In late November of 2025, the Native Coast Action Network hosted a week-long Wildland Fire Basic 32 Training in the context of Prescribed Burn Training Exchange (TREX) for 33 Indigenous burners from across California. Located at UC Santa Barbara's Sedgwick Reserve on the homelands of the Chumash peoples in Santa Barbara County, the training culminated after previous generations of intentional fire and in recent years of building partnerships and planning to support cultural b

On November 16, 2025, the Climate Science Alliance team supported the Neh’atem Yuchiwiva Cahuilla Fall Basket Weaving Gathering, hosted by the California Indian Basketweavers Association and the Cahuilla Band of Indians. Photo by Raya Salgado We recently had the privilege of supporting a remarkable day of cultural practice and community. On November 16, 2025, the Climate Science Alliance team participated in the Neh’atem Yuchiwiva Cahuilla Fall Basket Weaving Gathering, hoste

On May 8th, over 95 people embarked a boat for a special visit to Limuw, the Chumash name for Santa Cruz island, as part of a Stewardship Pathways training hosted in partnership with the Native Coast Action Network and Chumash partners. The training highlighted place-based restoration efforts and opportunities, and the deep importance of coastal and cultural conservation—providing space for attendees to strengthen partnerships and advance coastal co-stewardship. Learn about t

On May 31st, twenty-four community members and partners from the Campo Band of Mission Indians and U.S. Forest Service came together on...