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Image of Farmers’ Markets Remain a Lifeline During the Federal Shutdown
Food & Farming

Farmers’ Markets Remain a Lifeline During the Federal Shutdown

As the federal shutdown continues to create chaos and insecurity across the nation, California’s farmers’ markets remain a steady source...
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Youth Development

Youth Leaders on the Rise!

This September we bid farewell to our 12 Youth Environmental Academy (YEA) summer scholars as summertime comes to a close....
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Food & Farming

Farmers’ Market Layout Changes – Coming August, 2025

In the coming weeks, you may see some big changes at our three weekly Berkeley Farmers’ Markets. We are significantly...
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In the Face of Federal Budget Cuts: Market Match Offers Food Security and Food Sovereignty

At a time when Congress is trying to cut food security and healthy entitlements, the Ecology Center’s Market Match program...
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Youth Development

Youth Environmental Academy Scholars: They get it

After two successful months of the Youth Environmental Academy under our belt, we are digging deeper into our climate literacy...
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Youth Development

With the New Year Comes Seeds and Scholars!

As the New Year kicks off, we’re ecstatic to welcome 14 new youth environmental scholars to the team. Every January...
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Becca Prager Steps Down After 17 Years of Service

After 17 years of service, Becca Prager has stepped down from the Ecology Center Board of Directors. In the last...
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Climate & Policy
Food & Farming

Boosting Climate Resiliency in Berkeley with Air Filters and Induction Cooktops

The Ecology Center is partnered with the City of Berkeley’s Office of Energy and Sustainable Development on a Climate Equity...
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Climate & Policy
Food & Farming

Farming in an Age of Climate Disaster: Interview with Bernie of Pomo Tierra Orchard

As we fight to “Keep it in the Ground” and end the production of fossil fuels and plastics that cause...
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Climate & Policy
Zero Waste

Get to know the East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse

Community members in the East Bay who are familiar with arts and crafts and the art of reusing, may visit...
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Locavore Wonderland Vendor Calendar

Check out who and what’s popping up at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market’s annual gifting series during the month of December!...
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Climate & Policy

Income Qualified Opportunities for a Sustainable Commute (New E-Bike incentives for CA!)

Note: New Information added about an E-Bike incentive for Income Qualified people in CA! The Ecology Center has been working...
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