Founded in 1969, the Ecology Center is a nonprofit organization located in Berkeley, California. We envision a world where human activity nurtures the ecosystems that we all depend on a world of green cities; empowered, resilient communities; zero waste and zero toxics; equal access to healthy food; sustainable resource use; and a safe and stable climate.
The Ecology Centers mission is to inspire and build a sustainable, healthy, and just future for the East Bay, California, and beyond.
Our services include farmers markets, produce stands, residential curbside recycling, classes and workshops, a Youth Environmental Academy, help desk and hotline, book & DVD library and seed library, store for sustainable living, and a demonstration house and garden. We convene the Berkeley Climate Action Coalition, and the California Alliance of Farmers Markets. We also lead Market Match, an innovative nutrition incentive program that doubles the value of food stamps at farmers markets across California, and serve as the fiscal sponsor for a wide range of projects that align with our mission.
