The ECOLOGY CENTER provides the public with reliable information, tools, hands-on training, referrals, strategies, infrastructure, and models for sustainable living. Our programs enable people to adopt practices that are environmentally and socially responsible. We run Berkeley's residential curbside recycling program, the Berkeley Farmers' Markets, Farm Fresh Choice food justice program, EcoHouse demonstration home and garden, the Ecology Center Store, and a variety of Information and Climate Change Action programs.
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Please join us at the Berkeley Planning Commission meeting on May 16 at 7pm to support the passage of “Edible Gardens” legislation! The City of Berkeley has been considering legislation to facilitate the sale of homegrown edibles in Berkeley’s residential areas. The legislation that has been presented to the Planning Commission comes up for a final vote on May 16 in the City Council Chambers. We still need a strong turnout to push this over the finish line! The agenda for the May 16 meeting will be posted toward the bottom of the Planning Commission’s webpage before the hearing. The proposed legislation will be very similar to the version included within the April 4th agenda, which is available at the same location. For background on Berkeley’s Edible Gardens legislation, visit www.berkeleyediblegardens.org. Thank you in advance for coming out to support this important legislation. The City Council Chambers are located at Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. |
 Tickets and Discounts to the Shotgun Players' The Great Divide!
From May 16th to June 17th, the Shotgun Players will be presenting The Great Divide, a play about fracking directed by Mina Morita and written By Adam Chanzit. Natural gas is being touted as a plentiful, preferred energy source that emits less greenhouse gases than coal. But fracking – the technique of blasting water, sand, and toxic chemicals into wells to break up rock and release gas from underground rock formations – is presenting environmental challenges in the communities near the drilling. In The Great Divide, a natural gas boom is lifting the economy in Doctor Katherine Stockmann's hometown, but she soon discovers several people afflicted with a mysterious illness. One woman’s search for the truth stretches the community to the breaking point. Between now and May 29th, the first 100 new Ecology Center members can get a free ticket to the first two weeks of the play's run, and current members can get $5 off admission as well! Sign up online here or call Leah at 510-548-2220 x235. |
 Reuse, Redesign, Restore: an Event Series on Zero Waste
The Ecology Center is excited to present this six-part event series, all on the theme of Zero Waste. This series is cosponsored by the City of Berkeley Zero Waste Commission and Save the Bay. All events are free. For more details about specific events in the series, use the links below, or head to our EcoCalendar.
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 Albany Farmers' Market Reopening, Wednesday, 6/6/12
The Ecology Center is proud and excited to be announcing the opening of the second season of the Albany Farmers' Market. The Market will feature a wide variety of local, seasonal produce and prepared foods. In addition to the great food there will be a clown/juggler performing and a face painter. Come to Solano Avenue at San Pablo Avenue from 3 to 7 PM, Wednesday, June 6th to enjoy the opening market for the season. Click here for more details.
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