Nursery Now Open! Fri-Sat-Sun, 10-5

  As you may have heard, the Climate is Changing and so is the OAEC Nursery! > In the interest of long term sustainability of our business, we are moving away … Read more

Mending the Wild at OAEC

A controlled prescribed fire being used at OAEC for the ecological and habitat goals of our coastal prairie… December 2017 In the context of the North Bay fires this fall and … Read more

Inspire your holiday feasts with the OAEC Cookbook

  Order your copy today!   The Occidental Arts & Ecology Center Cookbook: Fresh-from-the-Garden Recipes for Gatherings Large and Small, by the OAEC Staff Collective and former Kitchen Manager Olivia Rathbone, is … Read more

Meet the OAEC Board

OAEC is proud to introduce our new Board of Directors members, the amazing “dream-team” that supports and oversees our self-governing staff collective. We are so grateful for the wealth of experience … Read more

CCOF cost share program

This year the OAEC nursery and gardens were able to waive 75% of our organic certification fees through the Federal Organic Cost Share program. Why is Cost Share Important? Historically, farm bill … Read more

Localizing California Waters Conference

Localizing California Waters Conference November 1 – 3, 2017 Yosemite CA For the 3rd year, OAEC will help to convene onsite water advocates, practitioners and regulators under one roof for … Read more

Chautauqua SOLD OUT!

Sorry, all three evening performances and the matinee are SOLD OUT!  There will be no tickets available at the door.  

Fall Plant Sale Aug 19-20 & 26-27

Fall Crops Plant Sale, Art Show & Garden Tours August 19 – 20 & August 26 – 27 Sat & Sun, 10am – 5pm Join us for the Member Preview – August 18th, 4-6pm – … Read more

New Meeting Center Construction Begins

After 15+ year master planning process, capital campaign, and successful completion of numerous other construction projects and renovations, we were thrilled this spring to break ground on our final capstone project – a … Read more

2017 Chautauqua tickets on sale now!

  The 15th Annual Chautauqua Revue is now open for business! Tickets are on sale for the most unique show to be found this side of the Russian River. This … Read more

Hayward City Hall Water-wise Garden

On April 15, 2017, Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force (KHCG TF), Earth Team, City of Hayward’s Landscape Department, Occidental Arts & Ecology Center and the local and surrounding … Read more

Compost Toilet Install Begins!

Compost Toilet Research Project installation has officially begun! Pictured here: Glen from Phoenix Composting Toilets, and OAEC facilities intern, Amelia, in the basement of our guest housing building installing the … Read more

Time for Spring planting!

April is coming!  Join us at the OAEC Nursery! Spring Crops Plant Sale Event April 1-2 & April 8-9, 10am-5pm Friends of the Nursery* preview March 31, 4-6pm Summer Crops Plant … Read more

Resilient Community Design video

Click HERE to watch the video! Introducing the new Resilient Community Design video!  This video is a brief conceptual overview of the steps that we use here at OAEC to … Read more

Seed Swap in Sebastopol, Feb 16, 2017

Join us for our favorite Seed Swap!  Meet neighbors and fellow gardeners at the Grange in Sebastopol on Thursday evening, Feb 16th at 7pm to share seeds, scions and stories. … Read more

OAEC Receives Groundbreaking Compost Toilet Permit

Legitimizing Ecological Sanitation via Scientific Research After 2 years of negotiations, OAEC is excited to partner with county and regional agencies with the acquisition of an “Alternate Methods and Materials” research … Read more

AB1810 Non-commercial seed sharing protected

  A victory for seed sovereignty:  AB 1810 passes with help from OAEC OAEC’s Dave Henson and Cooper Freeman along with a group of partner organizations – Sustainable Economies Law Center, … Read more