Interactive exhibit opens including displays on sustainable practices on water, food, waste, energy and shelter, and more...

Ecotoberfest hosted New Belgium Brewings Matt Gilliland for a gulp-by-gulp look at sustainably produced beers.

"A sold-out crowd of 225 guests attended the five-course, $225-a-plate dinner, attracted by dozens of chefs and food purveyors..."

"Sustainability and green living are important for us all and workshops available at the center make it easy for families and their children to make the best choices for our planet and OC."

"Most importantly, Tyler spoke of empathy. By definition empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another."

Just a gallon of the stuff can cover 1,000 square feet of soil and make your veggies taste better, according to The Ecology Center's new book, "Backyard Skills".

Mark Smith, the creative director of Nike's Jordan Brand, spent about an hour discussing the evolution of ecological awareness in the apparel business.

12 chefs compete for the most sustainable appetizer at this year's Green Feast, September 10th 2011.

““We’re passionate about living in a healthy place with healthy people." Hear more on America’s No. 1 green radio show that features people and organizations that are making a green difference.

"There’s a 13-foot tall blue monster in the backyard of a 133-year-old Victorian farmhouse in San Juan Capistrano, California." - Take Part Media, April, 2011.

"For our first event in NYC, we were greeted by over 100 eager participants ready to make the perfect urban garden, terrariums!" - Hurley Blog, April, 2011.

In case you missed it, here's a slide show of The Ecology Center's Earth Day featuring composting with worms, tie-dying, kitchen gardening and plenty of organic food and drink. - OC Register, 2010.

Sambazon has chosen 12 people to headline its campaign that celebrates "warriors" who benefit their communities environmentally and socially. - OC Register, 2010.

"The house itself is a working model of what can be done in everyone's house: solar panels, gray water irrigation, rainwater barrels, etc." - KCET, April, 2011.

"What I also like about Backyard Skills is that it’s a book really designed for anyone." - The Living Green Solution Blog, 2011.

"Many of you've met this water-wasting beast, some haven't. This is your last chance – he's been defeated!" - OC Register, 2011.

"Like most art, it’s designed to make you think—in this case, about the 1,800 gallons of water the average Southern Californian uses daily." - Westways AAA, February, 2011.

Fast Company shares the opportunity to innovate at home with Backyard Skills. - Fast Company Blog, March, 2011.