Tag Archives: farmers’ market

Navel Orange Shaker Pie

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Thinly cut oranges with a knife on a wooden cutting board.
This recipe comes compliments of Edith’s Pie and Berkeley Farmers’ Market regular Chef Mike Raskin. It’s a great zero-waste recipe which uses every part of the gorgeous winter citrus at the markets right now. Ingredients: 1ea 9” pie crust, blind baked 1.5 lb naval oranges 1C+1Tbsp sugar 1tsp diamond crystal kosher salt 1.5 tsp flour… Read more »

Remember Your Reusables for Plastic-Free Week at Berkeley Farmers’ Markets, 7/19-7/23/16

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Remember Your Reusables for Plastic-Free Week at Berkeley Farmers' Markets, 7/19-7/23/16
All three farmers’ markets will have special visitors, promotions, and activities to go plastic-free this week. Have you ever seen the bag monster? Prizes: Show us your reusable container or cup in action at the Farmers’ Market info booth and enter to win a basket of fresh produce. Snap a picture, tag @EcologyCenter on Facebook… Read more »

Ecology Center’s Food & Farming, Zero Waste Programs Are Now Hiring

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Ecology Center's Food & Farming, Zero Waste Programs Are Now Hiring
These positions at the Ecology Center are now open: Farmers’ Market Access & Equity Program Coordinator, Farmers’ Market Program Manager, and On-Call Curbside Recycling Driver. We encourage you to visit ecologycenter.org/jobs for full descriptions, and details on how to apply. FARMERS’ MARKET ACCESS & EQUITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR The Farmers’ Markets Access & Equity (FMAE) Program… Read more »

Help Us Reach Jack Johnson’s $2500 Match by Sep 1st!

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Help Us Reach Jack Johnson's $2500 Match by Sep 1st!
We will be at the Greek Theatre, Tuesday August 26th, sharing our work and playing games with Jack Johnson concert-goers. Our participation is part of Jack Johnson’s effort to support local non-profits on his tours. Through donating all of the proceeds from his tours, he’s raised $25 million for environmental organizations like ours! He’s particularly… Read more »

Gas or Charcoal for Your Summer Barbecues?

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Gas or Charcoal for Your Summer Barbecues?
Time outdoors, fresh and flavorful food, family and friends are all things to love about summer barbecues. What we don’t love? Side effects like hazardous smoke and carbon emissions. What options do grillers have, and how does their environmental impact stack up? The two traditional choices are charcoal or gas grills. At our Store, we… Read more »