Ecology Center Farmers’ Market

2016 Holiday Schedule for Our Programs

December 20, 2016 by Ecology Center

Happy holidays to our friends and community! Some of our programs will have a little break as we head into 2017. Please see below for holiday schedules for all of our programs. Berkeley Curbside Recycling: Crew will run their usual Monday routes and Recycling phone (510) 527-5555 will be answered on 12/26/16 and 01/02/2017. Ecology… Read more »

Give Thanks for Farmers! Shop the Tuesday Farmers’ Market for your Holiday Meal

November 21, 2016 by Ecology Center

At the Tuesday South Berkeley Farmers’ Market, you will find good food that’s been grown with care for your holiday meal. The supermarkets are usually insane this time of year. At our Farmers’ Markets you can find your staples and specialty food while walking around in the lovely fall light and crisp air, enjoying the… Read more »

USDA Under Secretary Concannon Visits Ecology Center Farmers’ Market to Shine Spotlight on SNAP and Farmers’ Markets for National Nutrition Month

March 8, 2016 by Ecology Center

On Tuesday, March 8th, USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon, the top official in charge of SNAP – formerly known as the Food Stamp Program – will be visiting the South Berkeley Farmers’ Market to celebrate National Nutrition Month and discuss the USDA’s goals of expanding SNAP (food stamp) accessibility at farmers’ markets across the country.… Read more »

North Shattuck Farmers’ Market Relocates In October, “Street-Warming” Celebration 10/15/15

September 30, 2015 by Ecology Center

Starting October 1st, 2015, the North Shattuck Farmers’ Market will be operating from a new location, occupying the frontage road that runs alongside CVS Pharmacy and continues into the parking lot of businesses just south of CVS. The market will feature the same array of farmers and vendors, and will take place at the same… Read more »

Plastic-Free July Show & Tell, Solutions Share & Picnic, 8/1/15

July 29, 2015 by Ecology Center

Get together with Beth Terry and Ecology Center staff this Saturday at the Downtown Berkeley Farmers’ Market for a casual picnic for Plastic-Free July! Bring any disposable plastic items you collected during Plastic-Free July. What were the hardest items or categories to reduce your plastic consumption of? Share challenges and successes and help others reduce… Read more »