2019 Warm Coat Drive – Results!

Half of our staff's head taking a selfie with all the folded donated coats!
Hi Ecology Center friends! We have some wonderful news to share with you all! Together, we were able to donate 57 coats, sweaters, and jackets to Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS). BOSS has successfully distributed these coats to over 15 residential and shelter programs throughout Alameda County, and we could not have done it without… Read more »

Sun Will Shine at our Crafts Markets, Saturdays 12/13/14 & 12/20/14

Sun Will Shine at our Crafts Markets, Saturdays 12/13/14 & 12/20/14
We’re very excited that the big storm coming through is both bringing us a lot of rain, and moving through before Saturday, when our Annual Crafts Market returns! The Crafts Market runs next to our Downtown Berkeley Farmers’ Market for the next two Saturdays. We’ve lined up over 40 Bay Area artists, crafters, and makers… Read more »

Gather Your Coats for the Winter Coat Drive!

Gather Your Coats for the Winter Coat Drive!
Our Store will be open this Friday, which is a big day to support small, local businesses as part of Plaid Friday – the alternative to big store frenzy of Black Friday. We’ll be open 11 – 6 Friday through Sunday this weekend. We carry useful and innovative products to support your sustainable home, body… Read more »

Making Holiday Gifts from Reuse Materials Workshop this Saturday, 12/1/12

Making Holiday Gifts from Reuse Materials Workshop this Saturday, 12/1/12
If you’re stumped for budget friendly gifts, come and pick up some new ideas at this Saturday’s workshop! Also serves as purposeful purging for abundant household items. Join JB, of DRAGA design, for a fun-filled, easy-going workshop where you can turn your piles of stuff into gifts and useful items you can use everyday. Learn… Read more »