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Supporting Your Local Farmers’ Market during COVID-19

Farmers’ Markets are a community hub for fresh, healthy, local, and immunity-boosting foods. The Berkeley Farmers’ Markets are teeming with delectable fruits, vegetables, grains, cheeses, and other treats. Surrounded by friendly faces, you might see your friend or neighbor shopping… Read more »

Berkeley Mayor and City Council Recognize Ecology Center’s 50 Years of Community Leadership and Service

September 22, 2020 was a proud day for the Ecology Center, when the Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and the City Council recognized “The Ecology Center’s 50 Years of Community Leadership and Service.” Ecology Center’s Executive Director Martin Bourque accepted the… Read more »

Youth Environmental Academy Announces Farm Box Pilot Program

As the year transitions from summer to fall and into winter, COVID-19 remains in our communities, requiring changes in many areas of our lives. Here at the Ecology Center, we too are embracing change as we make adjustments to ensure… Read more »

Youth Farm Box Pilot Program

Ecology Center’s Youth Environmental Academy (YEA) is excited to announce the launch of a weekly produce box pilot program in partnership with the Berkeley Farmers’ Market and funded by the City of Berkeley’s Healthy Berkeley Program. The YEA pilot program offers curbside pickup of produce boxes on Saturdays at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market!

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