Do you own a single-family rental property or a rental building with four (4) units or fewer built before 1978? The City of Bloomington invites you to an upcoming lunch and learn informational session on Friday, February 6 from 11 am to 1 pm at the McLean County Health Department…
Make your garden thrive with educational workshops, inspiring speakers, and horticulture treasures from local businesses and organizations at the 24th Annual Home, Lawn, and Garden Day, hosted by the University of Illinois Extension McLean County Master Gardeners. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7,…
The Grand Prairie Bird Alliance and the Illinois Wesleyan University Biology Department will sponsor a public presentation about bird ecology on March 30, 2026. The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. in room C101 at the Center for Natural Science (CNS), 201 Beecher Street, Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU), Bloomington….
Join the Grand Prairie Bird Alliance at Red Raccoon to learn how to play Wingspan, the best bird game ever! Did you receive Wingspan as a gift because you were told it is the best bird game ever? Did you purchase it for yourself, saying you could figure it out…
Did you know that you can see bluebirds, woodpeckers, and so many other birds at the Illinois Art Station? This charming property at 101 E. Vernon includes a nice little forested area adjacent to Sugar Creek, making it the perfect place for birds to meet their every day needs –…
On February 9, from 7:00-8:30pm join the Wild Ones: Prairie Chapter in “How to Love a Forest” on Zoom. Advance registration is required. Register for this event and others at illinoisprairie.wildones.org/chapter-events. A recording of the program will be available on YouTube following the program. What does it mean to love…
On January 25, from 2:00-3:00pm join the Wild Ones: Prairie Chapter in “Starting Native Plants from Seed” at the Bloomington Public Library Community Room. View this event and others at illinoisprairie.wildones.org/chapter-events Growing native plants from seed generally involves different processes than growing many garden vegetables from seed because most native…
On January 27 from 7:00-8:00pm learn about COII homes and the importance of indoor air quality through an air quality webinar with Build Equinox. In this webinar you will learn about HVAC systems that help to keep indoor air clean. Registration is required to receive the link. Please register at…
