The Ecology Center

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"I spend time at the Ecology Center, a 28‑acre regenerative organic farm on the Indigenous lands of the Acjachemen Nation; it's family-friendly, hosts programming for kids and adults, operates the on-site Campesino Cafe that uses produce from the farm, and runs a farmstand selling fruits, vegetables, bread, and gourmet pantry items—plus the Center hosts a Community Table series of communal outdoor dinners cooked by notable chefs from around Southern California." - Candice Woo

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"A 28-acre working organic farm and education center in San Juan Capistrano that doubles as an event-and-dining destination through chef-in-residence ticketed dinners, featuring open-fire cooking, slow-smoked vegetables, stone-jar queso, and guided farm walks that emphasize local food education and Indigenous land ties." - Eater Staff

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"A portion of the day's sales from Cava's One Paseo opening on July 25 will be donated to The Ecology Center." - Candice Woo

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"The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano will host Samin Nosrat on June 30 for a private cooking class and book signing to raise money for the nonprofit; tickets for the class are $1,000 while the book signing is $50." - Farley Elliott

This regenerative 28‑acre farm and community hub hosts chef-led Community Table dinners and an excellent daily farm stand; lauded by the Los Angeles Times for its education and food culture programming linked to the region’s agricultural heritage.