Sponsors

Environmental Stewards 2026 Statewide Conference

Collectively Unstoppable: Environmental Stewards Leading from the Ground UP!

October 9-11, 2026 |  UC Santa Barbara, California

 

Gregory Ira, Director, UC Environmental Stewards: gcira@ucanr.edu

 

Why Become a Sponsor?

Sponsors help us keep participation accessible for a wide range of our alumni, including young adults in school or entering the workforce, alumni from non-profit organizations, and participants on a fixed income. Sponsors will:

  • Increase brand visibility with an engaged and environmentally-minded audience

  • Engage with education, environmental, academic, and workforce organizations

  • Demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Collective Impact Sponsors ($10,000+)

Demonstrate the power of education and service for collective impact at the state level. Ideal for college/university, corporate, and foundation sponsors whose missions align with lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.

  • Exclusive “Presented by" recognition of one conference track (Biodiversity Conservation, Climate Change Education, or Collective Learning & Action) and across all marketing materials, event signage, and plenary sessions

  • Prominent logo placement on plenary stage, event website, and digital program, premium exhibitor space, and invitation to donor circle meeting

  • Two gratis registrations

Stewardship & Service Award Sponsors ($5,000)

Recognize excellence in environmental stewardship among participants, instructors, and partner organizations by supporting Environmental Stewards’ awards program.

  • Recognition as sponsor and co-presenter of an award category

  • Logo placement on event website programs and exhibitor space

  • Invitation to donor circle meeting

Alumni & Friends ($2,500)

Share the power of transformational learning experiences with others.

  • Recognition as sponsor of a field trip or workshop

  • Logo on event website and digital programs

  • Invitation to donor circle meeting

 

Don’t see a sponsorship level that fits your goals? Contact us to create a custom sponsorship!

Gregory Ira, Director, UC Environmental Stewards. gcira@ucanr.edu, 530.750.1265

 

 

 

 

 

Hands drawing a tree in a nature journaling book

Naturalist Journal

Pepperwood California Naturalist class on a fieldtrip in the forest.

Environmental Stewards in action

California Naturalist Course class investigation moss samples

Environmental Stewards course field trip

Women holding a felted outdooor hat with California Naturalist pin on it.