The Ecology Center is the regional hub for eco-education in Orange County. 2013 marks our fifth year!
It's almost summer, Southern California's most water-intensive season. Conserve by removing the culprit.
Join us in July for two special girls-only camp sessions to build skills and confidence!
This summer, let your kids become junior farmers! Learn the daily rhythm of farm life and skills from farm to fork.
Get an inside look at life in the chicken coop with our mascot, Red Rooster!
With a veggie box, you can grow your own food anywhere-the backyard, front porch, driveway or patio.
The Ecology Center, in San Juan Capistrano, is a regional hub for eco-education that engages and empowers individuals and families. Through fun, hands-on activities, we teach practical, environmental solutions with impact at the household and community level. Join us to create a healthier tomorrow.
Visit us soon, and check out the Eco Feed to see the latest news and visit the Calendar to see upcoming events!
Local, sustainable, organic farms and gardens ensure abundant, nutritious food production for all.
Healthy watersheds = healthy ecosystems. Harvest and conserve to make our water go further.
Reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink how we treat waste in our homes and communities.
Engage renewable energy sources and conservation at macro (grid) and micro (home) levels.
Transform your shelter into a low-impact, less expensive and healthier place to dwell.
All five core areas work together to bring about positive ecological transformation.
Change isn’t just possible, it’s inevitable. And with your help, we can make change happen the right way. Become a member, and be part of the solution.
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A lecture and workshop series teaching hands-on techniques and positive ways to live in connection with our ecosystems. View Calendar
Break bread with us in a new farm-to-table dining experience at The Ecology Center. View Calendar
Empowering schools to create sustainable organic campus garden programs for their students. View Eco Feed
Summer Eco Camps at The Ecology Center provide enriching experiences for kids in a unique eco-educational environment; campers gain knowledge and confidence, learn new skills, and engage with quality mentors in the week-long offerings. View Calendar
On-site interactive explorations of what our ecosystems are and how we can live to improve them. View Calendar
Hands-on cooking classes for kids and adults starting with farm-fresh ingredients and ending with a delicious, nutritious meal. View Calendar
Our summer speaker series brings global thought leaders to talk about current, compelling environmental issues. View Calendar
Backyard Skills workshop series at the Center for Living Peace in Irvine, CA teaching positive ways to live in connection with our ecosystems. View Calendar
Visit our General Store for curated and eco-approved products that move us toward a more sustainable consumer culture. View Eco Feed
The Water Shed is a mobile interactive exhibition on water. Appropriate for all ages, this hands-on experience explores where water comes from and how to be good stewards. View Eco Feed
Dive deeper into hands-on ecological design with this 6-month course exploring food, water, waste, energy, and shelter to become an eco-advocate! View Calendar
Join us for our annual festival of free, fun ways to learn and implement practical ecological solutions to get you inspired to celebrate Earth Day every day! View Eco Feed