Archive for October, 2011
Growing Fruit in a Maritime Climate 11/5/11
Join local authors Barbara Edwards and Mary Olivella for a discussion and signing of their book, From Tree To Table: Growing Fruit Trees in the Pacific Maritime Climate. Fall is the time to plan your urban orchard whether one tree or many. From Tree To Table tells how to choose, plant, prune and care for [...]
Tomorrow: Dump Your Drugs the Right Way
From State Senator Loni Hancock: On Saturday, October 29th, cities across the nation will be participating in the National Prescription Take Back Day. On that day, the Drug Enforcement Agency will be working with local police departments and other agencies to assist in hosting drug drop-off locations, where people can safely dispose their unused, unwanted [...]
What’s Proctor & Gamble Really Doing About Breast Cancer Awareness?
Our friends at the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics urge you to resist the “pinkwashing” that happens during breast cancer awareness month, and to ask companies like Proctor & Gamble to stop using ingredients that are linked to breast cancer. Action needs to follow awareness. Here’s their letter: Dear Supporter, October is breast cancer awareness month. [...]
Farm Bill: Up for Grabs Behind Closed Doors?
You know that “super committee” of House and Senate negotiators that Congress convened to forge a plan to cut $1.2 trillion from the deficit over the next decade? They are going to be the ones re-writing the Farm Bill in the next two weeks. Surprise! Grist has the story. [Photo by roberthuffstutter]
Today is Food Day!
Today is the first annual Food Day! Organizers describe it as a day that “seeks to bring together Americans from all walks of life…to push for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable, humane way.” Organizations around the country are planning events for the day. To learn more, click here.
Tar Sands Activism 10/27/11
Join us for the next event in our “Movement Builders and Shakers Forum” with a special talk and letter-writing workshop. According to NASA’s top climate scientist, developing a tar sands oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico would mean “essentially game over” for the climate. President Obama is currently considering whether to approve [...]
Farm Tour for Food Day 10/24/11
Join us for a day on the farm as we visit two of the farms that make the Ecology Center markets so special. We will meet at the Ecology Center offices before carpooling to the Petaluma area. While there we will visit Tara Firma Farm, a women-run, integrated farming operation that raises both animals and [...]
Fair Food from the Field to the Table 10/20/11
Through the stories and voices of farmworkers, growers, businesses and fair food advocates, come learn about the realities of farmworker conditions and, more importantly, the promise of improved farm labor practices in American agriculture. Join us for a special, interactive evening featuring dialogue with speakers Jose Gutierrez, former farmworker and health advocate, Western Center for [...]
Michael Pollan Answers Most-Asked Questions
In the New York Times Magazine’s annual issue on food, Michael Pollan answers a great many questions about food. Pollan is able to boil down complex issues and give elegantly simple answers. The list includes some interesting questions on topics such as in vitro meat, frozen vegetables, raw milk, and cultural differences. As always, worth [...]
Harvest the Rain — Book Talk with Nate Downey 10/14/11
If we want thriving landscapes, abundant food, strong communities, and sustainable economies, we can start by treasuring the rain. Join Nate Downey, author of the newly published book Harvest the Rain for a talk and book-signing event as he shares thoughts and strategies for taking advantage of rain, a precious resource that falls free from [...]
Eat, Pray, Lulav: A Sukkot Harvest Festival
This Sunday, October 16, from 2-6pm, join Urban Adamah and friends for music, food, DIY activities, animals, storytelling, farm tours, and more! Special guests: Octopretzel! Event may sell out. Buy your tickets today! This event is co-sponsored by the Ecology Center. For more details, click here.
Slow Money’s 3rd National Gathering 10/12-14
Slow Money: a new kind of investing for the 21st century. Join the Ecology Center as we partner with Slow Money to promote this emerging network of thought leaders, investors, donors, farmers, social entrepreneurs and everyday folks for our National Gathering this October 12-14 at historic Fort Mason in San Francisco. Listen to speakers such [...]
Around the World Without a Plane: Dispatches from a Hot Planet 10/6/11
Join Berkeley residents Barnali Ghosh and Anirvan Chatterjee as they share stories from their year traveling across the globe without getting on a plane. Find out about what’s it like crossing the Pacific Ocean by container ship and hear about the 60 interviews they conducted with climate activists in 12 countries. Learn about what climate [...]
Around the World Without a Plane: Dispatches from a Hot Planet 10/6/11
Join Berkeley residents Barnali Ghosh and Anirvan Chatterjee as they share stories from their year traveling across the globe without getting on a plane. Find out about what’s it like crossing the Pacific Ocean by container ship and hear about the 60 interviews they conducted with climate activists in 12 countries. Learn about what climate [...]
Advanced Seed Saving for Farmers and Gardeners 10/4/11
Learn to grow seed and steward heirlooms at this class for West Coast gardeners and farmers. Although some background in seed saving is recommended, this is a great chance to learn about seed and connect with other seed savers in your region even for beginners. This workshop will cover basic and advanced seed concepts including [...]
