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Ecology Center Program Schedules this Week for July 4th Holiday

June 29, 2015 by Ecology Center

This is the schedule for Ecology Center’s programs and services for the holiday, July 3-4th : Farmers’ Market – Thursday North Berkeley Farmers’ Market runs as usual; Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers’ Market runs as usual. Recycling – Curbside recycling operates its usual schedule and routes this week. Store – Open on Friday and Saturday, regular… Read more »

We’re Hiring for Youth Positions, Administrative Associate, Lead Farmers’ Market Manager & Events Coordinator – Apply Soon!

May 12, 2015 by Ecology Center

Come work with us! Our Youth Development program is offering exciting new youth positions that offer first steps for the next generation of environmental leaders. We’re also looking for part time and full time staff in our Education & Engagement and Food & Farming programs. Brief details for these positions are below. Help us find… Read more »

South Berkeley Farmers’ Market seeks a cheese vendor!

January 9, 2015 by Ecology Center

The Ecology Center’s vibrant South Berkeley Farmers’ Market is looking to welcome a new cheese vendor to the market. Please spread the word to your favorite dairy farmers, creameries, and cheesemakers! This market operates every Tuesday from 2-6:30pm at Alcatraz and Adeline on the Berkeley-Oakland border. Preference will be given to local, small-scale producers who… Read more »

10 ways we moved the needle in 2014

December 30, 2014 by Ecology Center

Here’s what’s inspiring us to think big for 2015: 1. We helped pass Measure D, doing what we always do: convening, creating content-rich events, engaging the community, and changing the environment so it supports health, justice, and resilience. 2. Market Match expanded to 153 farmers’ markets in California, creating 46,412 purchases of affordable fruits and… Read more »

Cottage Food Operators, Come Sell at our Farmers’ Market

December 15, 2014 by Ecology Center

The Ecology Center Farmers’ Market team is looking for Cottage Food Operators that want to sell at our Saturday Downtown Berkeley farmers’ market! Cottage food is a growing part of the local food system, which got a huge boost when California enacted the Homemade Food Act in 2013. This law legalized the production of certain… Read more »