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SUMMARY:Yard Smart Garden Walk Volunteer: July 18\, 2026 (9:00-2:00pm)
DESCRIPTION:The Ecology Action Center is holding its 23rd annual Yard Smart Garden Walk on Saturday\, July 18. 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 of different styles. The walk will conclude with lunch and a talk. \nThis walk cannot happen without volunteers helping with setup and tear down\, giving directions\, handing out food\, and more. Please note that a personal vehicle is needed for this volunteer event. You can sign up to volunteer at the button below. \n*Sign up for this event has closed* \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/yard-smart-garden-walk-volunteer-july-18-2026-900-200pm/
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SUMMARY:Mackinaw River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join Central Illinois Kayaking and Floating and the Friends of EverBloom to help clean up the Mackinaw River. Interested volunteers should meet at 10AM on Saturday July 18 at the Mackinaw Canoe Club launch in rural Carlock (exact location in event link). Rain date Sun. July 19. If the Mackinaw is either too high or too the event will be moved to Lake Evergreen. \nThe plan is to clean at least 5 miles of the Mackinaw (take out at Parklands Jim Fennis Canoe Launch). Canoes and kayaks will be used for the clean-up. 5 aluminum canoes including life vests and paddles are available to anyone who needs them thanks to a grant from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation and Friends of EverBloom. Please message Chris Sweet (csweet@iwu.edu) to claim canoe spots in advance. Liability waivers will be required for all participants. \nNote that these river cleanups are often somewhat difficult. They will involve pulling trash and tires from the river and loading into boats. Portage (boats and garbage) around at least one big logjam is expected. Expect bugs\, mud\, garbage\, and some fun along the way.\nTrash bags will be provided. Recommended gear: sunscreen\, bug spray\, water\, snacks\, drybag for phones\, old tennis shoes or closed toe water shoes\, and  long quick-dry pants.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/mackinaw-river-cleanup/
LOCATION:Mackinaw River
CATEGORIES:Trash Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of EverBloom":MAILTO:friendsofeverbloom@ymail.com
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