Notice: Thanksgiving Holiday Program Closures

Notice: Thanksgiving Holiday Program Closures
The Ecology Center will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th. The following programs and services will be affected according to the schedule below. Thursday Berkeley Farmers’ Market will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23rd and open for Saturday market on the 25th. EcoStore will be closed on Thursday, Nov.… Read more »

Rich in Family: Golden Rule Organics Farm

Rich in Family: Golden Rule Organics Farm
In Celebration of Hispanic, Latinx+ Month: The Ecology Center’s Farmers’ Market program has the honor of having Golden Rule Organics as a dedicated and humble vendor. For the past 10 years Golden Rule Organics has offered Berkeley residents and visiting shoppers a plethora of fresh and organic produce, such as their heirloom Roma and Early… Read more »

Increased Funding for Market Match Meets Increased Need for Healthy Food Dollars

Increased Funding for Market Match Meets Increased Need for Healthy Food Dollars
The Ecology Center is thrilled to announce that the legislature has included $20 million for the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) in the state budget over the next two years! This funding will ensure that hundreds of thousands of low-income Californians will continue to receive support for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at hundreds of… Read more »