On a crisp Wednesday morning, the air at the Ecology Center’s recycling facility in Berkeley buzzed with the energy of young environmentalists in the making. Oxford Elementary’s Teacher Jacqueline Omania’s fifth-grade class filed off their bus, brimming with curiosity. For eleven years, different students from this zero-waste classroom have made the journey to learn where… Read more »
Bianca discovered the Ecology Center during her junior year of high school, while researching internships in the summer. She had always enjoyed spending time outdoors and hiking, so she was interested in environmental organizations. The Ecology Center seemed like a logical fit. Bianca began as a participant in the Youth Environmental Academy (YEA), built her… Read more »
As the federal shutdown continues to create chaos and insecurity across the nation, California’s farmers’ markets remain a steady source of healthy food and community connection. Even while many government services grind to a halt, shoppers can still use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/CalFresh/EBT) benefits at farmers’ markets. Because states receive these benefits in advance,… Read more »
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