The Santa Barbara Permaculture Network celebrates its fourth Annual Eco Hero Award, honoring Albert K. Bates, Environmental Lawyer, Author, Right Livelihood Award recipient, UN Climate Conference Delegate, and Biochar Pioneer. A perennial good-natured optimist but hard-core realist, Albert Bates has been an advocate for the Earth and its ecosystems for over 50 years. The Community Environmental Council is a co-host of this event.

Location: Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA