Upcoming Events

	Walk on the Wild Side Series Ellwood Mesa & Monarch Butterflies--Carpinteria Bluffs & Harbor Seal Rookery--San Marcos Foothills Launched in effort to engage the general public as well as past and current supporters of EDC, the Walk on the Wild Side series works to get individuals out to enjoy the open spaces and wildlife EDC has been instrumental in helping preserve.  Join EDC staff, board and naturalists in one of our many tours of protected areas in the tri-counties.
	Mark Your Calendar for the 2010 TGIF Season! May 14, July 9, August 13, September 10 and October 8, 5:30-7:30 PM EDC Courtyard, 906 Garden Street, Santa Barbara Our TGIF series continues to be EDC’s most notorious events.  When the days start to get longer and the sun shines warmer, the TGIF buzz begins.  One of the best happy hours in Santa Barbara, this is your opportunity to connect with environmental activists, elected officials, friends and family to the beat of live music, hors ‘d oeuvres, and beverages.
	Ride on the Wild Side Join EDC for our first-annual Ride on the Wild Side Bike Event on October 16, 2010.  Ride at your own pace or along with a knowledgeable guide and visit some of the local landscapes that EDC has fought to preserve and protect.  With three lengths of rides to choose from, this event is suitable for families, casual riders, and serious cyclists.  The ride will be followed by a celebration in the EDC courtyard with food, beverages, a raffle, and live music.  Registration will take place through Active.com. Stay tuned for more details!
	Save the Date for our Benefit Auction and Environmental Hero Awards June 6, 2010, 2:00-5:30PM Stow House Gardens, Goleta The annual Benefit Auction and Environmental Hero Awards presentation is EDC’s largest and most successful fundraiser of the year.  Join us for live and silent auctions and in honoring our 2010 Environmental Heroes who have dedicated themselves to making our communities healthy viable places to live.

For more information on these events or if you are interested in donating food, beverages or raffle items for one of them please contact Betsy Weber at edc@edcnet.org .