The Ecology Center (Orange County)
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| 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]
Background
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
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