Plants of Concern: A Rare Plant Monitoring Program

The unglaciated terrain of extreme southern Illinois is home to a variety of plant species not found in the rest of the state, making many of them rare in Illinois.  Yet the resources available to monitor and protect them are more limited.  To alleviate this, the Plants of Concern (POC)…

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FLUDDLES Documentary (Free!)

​FLUDDLES chronicles the wildlife of agricultural wetlands of Illinois. Sometimes simply described as “big puddles,” fluddles appear in the spring and fall and provide habitat and forage for a diversity of waterfowl and shorebird species. FLUDDLES takes viewers on a journey to these secret, oft-fleeting wildernesses in a time when…

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Spring Wildflower Walk

Explore the outdoors and take in the view as we spring into a new season! Join us for the Wildflower Walk at Comlara Park on Saturday, April 6th from 9-10:30 a.m. Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists will lead up on the walk, pointing out and discussing various wildflowers in bloom….

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Tree Pruning 101

Take your landscaping to the next level by properly pruning trees with the help of a Master Gardener from the University Of Illinois Extension-McLean County. Tree Pruning 101 will demonstrate techniques to grow healthy, attractive trees. The presentation will include what, when, and how to prune with the correct tools….

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Rivian 5k

The second annual Rivian 5k/1 mile walk benefiting the Ecology Action Center and Friends of the Constitution Trail will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Heartland Community College. Registration is $15 per runner or $30 for a family of up to 4. Each participant will receive a commemorative…

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Winter Bike Movie

As part of our efforts to educate and share bicycle-related topics we are hosting a free Winter Bike Movie! Movie Title: Why We Cycle Tuesday, Feb. 27 Doors open 6:30 p.m. Movie begins 7 p.m. Normal Theater- 209 W. North St., Normal FREE! There are more bicycles than people in…

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EV Town Hall

The EVTown Steering Committee and the Multicultural Leadership Program Electrifiers Team invite you to a Town Hall Meeting and Exhibit on Electric Vehicles at the McLean County Museum of History on Saturday, March 16.  The Town Hall Meeting is from 1:00-3:00pm with the EV exhibit following from 3:00-4:00pm. Hear from…

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Job Opening: Fulltime Tree Coordinator

Tree Coordinator The Tree Coordinator is a full-time hourly position with health insurance and paid time off including vacation time, sick time, and holidays.  Specific responsibilities may vary and are subject to change dependent upon funding opportunities. The position is contingent upon program funding. This position focuses on coordinating the…

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