission:
The mission of the South Coast Watershed Resource Center is to enhance awareness within the Santa Barbara community about: the importance of our watershed resources, how these resources are impacted by human activities, the role watershed restoration plays in improving water quality, and ways that our community can actively protect our creeks, wetlands, and ocean.
Contact:
Lindsay Johnson, Watershed Resource Center Manager
Art From Scrap
Arroyo Burro County Beach Park
2981 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Phone: (805) 884-0459 x16
Fax: (805) 884-1879
education@artfromscrap.org
Mailing Address:
Art From Scrap
302 East Cota Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Geographical Focus:
Local
Counties Served:
Santa Barbara
Activities:
Education, Recycling, Conservation, Water Monitoring, Water Pollution Prevention
Topic:
Beaches, Cultural History, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Water Quality/ Storm Water Runoff, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wetlands, Beach Cleanups
Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Field Trips, Nature Trails, Exhibits/Displays, Website, Library/Lending Materials
Education Programs:
Art From Scrap’s Green School’s Program offers free fieldtrips to the Watershed Resource Center and a three part Creek Kids Series for Santa Barbara County Public Schools. Fieldtrips and the Creek Kids Series focus on watersheds, pollution prevention and what young people can do to protect water quality in our creeks and ocean.
Various water based organizations use the Watershed Resource Center for meetings, public forums and events. A calendar of events is posted at our website.
Target Audiences:
K-12, Teachers, Non-Formal Educators, General Public
Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30
In-Service Training:
Teachers, Naturalists, Students/Intersn, Docents/Volunteers, General Public, Policy Makers:
Periodic teacher training workshops. Community groups hold various educational events for the public, naturalists, and policy makers. Interns working with us receive training.
Volunteer and Internship Opportunities:
Contact Art From Scrap’s Volunteer and Internship Coordinator for a current list of volunteer opportunities: (805) 884-0459 x13
Videos:
For use on site or for loan
• Our Synthetic Seas
• L.A. Times Altered Oceans Series
• Oceans A to Z
DVDs available for a two week check out to teachers. These DVDs are kept at Art From Scrap’s Environmental Education Library located at 302 East Cota Street in Santa Barbara, CA 93101. First call (805) 884-0559 x16.
Service Fee:
Most of our programs are free to the public and to schools in Santa Barbara County. There is a fee for fieldtrips for school groups outside of Santa Barbara County. Call for prices.
General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area
Parking Availability:
Free parking at Arroyo Burro Beach parking lot
Public Transit Access:
Bus stop at Arroyo Burro Beach
Disabled Access:
Building is wheelchair accessable.