Ecology Center

Didn't get a chance to come to our Plastic Free July event to hear Sue Chiang (an expert & EC Board Member) talk about food ware and healthier options? Check the EC Blog! #PlasticFreeJuly #ZeroWaste #PlasticFreeLife #reusables #swapoutplastic #plasticispetroleum #ecologycenter

Announcing the 7th Annual Ride Electric at the Berkeley Harvest Festival (basketball courts)! Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 11:00am - 4:00pm 20 Virginia Gardens, Berkeley, CA 94702 Co hosted by Berkeley's Planning Department and the Ecology Center!

Do you know about Fix It Fest? Check out the latest Ecology Center BLOG for more info! Learn how to repair things at home.—> open it up, see what’s in there, intervene, take ownership. First event: 9/28/24, 1-4PM Willard Middle School Pre-register here: bit.ly/fixitfests

We love to see REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE & REFUSE. But when it's time to buy new or REFILL, did you know that our Eco Store on San Pablo and Dwight has the things you need, to lead a more sustainable lifestyle for people and the planet? W-Sa 12-5 #locavore #shoplocal #Refill

@AsmPhilTing @CAMarketMatch We are eternally grateful for your exceptional leadership in creating and supporting funding for the California Nutrition Incentive Program, which supports more than 300 farmers markets and farm-direct outlets in California! Thank you, Asm. Ting!

Happy National Farmers Market Week! It’s a great opportunity to highlight @CAMarketMatch, a program that helps #CalFresh families buy more fruits & vegetables, while also helping local growers expand their businesses. Read more in my latest eAlert: a19.asmdc.org/ealert/helping…

Attention 60+ year old low income shoppers! Sign up to receive an extra $50 free to spend at the Farmers' Market!! Contact Alameda Social Services asap to sign up: Call 1-800-510-2020  or Call 510-577-3530 Visit: seniorinfo.acgov.org for more information.

@CDFAnews @CDFA_ISD Ecology Center oversees Market Match, a program funded by CNIP, and every day we hear stories of how it helps SNAP shoppers and small CA farmers!

CDFA’s California Nutrition Incentive Program benefits shoppers and farmers at Certified Farmers’ Markets To watch the video: plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov/wordpress/?p=2… @CDFA_ISD

Our food demo series, "Farm-Fresh Cooking to Prevent Food Waste" kicks off in just one week! Join Chef Helga, as she cooks her way through the Berkeley Farmers' Markets. She'll show you how to transform your kitchen scraps into delectable dishes, all while reducing food waste.

Citrus is in! At the Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers Market 10am - 3pm today. 🍊🍊🍊🐲🐲🐲 Happy year of the Dragon!

Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers Market will be OPEN tomorrow 10am - 3pm. Catch some outside time before the rain hits! 🌦

If you use CalFresh, otherwise known as food stamps, you could be getting extra money to spend at your local farmers' market. It's called Market Match and here's how it works:

🥕 Millions of Californians rely on #CalFresh matching to buy healthy food grown by #CAFarmers. 📢@GavinNewsom: We are counting on you to #FundCNIP in the #CABudget. ➡️#CNIP is a SAFETY NET program! Please share: tinyurl.com/fundCNIP #nutrition

Downtown Berkeley Farmers Market is OPEN today! 10AM - 3PM The veggies and fruit love the rain! As reward get yourself a fresh baked pastry or fresh baked bread. ☔ 🥐 🥰 Ecology Center, East Bay, Event,

@CAgovernor #FundCNIP! This critical SAFETY NET partnership doubles #CalFresh shoppers $$ 4 fresh fruits and vegetables. #CNIP builds health equity & economic development statewide w federal matching dollars. Don't cut it now! #CABudget @NancySkinnerCA @JesseGabrielCA

Millions of Californians rely on #CalFresh matching to buy healthy food grown by #CAFarmers. @GavinNewsom: Your constituents are counting on you to #FundCNIP in the #CABudget. #CNIP buff.ly/3CsygfZ