SLO Permaculture Guild
Permaculture in SLO County is a regional initiative to create regenerative and thriving social, environmental and economic systems in San Luis Obispo County, California. SLO Permaculture Guild is dedicated to holding space for community members to share knowledge, build support and co-create the solutions for an abundant future. Uniting our group are the three permaculture ethics: Care for the Earth, Care for People, Return of Surplus/Share the Wealth.
Dunes Center
The Dunes Center promotes conservation and restoration of the Dunes ecosystem through education, research, and cooperative stewardship. This organization can maximize your visit with docent led walks and is a must see for anyone traveling the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes. There are a variety of educational opportunities in the Center.
The Gala Pride and Diversity Center
The Gala Pride and Diversity Center supports and empowers people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions in order to strengthen and unite our Central Coast community.
Women’s March SLO
We stand in solidarity to protect women’s rights, human rights, our safety, our health, and our planet, as we move toward a positive and just future. We are actively nonviolent in words and action, and recognize that there is no true peace, freedom, or inclusion without equity for all.
Sprout Up
This group provides free, youth-led environmental education programs to 1st and 2nd grade classrooms in public schools throughout SLO County. Their college student-instructors teach children vital concepts in environmental science and sustainability during the earliest stages of educational development.
SLOPOST
SLOPOST is a charitable non-profit organization encouraging parks, open space, and trails in SLO County. We work to acquire, develop, and maintain multi-use trails by working with landowners, organizations, government, and the general public. We also work to educate users to maximize their enjoyment and safety on multi-use trails.
Rotary Club5 Cities ECO
We are the ECO Rotary for the 5 Cities area. Our mission, beyond the traditional Rotary values, is to focus on our local community and educate people about recycling and improving our environmental footprint.
One Cool Earth
One Cool Earth believes that everyone deserves a place to grow. Our EarthGenius program powers healthy, happy, smart youth at SLO County elementary schools by creating awesome school garden programs. We focus on creating real impacts in childhood health, academics, and wellbeing using school gardens.
Mothers for Peace – SLO
This non-profit organization has spent decades concerned with the local dangers involving the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, and with the dangers of nuclear power, weapons and waste on national and global levels. Additionally, Mothers for Peace works to promote peace and a nuclear-free, carbon-free world.
Los Padres Forest Watch
Los Padres ForestWatch works to protect the Los Padres National Forest, the Carrizo Plain National Monument, and other public lands along California’s central coast. We combine legal and policy advocacy, scientific collaboration, field work, and education to safeguard these treasured landscapes and the benefits they provide to our local communities.
Ecologistics
Our mission is to create a resilient and healthy community for the residents of the California Central Coast that is environmentally and economically sustainable. We do this through educational programs that encourage people to convene, collaborate, and act.
CreekLands
CreekLands (formerly Central Coast Salmon Enhancement) is committed to habitat restoration science and Central Coast watershed stewardship.
Concerned Citizens for Avila
Concerned Citizens for Avila is a group of community-minded people who care deeply about Avila. We are committed to protecting Avila’s natural environment and prioritizing safety and accessibility for residents and visitors.
City Repair SLO
City Repair SLO’s mission is to recreate the sense of village in SLO neighborhoods. There are many ways to do this but a tried and true way to do this is to get neighborhoods to meet regularly and to discuss “What is needed here to improve the health and happiness in our neighborhood?”
City Farm SLO
City Farm SLO manages the land for sustainable agricultural production, provides youth with on-site educational programs, and engages the community in the life of an urban farm.
Citizens’ Climate Lobby SLO Chapter
This group exists to create the political will for climate solutions by enabling individual breakthroughs in the exercise of personal and political power.
Central Coast Vegans
Central Coast Vegans attract others, educate about, and support veganism on the Central Coast for the H.E.C.K. of it (Health, Environment, Conscience, and Kindness)!
Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers
CCCMB works to expand the network of sustainable and enjoyable trails in SLO County and to maintain the trails currently in use. Since 1987, CCCMB has worked with California State Parks, the National Forest Service, San Luis Obispo City and County, and the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, to design and build new trails and maintain existing ones.
Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition (C5)
C5 is a group of local stakeholders whose mission is to expand the use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) and fueling infrastructure throughout the Central Coast. C5 is best described as a clearinghouse for people to get together and learn more about AFVs (e.g., what is available, how to purchase AFVs, and where to fuel them).