The Ecology Action Center is holding its 23rd annual Yard Smart Garden Walk on Saturday, July 18 from 9:30am – 1:30pm. 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…
The Ecology Action Center needs 2 volunteers per shift to help us at our booth at the Sweet Corn Circus. Volunteers will help alert Sweet Corn Circus attendees to composting services provided by the Ecology Action Center. Volunteers will also help at the booth ensuring materials are being disposed of…
The McLean County Fair is going GREEN for the 4th year 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…
Since the start of the Town of Normal and City of Bloomington’s Municipal Electricity Aggregation programs, the Ecology Action Center has recommended that residents who are Ameren customers stay in the aggregation programs. Municipal aggregation provides a flat electricity rate (negotiated by both municipalities) that protects residents from sudden price…
Join the Wild Ones: Illinois Prairie Chapter and speaker Cindy Crosby on June 8 at 7:00pm for a free program about bison and how they have helped shape tallgrass prairies and how they are being restored to Illinois natural areas. Listen to their stories of connection to us; both historical…
Join COII on May 23 from 10-11am at the Bloomington Public Library for an interactive event with Developer Rebecca DJ, CEO and Founder of COII. Come learn more about Bloomington’s upcoming sustainable neighborhood. This presentation will include a discussion on water and energy conservation as well as native landscaping in…
Help the Ecology Action Center plant larger (6-7 ft tall) container trees to improve air quality, sequester carbon, increase wildlife habitat, and more at Home Sweet Home Ministries, The Bridge property. Tools and heavy equipment will be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools,…
Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality, sequester carbon, increase wildlife habitat, and more! Volunteers must be 18 or older. Tools and heavy equipment will be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools, stay…
