Tag Archives: Berkeley

Thanks for Joining Us for Plastic Free July 2023!

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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. Over the course of five remarkable events we connected with more than 300 community members, volunteers, and supporters as we explored the many opportunities to address the problems with plastics. We are grateful to have… Read more »

Berkeley’s School Garden and Cooking Program Will Continue, and Is Hiring for a Program Supervisor

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Berkeley's School Garden and Cooking Program Will Continue, and Is Hiring for a Program Supervisor
The well-loved Garden and Cooking Program at Berkeley’s public schools has received critical support from the School Board and community. The programs at 14 Berkeley public schools are facing an uncertain future, due to $1.9 million per year in federal funding being cut (head to KQED’s Bay Area Bites blog for detailed background reading). The… Read more »

Use Less, Recycle More: Berkeley Residents Can Now Recycle More Plastics

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Use Less, Recycle More: Berkeley Residents Can Now Recycle More Plastics
Berkeley has moved one step closer to our goal of Zero Waste by 2020! Berkeley residents can now recycle more plastic containers in their blue curbside carts. In addition to plastic bottles, the Ecology Center’s curbside recycling program will now collect clean food storage containers, dairy tubs (like yogurt), plastic cups, and trays. There are… Read more »

Dine Out for an Edible Education in Berkeley, 5/30/13

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Dine Out for an Edible Education in Berkeley, 5/30/13
Make one meal matter on Thursday, May 30th. Berkeley’s vibrant school garden and cooking programs are in danger of being cut after losing their federal funding for next year. You can help raise money for this program by simply eating out and enjoying a meal! A great line up of partnering restaurants have agreed to… Read more »

Build Buzz for Sunday Streets Berkeley at our Farmers’ Markets

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Build Buzz for Sunday Streets Berkeley at our Farmers' Markets
On Sunday, October 14th, seventeen blocks of Shattuck Avenue will be closed to car traffic. Instead, people will be out walking, biking, rolling and dancing through Downtown and and North Berkeley! This event is a short seven weeks away, and we need all hands on deck to help spread the word. We’re looking for volunteers… Read more »