SMC’s Center for Environmental and Urban Studies (CEUS) provides numerous displays and sources of information to help individuals become more efficient and lead a sustainable life that reduces impacts on the environment. CEUS is also a center for the SMC students, faculty, and staff who participate in our academic program, and sponsors the Environmental Issues Lectures.
Resource Library – The CEUS library and information center offers books, video tapes, and displays on topics ranging from general environmental information, to specific topics such as solar heating systems for the home, environmental policy, and vegetarianism. Helpful, informative links to other resources are also available on our website (www.smc.edu/CES/LINKS.htm).
Information/Coordination – CEUS offers information about local environmental events and organizations, and assists with events coordination by publicizing them and communicating with interested campus and community groups.
Demonstration Gardens – “Garden/garden,” a joint project with the City of Santa Monica supported by a grant from MWD, is a public conservation experiment featuring two side-by-side residential gardens on Pearl Street opposite the College. One is an efficient “Mediterranean” (xeriscape) garden with drip irrigation and drought-tolerant native plants such as California lilac, sage, and meadow grass. The other is a more conventional water-using garden with sprinklers and East-Coast-style bedding plants, azaleas, and lawn.
For hours or other information about CEUS and its programs, visit our website (www.smc.edu/CES), call (310) 434-3909, or drop by 1744 Pearl Street, Santa Monica.
SMC Center for Environmental and Urban Studies (1744 Pearl St., Santa Monica)