Berkeley Community Gardening Collaborative

Urban Agriculture & Community Gardens: Interview with Corinne Haskins of BCGC

February 16, 2017 by Ecology Center

Next week, we’re hosting an event about some exciting proposed changes for urban agriculture in Berkeley, which could result in more food to be grown on vacant lots and other spaces. Berkeley has a solid existing network of school, nonprofit, and community gardens – but wait lists are long, and more gardening space is in … Read more »

Action Item: City of Berkeley Community Gardens Amendment

May 6, 2016 by Ecology Center

On Tuesday, May 10th, a Community Garden Zoning Amendment will come before the Berkeley City Council. The Ecology Center is urging the Council to vote “yes.” If you are a fan of community gardens and would like to see more of them, we encourage you to contact your Council Member to voice your support. The… Read more »

Berkeley Community Gardening Collaborative Is Hiring for New Coordinator

August 14, 2015 by Ecology Center

The Berkeley Community Gardening Collaborative (BCGC) is a network of diverse community and school gardens in Berkeley who share a commitment to organic, urban agriculture, and access to healthy food for Berkeley residents. The beloved long-time leader of BCGC, Beebo Turman, is retiring, and hiring a replacement coordinator. The new Berkeley Community Gardening Coordinator will… Read more »

Celebrate a New Bio-Remediation Project at the Santa Fe Right of Way this Sunday, 11/18/12

November 15, 2012 by Ecology Center

This is one event that has been a long time coming, and we hope you join the celebration! For years, neighbors and gardeners in South Berkeley have been advocating for creating a usable public space on the Santa Fe Right of Way, a 40 foot wide swath that runs through residential neighborhoods along an old… Read more »