Upcoming Events
Interested in getting involved with ECOSLO?
Register for one of our events today!
July 29 2025 | 12-1:30pm
Agape Church, 950 Laureate Ln.
San Luis Obispo, CA
Insight Studio Workshop: Sustainable Practices Growing Profits
Hosted by the SLO Chamber and presented by ECOSLO, this practical Insight Studio Workshop is designed to help Central Coast businesses boost profitability through sustainability. Learn how to access grants, subsidies, and local support to reduce environmental impacts and explore the path to becoming a Certified Green Business through the California Green Business Program.
Hear success stories from certified local businesses, discover cost-saving strategies in waste reduction, energy and water conservation, and pollution prevention, and connect with regional sustainability partners offering tools, incentives, and guidance. The workshop wraps up with hands-on breakout sessions where you’ll identify actionable next steps tailored to your business.
Lunch will be provided!
September 20 2025 | 9am-noon
San Luis Obispo County
20th Annual SLO County Creeks to Coast Cleanup
ECOSLO, in partnership with Central Coast Partners for Water Quality, presents the 2025 SLO County Creeks to Coast Cleanup! This expanded event covers not only our coastline but also inland creeks, lakes, and parks across the county. Since 2005, ECOSLO has organized beach cleanups from San Simeon to Nipomo as part of an international effort. Last year, thousands of pounds of waste were removed from our local waterways.
To join, register for your preferred cleanup location. Sites are listed from North County to South County! Visit http://ecoslo.org/creeks-to-coast for more info, including site map, waiver, event flyers, and volunteer details.
November 15 2025 | 9am-noon
ECOSLO Office
1012 Pacific Street Ste B-1 San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo’s Neighborhood Tree Planting!
Back by popular demand! Join us for an exciting Neighborhood Tree Planting event as part of ECOSLO’s Urban Tree Program. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the environment and be part of a team working to beautify our community.
What to Bring: Sturdy shoes, a water bottle, sunscreen, and a smile!
What We Provide: Tools, gloves, trees, snacks, and refreshments.
No experience necessary—just a love for trees and a willingness to get your hands dirty! We will have a tree captain guide you through the planting process.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to create a more sustainable, tree-filled community!
December 13 2025 | 9am-noon
Johnson Ranch Open Space
5190 Ontario Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
December 13 Johnson Ranch Tree Planting!
Be part of the first in a three-part tree planting series at Johnson Ranch Open Space as we work to restore the local creek ecosystem. We'll meet in the parking lot and get to work planting dozens of native one-gallon plants that will help stabilize soil, support wildlife, and improve water quality for years to come.
This is a family-friendly event, so bring the kids for a hands-on, rewarding experience planting the trees of tomorrow!
What to Bring:
Closed-toe shoes, plenty of water, sunscreen and sun protection
What We Provide:
Tools, gloves, and plants!
Help us kick off this important restoration effort and make a lasting impact on one of SLO’s treasured open spaces.
January 17 2026 | 9am-noon
Johnson Ranch Open Space
5190 Ontario Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
January 17 Johnson Ranch Tree Planting!
Help us continue our restoration work at Johnson Ranch Open Space during the second event in this three-part series. We'll meet in the parking lot and get to work planting dozens of native one-gallon plants that will help stabilize soil, support wildlife, and improve water quality for years to come.
This is a family-friendly event, so bring the kids for a hands-on, rewarding experience planting the trees of tomorrow!
What to Bring:
Closed-toe shoes, plenty of water, sunscreen and sun protection
What We Provide:
Tools, gloves, and plants!
Help us kick off this important restoration effort and make a lasting impact on one of SLO’s treasured open spaces.
February 7 2026 | 9am-noon
Johnson Ranch Open Space
5190 Ontario Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
February 7 Johnson Ranch Tree Planting!
Help us continue our restoration work at Johnson Ranch Open Space during the third event in this three-part series. We'll meet in the parking lot and get to work planting dozens of native one-gallon plants that will help stabilize soil, support wildlife, and improve water quality for years to come.
This is a family-friendly event, so bring the kids for a hands-on, rewarding experience planting the trees of tomorrow!
What to Bring:
Closed-toe shoes, plenty of water, sunscreen and sun protection
What We Provide:
Tools, gloves, and plants!
Help us kick off this important restoration effort and make a lasting impact on one of SLO’s treasured open spaces.
Creeks to Coast Post Cleanup Event at TDNE Brewery
Join ECOSLO at There Does Not Exist Brewery to celebrate the success of Creeks to Coast Cleanup!
Creeks to Coast Cleanup
ECOSLO’s annual Creeks to Coast Cleanup is SLO County’s largest volunteer event as part of Coastal Cleanup Day!
Pirates Cove Cleanup
Join ECOSLO and County Parks for a cleanup at Pirate's Cove after the holiday weekend.
Cayucos Beach Cleanup
Join ECOSLO and County Parks for a cleanup at Cayucos Beach Pier after the holiday weekend.
Curb to Compost: Anaerobic Digester Virtual Program
Join us and IWMA and learn what happens after your green bin leaves your curb!
Help ECOSLO Plant Trees
We are looking for some strong volunteers to help us plant 20 trees in the City of SLO. This planting will be on Saturday, May 7th at 9am. To sign up and for more information, please click our link here. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Allie at Allie@ecoslo.org.
Earth Day Alliance Event at Laguna Lake
Want to support ECOSLO during Earth month? We are looking for volunteers to help out at our booth (specifically from 12pm-2pm) at the Earth Day Alliance event! Please reach out to Allie at Allie@ecoslo.org if you are interested and would like to learn more.
ECOSLO & County Parks Earth Day Cleanup at Pirates Cove
Join us and San Luis Obispo County Parks for an Earth Day Cleanup at Pirates Cove. In order to join the event, you will need to sign up here prior. For any questions feel free tor each out to Allie at allie@ecoslo.org.
Earth Day Event at the County of SLO Public Library
Join ECOSLO at the Earth Day event at SLO Library on Thursday, April 21st from 11am-1pm. ECOSLO will have a table there along with some other groups to celebrate Earth Day!
Volunteer Appreciation Day at ECOSLO
ECOSLO is holding a volunteer appreciation day at our office! This event is welcome to anyone who has volunteered with ECOSLO over the past year. We will have coffee, kombucha, snacks, and goodies to give out to show our appreciation!
March 14 Cleanup at Pirate's Cove
Join ECOSLO in a fun morning cleanup at Pirate's Cove where we help to clean up the natural area!
Virtual Landfill and Recycling Facility Tour sponsored by I.W.M.A
Join ECOSLO online on Tuesday, March 8th, at 7:00 pm for a virtual tour of our local landfill and MRF, hosted by SLO County I.W.M.A. Education Program Coordinator Mike di Milo.
Creeks to Coast Cleanup
This annual volunteer event empowers community members in SLO County to come together to protect our waterways, communities, wildlife, and our neighbors. This year, ECOSLO will once again offer cleanup kits to households around SLO County to hold their own cleanups during the last two weeks of September. To sign up for a Cleanup Kit click here.
Virtual Paint Night with Forever Stoked
This is a collaborative effort with ECOSLO and Forever Stoked to raise funds and awareness for our environment and to celebrate World Ocean Day. Participants will paint an original piece "Cali" by Charlie Clingman. The event will take place Saturday June 5th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM via Zoom.
Join Charlie and friends on a study of this painting inspired by our beautiful coastline. Multiple people can paint along per ticket, but we will only be able to critique and help out with one painting per feed. You will receive as much or as little instruction as you prefer. No artistic experience is necessary...just a good attitude. Use your own painting supplies, or you may purchase a paint kit with all necessary materials from Forever Stoked.
To reserve a ticket ($30) and purchase a paint kit ($35) visit Foreverstoked.com
Recommended materials are - Canvas, paint (dark and light colors) and a small set of different size brushes. There will be a 15 minute guest speaker leading into the start of the painting.
You will receive an email with more details and login information one week prior to the Paint Party. We look forward to sharing a fun and unique painting experience with you all!
Landfill and Recycling Virtual Program| Sponsored by I.W.M.A.
Learn about landfill operations and how your recyclables are sorted for recycling, especially as it pertains to San Luis Obispo County. You might even have a new perspective about what we throw away after seeing this thought-provoking program! The program will be approximately 45 minutes, with time after for questions. {Eventbrite link TBD}