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2023 Community Impact Report
This spring, we’re digging deep into our mission with fresh enthusiasm and determination. But before we lose sight of 2023...
Love Linda Vista Farmers Market, Ecology Center’s partner in San Diego, Makes Strides to Keep Market Match and Fresh Food Access
The neighborhood of Linda Vista in San Diego almost lost the Market Match program, a federal and state-funded grant program...
From Lunar New Year to Valentine’s Day, here are a list of products at the Berkeley Farmers’ Markets to make your celebrations shine
With Lunar New Year, Super Bowl Sunday, Mardi Gras, and Valentine’s Day all taking place over the next week this...
Thirsty Thursdays Return to the North Berkeley Farmers’ Market
Thirsty Thursdays at the North Berkeley Farmers’ Market brings local wine, craft beer, food, live entertainment, interactive activities, local...
Climate & Policy
Sustainable Living
Zero Waste
Thanks for Joining Us for Plastic Free July 2023!
This summer, the Ecology Center celebrated Plastic Free July with a month filled with dynamic events and engaging educational content....
Food & Farming
Market Match Update: Funding Secured! CA State Budget Funds Program Through 2028
Thanks to the support of many organizations, elected officials, and individuals, Ecology Center’s Market Match program has secured funding through...
Food & Farming
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...
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...
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...
Earth Day and Birth Day Members’ Gathering 2023
After a 4-year hiatus, Ecology Center members gathered in person for the annual Earth Day and Birth Day event. This...
Zero Waste
Explore the Ecology Center’s Disposable Foodware Policy Toolkit
In the US we have been entrenched in a culture of consumption, with little consideration for what waste disposal entails,...
Climate & Policy
Zero Waste
Help Desk’s Top 5 Most Interesting Questions of 2022
Climate change is here, its effects are overwhelming and at times can leave one feeling hopeless. Through these difficult times,...
