The Ecology Center (Orange County)
| Abbreviation | TEC |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Purpose | Environmental education |
| Location |
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Region served | Orange County, California |
| Evan Marks | |
| Website | http://www.theecologycenter.org |
The Ecology Center is an educational nonprofit located in Orange County, California, that focuses on environmental awareness.[1]
History
The organization was founded by Evan Marks in 2008 on a two-acre plot that was once an 1898 homestead,[2] the historical Joel Congdon house.[3] It is well known locally for its annual Green Feast event.[2][4]
The Ecology Center's "Water Shed" program involves educating Orange County residents about water conservation,[1] and its "Grow Your Own" program builds gardens for local schools.[5] There is also a fermentation lab, a grain lab, and a seeds and soil lab.[6]
In 2023, the center opened its own farm-to-table Campesino Café.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b Hoss, Shelley (August 29, 2014). "A water-wise O.C. is within reach". Orange County Register. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
- ^ a b Gruber, Xaque (September 19, 2014). "The Green Feast Offers the Best of Orange County's Harvest for Dinner". The Huffington Post. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
- ^ "City of San Juan Capistrano City Council Meeting Agenda May 3, 2016". Granicus. April 4, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ^ Gelt, Jessica (August 31, 2012). "The Ecology Center to host Green Feast on Sept. 8". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
- ^ Ray, Joan (May 3, 2013). "Community helps make school's garden grow". Orange County Register. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
- ^ "'Traditional and radical': The Ecology Center celebrates 15 years in San Juan Capistrano". Daily Pilot. December 1, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ^ Loyd, Rich (May 6, 2024). "The Ecology Center Unveils New Café". Orange County Business Journal. Retrieved November 24, 2025.