Ecology Center

Inspiring and building a #sustainable, #healthy, and just future for the East Bay, California, and beyond.

[Ecology Center @EcologyCenter]

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

[Ecology Center @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!

[Ecology Center @EcologyCenter]

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: https://t.co/M5GPSxIveT

[Ecology Center @EcologyCenter]

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

[Ecology Center @EcologyCenter]

@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!

[Asm Phil Ting @AsmPhilTing]

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: https://t.co/wXFdWlpjZ0

[Ecology Center @EcologyCenter]

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: https://t.co/6RFpD2lyVq for more information.

[Ecology Center @EcologyCenter]

@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!

[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

CDFA’s California Nutrition Incentive Program benefits shoppers and farmers at Certified Farmers’ Markets
To watch the video: https://t.co/1wrNfLJAm9

@CDFA_ISD

[Ecology Center @EcologyCenter]

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.

[Ecology Center @EcologyCenter]

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

[Ecology Center @EcologyCenter]

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

[KQED @KQED]

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:

[Acterra #ClimateAction @planetacterra]

🥕 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: https://t.co/pPWJsq0c9e #nutrition

[Ecology Center @EcologyCenter]

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,

[Martin Bourque @MartinRBourque]

@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

[Foodwise @foodwiseorg]

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 https://t.co/sGD5oTqg0b