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GETTING OUT, Spotlight

Dana Point Yogi Discusses New Book at San Juan Ecology Center

By Breeana Greenberg Featured photo: Courtesy of Diana Christinson and The Ecology Center Diana Christinson of the Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala in Dana Point will…

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EYE ON SJC, News

The Ecology Center Enters into Philanthropic Partnership

Staff report The Ecology Center—a community farm and educational center in San Juan Capistrano—and Irvine-based adult beverage company Avana Sparking Cocktails now have a philanthropic…

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LIVING, SJC Living

Moments in Time: Cultural Tours Are Up and Running

Guest opinion by Jan Siegel Hope everyone had a great holiday season seeing family and friends. What a difference from last year. But the more…

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LIVING, SJC Living

PHOTOS: TASTE Festival at The Ecology Center

Text and photos by Collin Breaux Some community events are happening again in San Juan Capistrano as COVID-19 case numbers level off and restrictions are…

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EYE ON SJC, News

TASTE Festival Rings in Spring at The Ecology Center

Staff report Some community events are happening again in San Juan Capistrano as COVID-19 case numbers level off and restrictions are lifted. A new event…

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EYE ON SJC, News

The Ecology Center Launches New Retail Nursery

Staff report As a benefit to people who have been participating in more outdoor activities and gardening during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Ecology Center opened…

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EYE ON SJC, News

One Year Later: San Juan Capistrano Community Reacts to Anniversary of COVID-19 Pandemic

By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux Five Vines Wine Bar has gone through multiple closings and reopenings throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As state health guidelines…

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EYE ON SJC, News

City Council Approves Design Agreement for Skate Park

By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux Seattle-based company Grindline Skateparks, Inc. will design the new skateboard park for San Juan Capistrano, construction of which could…

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LIVING

Moments in Time: Recognizing The Ecology Center

By Jan Siegel A dozen years ago, a young man came to San Juan Capistrano with a dream of making agriculture sustainable, usable and workable…

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EYE ON SJC, News

The Ecology Center Named a California Nonprofit of the Year

By Collin Breaux | Email: cbreaux@picketfencemedia.com | Twitter: @collin_breaux The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano has been recognized as a California Nonprofit of the…

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EYE ON SJC, News

San Juan Capistrano Nonprofit Helps Orangewood Foundation

Staff report Unique Diamond, a nonprofit in San Juan Capistrano, recently delivered $600 worth of produce to the Orangewood Foundation in Santa Ana, which helps…

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SOAPBOX

Letter to the Editor: Proposed Development of Kinoshita Farms

Nancy Ferruzzo, San Juan Capistrano I was extremely disappointed with Evan Marks’ evasive response to the opinion piece submitted by former Mayor Carolyn Nash in…

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SOAPBOX

Letter to the Editor: Appreciation for San Juan Capistrano

Cathy Pechstedt, San Juan Capistrano I read Rich Heimann’s letter in the Feb. 28-March 12 issue, and I realize I’ve waited too long to show…

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EYE ON SJC, News

Ecology Center Launches Campaign to Hire Furloughed Restaurant Workers

Staff report The Ecology Center recently started a GoFundMe campaign to hire four to six currently furloughed area restaurant workers to work on their farm….

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SOAPBOX

Grow, Eat, Make at The Ecology Center: Resilience Boxes Available

By Lindsey Bro In these unprecedented times, The Ecology Center is so proud to be your local farm, and we are extremely grateful for the…

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