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Thanks for Joining Us for Plastic Free July 2023!

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Image of Recycling Center Tour participants smiling in high visiability vests in front of an Ecology Center Recycling Truck.
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 »

Free Family Fun Festival Returns This Saturday, 5/28/16

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Free Family Fun Festival Returns This Saturday, 5/28/16
Staying local this weekend? Enjoy free fun at Family Fun Festival this Saturday May 28th at the Downtown Berkeley Farmers’ Market! Two bouncy houses, skateboarding, face painting, zumba, a quiet reading zone, soccer, craft activities, telescopes, an obstacle course, and so much more! Bring the whole family to our 13th Annual event right next to… Read more »

Earth Day Around the Bay

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Earth Day Around the Bay
Earth Day falls on April 22nd each year, but many communities use the whole month of April to bring people together to learn, take action, or be hands on helping the environment. In the Bay Area, there’s a range of festivals and gatherings big and small. Here’s a selection of what’s happening for Earth Day,… Read more »

Potluck Lunch & Workshop for Plastic-Free July this Saturday, 7/11/15

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Potluck Lunch & Workshop for Plastic-Free July this Saturday, 7/11/15
We’re big fans of local activist Beth Terry, who offers practical and friendly advice on how to reduce plastic in your life, no matter how much you currently use. This Saturday, she’s hosting a potluck lunch and plastic-free living workshop with us, to explore inspiration, challenges, and solutions to address our plastic problem. Beth will… Read more »

Family Fun Festival at Farmers’ Market, 5/30/15

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Family Fun Festival at Farmers' Market, 5/30/15
The annual FREE Family Fun Festival is back this year on Saturday, May 30th at the Downtown Berkeley Farmers’ Market from 10am-2pm! The event is co-sponsored by the Ecology Center, YMCA, the City of Berkeley, and BART and will feature games, contests, performances, and hands-on activities for all ages! Highlights include a farm animal petting… Read more »