Illinois State University’s Center for Math, Science and Technology (CeMaST) and the Office of Sustainability invite campus and community members to the spring 2024 edition of The Green Screen: A Climate Change Film Series. Each month films feature a different topic with a focus on the global climate change crisis. Films…
Winter blahs getting you down? An awesome winter bird walk is just what the doctor ordered! Join us in January 2024 for bird walks out in two of the nicest natural areas around – Matt Fraker’s farm and ParkLands’ Merwin Nature Preserve. For those who think spring and fall migration…
Come join us for our January workday along Sugar Creek! We need help improving Sugar Creek in designated areas throughout Bloomington and Normal, by clearing invasive plant species and managing the non-invasive plants. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older (or 14 and accompanied by a parent or guardian)…
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release: July 6, 2023 Contact: Michael Brown, Ecology Action Center, 309-454-3169 x11 McLean County’s recycle rate continues to steadily increase. While the waste generated in McLean County in 2022 grew, the amount recycled grew even more to a total of 46.85%. The county is making progress…
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release: March 27, 2023 Contact: Michael Brown 309) 454-3169 x.11 The Ecology Action Center (EAC) successfully planted over 20,000 trees in the past two years due to the strong financial and volunteer support from the Bloomington-Normal and McLean County community. In order to reach the annual…
The Ecology Action Center is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. This position has responsibilities including financial, clerical, publications management, and correspondence. Position is contingent upon program funding. This is an on-site position, remote work is not an option. Major Responsibilities Manages documentation for all incoming/outgoing financial transactions Prepares correspondence and…
According to the Ecology Action Center (EAC), there is a recent surge in door-to-door solicitors offering to reduce residents’ energy costs or reduced cost solar installations and a corresponding surge in complaints. These offers might sound appealing, but many of them are disingenuous and can result in higher energy costs…
Job description The Tree Coordinator is a full-time salaried position with health insurance and paid time off including annual vacation time, sick time, and holidays. The position is contingent upon funding. Specific responsibilities may vary and are subject to change dependent upon funding opportunities. This position focuses on coordinating the…
