Written by Milena Castillo-Grynberg, Food Systems Educator If there is a specific month in the year for feasting, it is December. This past month, Food Explorers learned about the important step of Consumption in our Food System, reflecting on the impact of what and how we eat on our physical, Read more…
Written by Thia Dotson, Communications Intern What is Permaculture? Looking for a farming technique that allows you to give back to your health, the health of the environment, and the community while doing so in a sustainable way? Permaculture is your answer. It is the future of farming and uses Read more…
Written by Alyssa Fundal, Education & Curriculum Development Plastic has become so common in our everyday lives that when you go grocery shopping, you normally don’t think about the plastic packaging that lines the store’s aisles. It’s no wonder why this polyethylene polymer has been chosen to wrap our food Read more…
Written by Milena Castillo-Grynberg, Food Systems Educator The days are steadily getting shorter and the nights are getting colder – and what better way to beat the gloom than cozying up with a great book? For the past few months, we have been consulting local librarians, bookstores, and an abundance Read more…
Written by Elle Defensor, Grant Writing & Development Intern This Giving Tuesday, we are excited to share details of and updates on our main programs. This is the first in a series that will be shared with you over the next couple of weeks on our blog and social media Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator Mitigating climate change is of utmost importance for individuals, businesses, and governments alike due to the far-reaching consequences it poses to our planet and future generations. As individuals, we have a responsibility to minimize our carbon footprint and protect the environment for ourselves and Read more…
Written by Anika Marino, Content Management Intern Practicing food sustainability with younger children When approaching food waste with younger children, prioritizing education and kids’ likes and dislikes is incredibly important. It is important to remember that children will not know something that seems like common sense until they’ve been taught Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator I recently came across an article that claimed that the most effective way someone can cut their individual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is by eating a plant-based diet. A plant-based diet means one does not consume any animal products, including red meat, poultry, fish, Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator Our goal at Each Green Corner is to increase food security in our community. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity in the Bay Area has increased to 33%, meaning 1 out of every 3 people are not getting enough food. But this isn’t just Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator As climate change continues to reshape our planet, it’s becoming increasingly important to adapt our lifestyles to mitigate its effects. From the floods we experienced in the Bay Area this past winter to the hottest day on Earth ever recorded this past July 4th, Read more…