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  • Storm Drain Stenciling-October 26, 2025 (10:00-12:00pm)

    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...

  • Storm Drain Stenciling-October 26, 2025 (2:30-4:30pm)

    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...

  • Tree Potting Workday – November 5, 2025 (12:30-3pm)

    EAC Nursery Bloomington, IL

    Registration for this event is closed. Please sign up for other upcoming events, or contact us with questions: ecologyactioncenter.org/contact/ Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees that are planted at our nursery on West Jefferson street so that they can be planted at other sites.  Volunteers must be...

  • Dropbox User Survey: November 8, 2025 (9:30-12:00pm)

    Volunteers will conduct a user survey of individuals using the recycling dropboxes in our community.  The data collected will better inform the Ecology Action Center and the local governments as to the usage of this service relative to curbside recycling services in our area. No specific experience is required for...

  • Tree Potting Workday – November 12, 2025 (9-11:30am)

    EAC Nursery Bloomington, IL

    The registration window has closed for this event. Please check out other volunteer dates, or contact us with questions.   Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees that are planted at our nursery on West Jefferson street so that they can be planted at other sites.  Volunteers must...

  • Tree Potting Workday – November 14, 2025 (9-11:30am)

    EAC Nursery Bloomington, IL

    Registration is now closed for this event. Please see other future dates, or contact us with the subject Tree Corps with any questions. Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees that are planted at our nursery on West Jefferson street so that they can be planted at other...

  • Tree Potting Workday – November 14, 2025 (12:30-3pm)

    EAC Nursery Bloomington, IL

    Registration is now closed for this event. Please see other future dates, or contact us with the subject Tree Corps with any questions. Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees that are planted at our nursery on West Jefferson street so that they can be planted at other...

  • Dropbox User Survey: November 15, 2025 (9:00am-11:30am)

    Volunteers will conduct a user survey of individuals using the recycling drop boxes in our community.  The data collected will better inform the Ecology Action Center and the local governments as to the usage of this service relative to the curbside recycling services in our area. No specific experience is...

  • Tree Potting Workday – November 19, 2025 (9-11:30am)

    EAC Nursery Bloomington, IL

    The sign up window for this event is now closed. Please check out future opportunities, or contact us with questions! Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees that are planted at our nursery on West Jefferson street so that they can be planted at other sites.  Volunteers must...

  • Tree Potting Workday – November 21, 2025 (9-11:30am)

    EAC Nursery Bloomington, IL

    Registration is now closed for this event.   Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and 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...

  • Angler’s Lake Stakeholder Meetings: January 6 & 7 (5:30-7:00pm)

    Bloomington Public Library Community Room 205 E Olive Street, Bloomington, IL, United States

    Anglers Lake has benefited from stewardship efforts over the years by individuals, the City of Bloomington, and other partners, and it continues to be a valued site for many in our community. Unfortunately, native biodiversity at the site has declined as invasive species have spread and displaced native grasses, forbs, and...

  • Angler’s Lake Stakeholder Meetings: January 6 & 7 (5:30-7:00pm)

    Bloomington Public Library Community Room 205 E Olive Street, Bloomington, IL, United States

    Anglers Lake has benefited from stewardship efforts over the years by individuals, the City of Bloomington, and other partners, and it continues to be a valued site for many in our community. Unfortunately, native biodiversity at the site has declined as invasive species have spread and displaced native grasses, forbs, and...

  • Grand Prairie Bird Alliance volunteer workday – let’s clean up Sugar Creek!

    Illinois Art Station 101 E. Vernon, Normal

    Did you know that you can see bluebirds, woodpeckers, and so many other birds at the Illinois Art Station? This charming property at 101 E. Vernon includes a nice little forested area adjacent to Sugar Creek, making it the perfect place for birds to meet their every day needs -...

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  • Tree Potting Workday – Friday February 27, 2026

    EAC Nursery Bloomington, IL

    Tree Corps in February!? You heard that right! We're taking advantage of the warm weather and kicking off the winter blues with a tree potting workday! Afternoon shift 1-3:30pm. Registration has closed for this event. Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees that are planted at our nursery...

  • Tree Potting Workday – Friday March 6, 2026

    EAC Nursery Bloomington, IL

    Tree Corps time already!? You heard that right! We're taking advantage of the warm weather and kicking off the winter blues with a tree potting workday! Morning and afternoon shifts available. *Please note that sign up is closed at this time* Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees...

  • Tree Potting Workday – Saturday March 7, 2026

    EAC Nursery Bloomington, IL

    Tree Corps time already!? You heard that right! We're taking advantage of the warm weather and kicking off the winter blues with a tree potting workday! This will be a morning shift 9:30am-12pm. Sign up at this link: https://ecologyactioncenter.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer?opportunityId=491 Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees that are...

  • CANCELLED: Tree Prep Workday: March 13, 2026 (multiple shifts)

    Help the Ecology Action Center prepare small (1-3′ tall) bareroot seedling trees for planting. These trees will help to improve air quality, sequester carbon, increase wildlife habitat, and more! Volunteers must be 18 years old or older or alternately 14 years or older and accompanied by a parent or legal...

  • mCLEAN Up Crew Workday

    Our local environment needs your help! Join the Ecology Action Center in picking up trash around McLean County for our March mCLEAN Up Crew Workday. Volunteers will use trash grabbers with safety equipment like high visibility vests and gloves to pick up litter around designated areas. Participants must be 18...

  • Tree Prep Workday: March 19, 2026 (1:00-3:30pm)

    Help the Ecology Action Center prepare small (1-3′ tall) bareroot seedling trees for planting. These trees will help to improve air quality, sequester carbon, increase wildlife habitat, and more! Volunteers must be 18 years old or older or alternately 14 years or older and accompanied by a parent or legal...

  • Tree Prep Workday: March 20, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)

    Help the Ecology Action Center prepare small (1-3′ tall) bareroot seedling trees for planting. These trees will help to improve air quality, sequester carbon, increase wildlife habitat, and more! Volunteers must be 18 years old or older or alternately 14 years or older and accompanied by a parent or legal...

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