South Bay Environmental Services Center

09/04/2026

We’re excited to announce that Addie Aubley is joining the SBCCOG as a project coordinator on our Environmental Services and Energy Efficiency team!

Addie first joined the SBCCOG as a CivicSpark Fellow in October 2025. Since then, she has helped South Bay communities access energy efficiency programs, track energy use and coordinate a range of environmental initiatives.

We’re thrilled to welcome Addie to the team and look forward to all she’ll continue to accomplish in this new role! 🎉

09/03/2026

🌿💧 Ready to give your garden a refresh? Join West Basin Municipal Water District and the City of Rolling Hills Estates for a Garden Design Class!

Learn how to capture rainwater, conserve water, choose climate-friendly plants, and create a beautiful landscape designed for our local climate. 🌱🌻

📅 Tuesday, September 29
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Rolling Hills Estates City Hall

Register and learn more here: https://www.greenmediacreations.com/mwdclasses/d9c9e7ab-32a7-44e8-8185-ff4f696506a4
Come get inspired and start planning your water-wise garden!

09/03/2026

FREE Rain Barrel Giveaway! Residents of Culver City and surrounding cities — don’t miss this opportunity to receive up to two 50-gallon rain barrels for your home!

📅 When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 8 AM – 11 AM
📍 Where: West LA College – Lot 5, 9000 Overland Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230

Rain barrels are a simple way to capture and reuse rainwater, helping you save water, reduce runoff, and support a more sustainable community. 🌍✨

✅ Register today to reserve your rain barrel(s): WestBasinCA.gov/rain-barrels

09/02/2026

Each year the SBCCOG selects candidates from the CivicSpark program—an award-winning, evidence-based fellowship program for emerging leaders interested in gaining professional experience in local community planning issues—to contribute to program work for an eight to 11-month service period.

As the 2025/20206 service term concludes, Addie Aubley, SBCCOG energy programs fellow, Moana Franco, communications and outreach fellow, and Aaron Ruiz, transportation fellow, presented highlights from their service year at the August board meeting.

⚡Aubley helped implement the Energy and Climate Recognition Program💡 , the Kits for Kids Program🏫 , the Facility Equipment Inventory Program, and the Commercial Direct Install Program.

📣Moana Franco developed social media content, developed stories highlighting homeless services program successes✍ , revamped the Housing and Homeless Services website🏠, participated in community outreach efforts, and helped launch the SBCCOG’s Communications Working Group.

🛺 Aaron Ruiz refined routes for the Local Travel Network🚲 🛴 , advanced the Carson to the Sea program through stakeholder engagement and project support, and wrote and published the quarterly Turtle Talk Newsletter🐢.

The SBCCOG is tremendously grateful for the contributions of these fellows to its programs throughout the year and wishes them much success. Addie will be joining the SBCCOG full-time as an energy team project coordinator. 🎊

08/29/2026

Ready to transform your yard into a beautiful, water-wise garden? West Basin and are offering Native Garden Kits designed to make native landscaping simple and affordable for residents in the cities of Malibu and Topanga!

Each kit is just $70 after an instant rebate (originally $150) and includes:
✅ 10 one-gallon native plants
✅ A plant-by-number site map
✅ An installation guide and educational materials
🌼 Choose from four different themed kits to fit your style and space!

Perfectly sized for a 10'x10' (100 sq. ft.) garden space.
Kits will be available for pickup at Malibu City Hall on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Quantities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Check your eligibility and order now:
👉 treepeople.org/native-garden-kit

08/29/2026

WRD has joined forces with Partners of Parks and Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine for a FREE Eco Gardener: Edible Gardening Workshop at Martin Luther King Jr. Park! 🌿

Learn practical tips for growing vegetables and herbs at home, improving soil health, watering efficiently, and planning for a year-round harvest. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, you’ll gain valuable tools to help your garden thrive. 🥬

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Park (1950 Lemon Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806)

🎟️ Registration is FREE — click the link in bio!

Let’s grow healthier gardens, conserve water, and cultivate a more sustainable Long Beach—one garden at a time! 💧

08/29/2026

08/27/2026

Check out the NEW Green Business Assist Program (GBAP) newsletter! 🍂⚡️

Connect with rebates, programs, and resources from our partners that can help your business save money and operate more sustainably. Subscribe to receive updates from partners like West Basin Municipal Water District about grass replacement rebates and other opportunities available to businesses. 🌱💧 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/South-Bay-Green-Business-Assist-Program-.html?soid=1101412072260&aid=Ou2C6ikk178