Author Archives: Ecology Center

Berkeley Farmers’ Market Press Release

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Berkeley Farmers' Market Press Release
City of Berkeley Proclaims Aug. 6-12 “Berkeley Farmers’ Market Week” to Celebrate and Support Local Agriculture Berkeley, CA – Mayor of Berkeley, Jesse Arreguín, alongside Berkeley City Council members, signed a proclamation on Tuesday declaring August 6-12 as Berkeley Farmers’ Market Week at the July 25th City Council meeting. Berkeley Farmers’ Market Week will be… Read more »

Together We Can—Create a Healthy, Sustainable, and Just Future

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Together We Can—Create a Healthy, Sustainable, and Just Future
Dear Ecology Center Supporter, This spring, we were a cosponsor of the 34th Bioneers conference, hosted in Berkeley for the first time. The event brought together thought leaders in the environmental and social justice movements to discuss practical and visionary solutions. I was struck by how many of the hot topics being discussed there are… Read more »

CA Budget Cuts Endanger Market Match Program–Take Action Today

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CA Budget Cuts Endanger Market Match Program–Take Action Today
The well loved Market Match Program, led by the Ecology Center, which enables CalFresh shoppers to double their EBT food dollars for fruits and veggies at 270+ farmers’ markets (and other farm-direct sites), is at risk of losing funding. That’s why the Ecology Center, Roots of Change, and a coalition of supporters are working to… Read more »

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Jack Johnson—inspired musician, deeply committed environmentalist, and Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Environment Program—is partnering with the Ecology Center to raise funds for our programs! The Johnson Ohana Foundation will match your donation to the Ecology Center, dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500. As part of Jack Johnson’s Meet the Moonlight tour, the Johnson Ohana Foundation is… Read more »