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Thanks for Joining Us for Plastic Free July 2023!

September 5, 2023 by McNeilly Fieweger

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 »

Have dinner with us! Sunday Supper at Chez Panisse, 1/15/16

January 4, 2017 by Ecology Center

We’re excited to be part of Sunday Suppers’ third season! Join us January 15th at Chez Panisse as part of restaurateur Charlie Hallowell’s Sunday Suppers series. Launched in May 2014, this event brings together spectacular food and good company to raise money for a different East Bay organization working on behalf of the community. To… Read more »

No Time to Despair. Let’s Get Busy Creating the Future!

December 22, 2016 by Ecology Center

Dear Ecology Center Supporters, The Trump victory has shaken us to the core. It’s a complete repudiation of the values we hold dear. We are awakening to a different view of the work ahead, marked by grave uncertainties. What will happen to US commitments to address climate change? The food stamp program? Immigrants? Basic civil… Read more »

El Niño Rains Are Good for Farmers – But They Need Customers, Too!

January 29, 2016 by Ecology Center

Farmers’ Markets typically slow down in the winter, but this season has been especially tough: farmers are finally getting the rain they need, but the customers have dried up. Months of wet weather can make a big dent in profits for a farmer set up at an outdoor market. The solution is customers who are… Read more »

We’ve Made Big Strides this Year

December 23, 2015 by Ecology Center

2015 has been quite a year! We have had several exciting successes this year, as we continued to provide daily direct services to our community. Our classes and events have received record attendance, our farmers’ markets finished the year strong, and we continue to advance our Zero Waste goals. We succeeded in passing legislation in… Read more »