BN GREEN EVENTS is a free community calendar provided by the Ecology Action Center to promote environmental classes, workshops, presentations, and more within the the Bloomington-Normal area. Submit your event using the public submission form. Inclusion of events within the BN Green Events Calendar does not constitute endorsement by the Ecology Action Center.
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JWP Audubon Bird Walk
JWP Audubon Bird Walk
Fall migration is upon us! Join local birdwatching experts for bird walks at some of our favorite local parks in September. Bird walks are appropriate for all ages and all skill levels. We even have 3 pairs of loaner binoculars! If you have questions about accessibility, please email us at Read More »
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Rain Barrel Workshop 10/06/2022
Rain Barrel Workshop 10/06/2022
The EAC's rain barrel workshops teach attendees about the importance of rain water catchment in preventing storm water runoff pollution! Attendees will build their rain barrel, and learn how to locate, install, and set it up. We'll also provide tips to transition downspouts for rain barrel usage, and information on proper Read More »
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Volunteers Needed – Storm Drain Stenciling
Volunteers Needed – Storm Drain Stenciling
Join the Ecology Action Center for some Storm Drain Stenciling! This volunteer activity educates residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution, and provides information on how to reduce individual contributions to storm water runoff pollution. Join us to stencil “Drains to Stream, Keep it Clean” at neighborhood storm Read More »
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Rain Barrel Workshop 10/08/2022
Rain Barrel Workshop 10/08/2022
The EAC's rain barrel workshops teach attendees about the importance of rain water catchment in preventing storm water runoff pollution! Attendees will build their rain barrel, and learn how to locate, install, and set it up. We'll also provide tips to transition downspouts for rain barrel usage, and information on proper Read More »
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Composting Workshop 10/12/2022
Composting Workshop 10/12/2022
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 Read More »
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Composting Workshop 10/15/2022
Composting Workshop 10/15/2022
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 monitor Read More »
Sugar Creek Stewards Workday
Sugar Creek Stewards Workday
Come join us for our October workday along Sugar Creek! We need help improving Sugar Creek in designated areas throughout Bloomington and Normal, by clearing invasive plant species and managing the non-invasive plants. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older (or 14 and accompanied by a parent or guardian) Read More »
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Green Screen Climate Change Film Series: “Thunderbird Woman: Winona LaDuke”
Green Screen Climate Change Film Series: “Thunderbird Woman: Winona LaDuke”
Illinois State University’s Center for Math, Science and Technology and the ISU Office of Sustainability invite campus and community members to The Green Screen: A Climate Change Film Series. Films feature a different topic each month, with a focus on the global climate change crisis. Each film will be screened Read More »
