Pollinator Palooza
Household Hazardous Waste Pre-Event Volunteering: August 7, 2026 [Multiple Shifts Available]
Please help us prepare for our upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event by volunteering to stuff brochures and flyers to be given out on the day of the event. This volunteer opportunity occurs on August 7 with two shifts available: 10:00am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm. Volunteers must be 18 years or older,…
Backyard Composting Workshop: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 (7:00-8:00pm)
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…
Rain Barrel Workshop: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)
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….
Rain Barrel Workshop: Thursday, August 27, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)
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….
Vermicomposting Workshop- Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)
Love to cook and are looking for a way to compost your food scraps, but backyard composting isn’t an option for you? Try Vermicomposting or composting with worms! Vermicomposting is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and stop food waste in your home. No backyard or large area…
Vermicomposting Workshop- Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)
Love to cook and are looking for a way to compost your food scraps, but backyard composting isn’t an option for you? Try Vermicomposting or composting with worms! Vermicomposting is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and stop food waste in your home. No backyard or large area…
Protect Our Water. Teach-in on Data Centers and Carbon Capture & Sequestration
Join the Illinois Peaople’s Action for a teach-in on the threat to our water posed by Hyperscale Data Centers and Carbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS). Come learn what CCS is: what Hyperscale Data Centers are: how CCS is being used to greenwash Data Centers: and how these technologies threaten the…
