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Berkeley Farmers’ Market Real Deal available November 2 – 16, 2019

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Berkeley Farmers' Market Real Deal available November 2 - 16, 2019
Receive a free 16oz herbal tea with the purchase of a quart jar of organic Big Little Bowl soup. Available at Berkeley Farmers’ Markets: Downtown Berkeley (11/2, 11/ 9, & 11/16) and North Berkeley (11/5 & 11/12). Small changes in lifestyle can have a huge impact on our personal health and the health of the… Read more »

Climate Justice: Fighting for a Better Tomorrow

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Climate Justice: Fighting for a Better Tomorrow
On September 20th, 2019, millions of people (including you perhaps!) took to the streets to demand action on climate change around the world. Holding their protest signs high and proud, students assembled in front of federal buildings from New York to San Francisco, on shores and in villages from the Marshall Islands to India to… Read more »

Vessel Reusable Cup Service Launches

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Vessel Reusable Cup Service Launches
We’re excited to launch the Vessel Reusable Cup Pilot this Wednesday, September 18, 2019. A First for Berkeley and for California, this pilot leads the way in replacing single-use disposable cups with a reusable, thermal, stainless steel alternative. It is a step forward in the Reusables Revolution! Join us this Wednesday, 9/18, at 8:00 am… Read more »

Salsa Festival: Celebrating A Rich Culture

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Salsa Festival: Celebrating A Rich Culture
True to the nature of the Bay Area, the Berkeley Farmers’ Market 2019 Salsa Festival was a celebration of the rich cultural diversity that thrives here and our community’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Locals and Salsa enthusiasts from all over the Bay Area turned out to enjoy Salsa music, dance, and food, along with activities… Read more »

BASIL Inspires Reinvention of Public Libraries

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BASIL Inspires Reinvention of Public Libraries
An article in USA today highlights the success public libraries have had in expanding beyond books to craft supplies, tools, science equipment and more. One of the most popular new items on library shelves are seeds, which can now be found in 55 public libraries across the country, and counting. While seed saving is a… Read more »