Logo for Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office featuring a circular line drawing of a traditional emblem with leaves and a central symbol, green background, and white text with the office name.

The Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental office, or SYCEO, was established in 1998 to provide support to the Tribal Community.

We conserve land through outreach, restoration, and research.

Close-up of two terracotta bowls filled with sunflower seeds, a potted plant with green leaves, and a pile of acorns on a wooden surface.
A young child holding a pumpkin in front of their face in a pumpkin patch, with other pumpkins and a girl in the background.
A calendar with handwritten event details for Earth Day on April 18, featuring a pinecone illustration, butterfly stamp, a small picture of a tree, a plant stamp, and a torn note with green checkered background and text about more information on a website.
Close-up of a textured, bumpy kale leaf with other leaves in the background.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it's the only thing that ever has.

-Margaret Mead

Chumash Earth Day 2026

Chumash Earth Day 2026 will be held on April 18th from 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.

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Yellow flowers with green leaves in a pot, out of focus background.
People planting seeds in soil-filled trays
Small green plants sprouting in individual square pots, viewed through a metal fence.
Close-up of a white flower with a yellow center and green leaves in the background.
Several potted plants on metal shelving inside a greenhouse or garden structure, with sunlight shining through the plastic or glass covering.
A large oak tree with rough bark and dense green leaves, casting shade over dry grass and a ranch yard with fencing in the background.