The birds are heading south! Fortunately for us, many of these fall migrants will stop in our area to rest and refuel. If you’d like to see some of these beautiful birds, join the Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird walk at 8 a.m. Sunday, October 4, at Ewing…
The birds are heading south! Fortunately for us, many of these fall migrants will stop in our area to rest and refuel. If you’d like to see some of these beautiful birds, join Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, September 26, at the Parklands…
The birds are heading south! Fortunately for us, many of these fall migrants will stop in our area to rest and refuel. If you’d like to see some of these beautiful birds, join the Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, September 19, at Hidden…
The EAC’s compost workshop will cover the basics of backyard composting. You’ll learn basic techniques to build your compost pile, discuss what materials to include, and talk about what to do with compostable materials that don’t work in a backyard setting. This workshop will additionally help participants understand how to…
The EAC’s rain barrel workshops teach attendees about the importance of rain water catchment in preventing storm water runoff pollution! Attendees will learn how to locate, install, and set up their rain barrel. We’ll also provide tips to transition downspouts for rain barrel usage, and information on proper winter storage….
Join the Illinois Environmental Council, Union of Concerned Scientists, Citizens Climate Lobby Central Illinois Chapter, Faith in Place, Greenlight America, and Sierra Club for a virtual session that will cover what energy storage is and how it can support Illinois communities. In this hour-long virtual discussion with expert panelists we’ll…
The window to sign up for Grow Solar is almost closed for this year! A partnership between the Ecology Action Center and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Grow Solar is a group buy program to discount the cost of rooftop solar panels for homeowners in McLean County. Join us for…
Join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists on Saturday, September 19th at COMLARA Park for Nature Trails Day 2026! This fun-filled family event offers opportunities to hike the trails, learn up close about owl pellets, and engage in hands-on activities to explore the environment around us. This event costs only…
