The Ecology Action Center, in partnership with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), is excited to announce the return of Grow Solar BN, a group buy program for solar! This program is for residents of Bloomington-Normal, McLean County, and DeWitt County. We will be having Power Hour presentations throughout the…
The McLean County Fair is going GREEN for the third time in a row! In partnership with the McLean County Fair, the Ecology Action Center will have recycling receptacles available for recyclables generated at the county fair. However, in order for this initiative to be successful, the EAC is recruiting…
Join the Ecology Action Center and Wendell Niepagen’s Greenhouses for a morning of sustainable yard care and water conservation as part of their Garden Gathering Series! Kick off the day at 9:30 a.m. with our Rain Barrel Workshop, where you’ll learn the environmental benefits of collecting rainwater and how to…
Who’s ready to learn about air quality AND learn how to test for various pollutants in the air? Please join the Bloomington-Normal Community Air Research and Education team at the Ecology Action Center to get hands-on training with our portable air quality monitors and learn more about this community-based project. All ages are welcome.
Event: BNCARE Air Quality Monitor Training
When: Monday, July 21st at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Ecology Action Center, 202 W. College Ave. Normal, IL. 61761
Please register for the event, limited to 20 people per training event
The Ecology Action Center is holding its 22nd annual Yard Smart Garden Walk on Saturday, July 19 from 9:00am – 1:00pm. This FREE tour highlights beautiful and functional yards in our community that protect our environment, benefit wildlife, and use few or no synthetic chemicals. The tour features multiple home gardens…
The June 20 mCLEAN Up Crew workday is in partnership with Home Sweet Home Ministries (HSHM). This month volunteers will be assisting in finishing the process of cleaning up near Sugar creek off of South Center Street in Normal. Volunteers will use provided trash grabbers, puncture proof gloves, and trash…
Interested in joining the Illinois Grand Prairie Master Naturalists Program? Then read on and submit an application here: https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/illinois-grand-prairie-master-naturalist-application-fall-2025 The mission of the Master Naturalist program is to provide science-based educational opportunities that connect people with nature and help them become engaged environmental stewards. Illinois Extension is excited to…
Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and re-pot trees that are planted at our nursery on West Jefferson street so that they can be planted at other sites. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older or alternately 14 years or older and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian….
