Calling all Lower East Side bean lovers! Join the Ecology Center, the Center for Wellbeing and Happiness, and Amanda Henson for a very special winter cooking workshop highlighting one of our favorite sustainable and low-cost ingredients - BEANS! Learn the versatility of legumes and how easy it is to integrate beans into hearty, nourishing winter […]
The Lower East Side Ecology Center (LES Ecology Center) is thrilled to launch The Coolest Block in the Lower East Side, an exciting new initiative designed to encourage community stewardship of street trees in the East Village, Lower East Side, and Chinatown neighborhoods. This community-driven contest fosters environmental awareness, local engagement, and a healthy dose of […]
This workshop will explore different scales and systems of compost processing. We’ll cover the pros and cons of various compost systems, and learn about how these systems currently exist in NYC. Sign up here
Join the Ecology Center, the Center for Wellbeing and Happiness, and Amanda Henson for a very special cooking workshop as we transition to the longer, warmer days of spring! We will learn how to create delicious and versatile sauces using the best of early spring produce. From vibrant herbs to tender greens, attendees will explore […]
This workshop will explore different scales and systems of compost processing. We’ll cover the pros and cons of various compost systems, and learn about how these systems currently exist in NYC. The in-person workshop will include a tour of Earth Matter’s compost education center and processing site on Governors Island! Listed subway lines indicate the […]
The Lower East Side Ecology Center (LES Ecology Center) is thrilled to launch The Coolest Block in the Lower East Side, an exciting new initiative designed to encourage community stewardship of street trees in the East Village, Lower East Side, and Chinatown neighborhoods. This community-driven contest fosters environmental awareness, local engagement, and a healthy dose of […]