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FILM SCREENINGS

Feed your mind and your appetite with a series of films that offer inspiration and practical insight on building a sustainable food culture.

Free and open to the public, our film series provides our community with a foundation for making decisions that have a positive impact on our ecological future.

Stay tuned for future film screening dates!

Every summer, we curate a special collection of favorite relevant and recent film releases related to ecology, agriculture, and the food system. Once per month, we turn our courtyard into an outdoor cinema, inviting our community to explore, engage, and educate ourselves about challenges and solutions in our food system. This popular event draws people from all over the region, with individuals and families gathered on blankets and chairs, enjoying a picnic dinner, and sharing meaningful dialogue over what they’ve learned. Select film screenings have featured follow-up events such as a presentation from the film director, or a Q&A with local experts.  

EcoTots 3/28

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA, United States

Come join in the fun of caring for nature in our creative GROW-EAT-MAKE playspace for children. We’ve designed this outdoor classroom for children to explore and connect with The Ecology Center’s beautiful, vibrant landscape.

Peace Pizza Pop-up

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA, United States

Peace Pizza at The Ecology Center Savor the irresistible taste of our organic sourdough wood-fired pizzas, fresh out of the oven. We'll be serving up these delicious pies at the […]

EcoTots 3/29

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA, United States

Come join in the fun of caring for nature in our creative GROW-EAT-MAKE playspace for children. We’ve designed this outdoor classroom for children to explore and connect with The Ecology Center’s beautiful, vibrant landscape.

Community Table with Chefs Colin Whitbread & Cody Requejo of Fiish

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA, United States

Chefs Colin Whitbread & Cody Requejo of Fiish are two dynamic and passionate individuals with an expertise in creating delicious and responsible dining experiences using sustainably caught seafood. Join us for this special seafood inspired dinner with playful flavor twists.

Get Tickets $160.00 – $175.00

Family Yoga on the Farm

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA, United States

Join us for Family Yoga on the Farm! Family Yoga is typically held on the first Saturday of every month, but this particular event was rescheduled from March 2nd to March 30th due to rain. Long-time collaborator, Staci Bina, of Bala Shala, will be leading this outdoor experience for children and adults.

Get Tickets Free – $15.00

EcoTots 3/30

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA, United States

Come join in the fun of caring for nature in our creative GROW-EAT-MAKE playspace for children. We’ve designed this outdoor classroom for children to explore and connect with The Ecology Center’s beautiful, vibrant landscape.

EcoTots 3/31

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA, United States

Come join in the fun of caring for nature in our creative GROW-EAT-MAKE playspace for children. We’ve designed this outdoor classroom for children to explore and connect with The Ecology Center’s beautiful, vibrant landscape.

Tie Dye Taqueria Pop-up

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA, United States

Taco Tuesday at The Ecology Center Join us for Taco Tuesday in the Campesino Café dining area, illuminated by string lights and led by our talented Chef Irving. Dive into […]

Community Table with Chef Brian Bornemann of Crudo e Nudo

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA, United States

Chef Brian leads the kitchen at Santa Monica’s sustainable seafood market and low-intervention wine shop, Crudo e Nudo, where his extensive background in Italian, Mediterranean, and California cuisine highlight the highest quality local seafood and market vegetables. Gather on the farm for a fireside dinner with Chef Brian Bornemann.

Get Tickets $160.00 – $175.00

Strawberry U-Pick

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA, United States

An immersive, interactive farm experience featuring educational programming and a hands-on strawberry U-pick.

Fermentation Fest

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA, United States

Immerse yourself in the art and science of fermentation as we showcase a diverse array of fermented foods and beverages. Engage with fermentation experts, attend live demonstrations, and sample a variety of fermented flavors.

Get Tickets Free – $25.00

Strawberry U-Pick

The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA, United States

An immersive, interactive farm experience featuring educational programming and a hands-on strawberry U-pick.