Become a part of Growing Solutions!
Join the growing movement to clean our watersheds and creeks. To join, please send the membership form with your tax deductible donation.
Members receive a 10% discount on all plants!



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  Growing Solutions
Restoration Education Institute

P.O. Box 30081
Santa Barbara, CA 93130
(805) 452-7561
e-mail: info@growingsolutions.org
 
OUR MISSION
 
California's remarkable botanic wealth is a reflection of its rich diversity. Today, that unique diversity is threatened by a variety of human activities. In Santa Barbara, as with other parts of the coast, we are faced with unacceptable levels of ocean pollution which is in part due to the degradation of our creeks and wetlands. Restoration is fundamental, not only to help biologically filter and clean our creeks but also to help protect our rich biological heritage.
 
Growing Solutions offers a unique opportunity to integrate education and hands-on environmental restoration to address watershed problems in the Santa Barbara area. We recognize the need to grow native plants from seed that is locally collected in order to maintain the genetic integrity of our local plant populations.
Growing Solutions embodies an educational setting where students can participate in the restoration and clean-up of our watersheds. Working with local elementary and secondary schools, community members, and government agencies, we can make a positive impact on water quality and the habitat areas in our neighborhoods.
 


The Latest News....

Much thanks to everyone who contributed their energy and resources to our August fundraiser. Your donations will help us continue educating the local community on how to protect our precious creeks and watersheds.  
Our organization is teaming up with Jack Johnson on his 2008 World Tour and All At Once, a new social action network connecting nonprofits with people who want to become active in their local and world community. All At Once comes to life online at www.AllAtOnce.org and at every Jack Johnson concert in the Village Green, a collection of interactive booths where you can get educated, get inspired, and connect face-to-face with us and other local, national, and international non-profits. 
 Growing Solutions was recently featured on the television series Peak Moments.  Follow the link below to hear Karen and Don discuss the restoration at the Santa Barbara County landfill and the Jatropha project.                                                       Link: Peak Moment TV  (episode 71)  While your there, check out Russ Teal in episode 70 as he talks about his diverse biodiesel projects. http://www.AllAtOnce.orghttp://www.peakmoment.tv/conversations/index0009.htmlhttp://www.peakmoment.tv/conversations/index0009.htmlshapeimage_5_link_0shapeimage_5_link_2