Explore the West Berkeley Design Loop, Saturday, 7/20/13

Explore the West Berkeley Design Loop, Saturday, 7/20/13
Get in the Loop! Did you know West Berkeley has the highest concentration of independent, home improvement businesses in the Bay Area? On Saturday, July 20th, these merchants invite you to explore the West Berkeley Design Loop, and participate in free DIY workshops. Enter a sweepstakes at each of the 20 participating stores (including the… Read more »

July 4th Holiday Schedule for Ecology Center Programs

July 4th Holiday Schedule for Ecology Center Programs
Please note some of the Ecology Center’s programs and services will be observing the holiday this Thursday. The Thursday North Berkeley Farmers’ Market will be closed. Stock up on produce at South Berkeley Tuesday market and Albany Wednesday market instead. Click here for location and hours for our Farmers’ Markets. The Ecology Center Store and… Read more »

Goats and Backyard Roots at the Ecology Center, Thursday, 5/9/13

Goats and Backyard Roots at the Ecology Center, Thursday, 5/9/13
This coming Thursday evening, Lori Eames will be sharing photos and stories from her new “Backyard Roots” book. The book has beautiful snapshots of urban farms all along the West Coast, with many familiar Bay Area locals featured. Kitty Sharkey, whose urban farm is in East Oakland, will be bringing two of her Nigerian dwarf… Read more »

Double Author Event: Real Food Fermentation, Real Food All Year, Thursday, 2/28/13

Double Author Event: Real Food Fermentation, Real Food All Year, Thursday, 2/28/13
Join us for a double book talk, fermentation demo and tasting with authors Alex Lewin and Nishanga Bliss. Alex’s book, Real Food Fermentation, will teach you how to ferment dairy into yogurt, kefir, creme fraiche, and butter. Nishanga’s book, Real Food All Year, offers seasonal shopping lists and meal suggestions, detoxifying cleanses, and… Read more »