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SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-May 30\, 2025 (2:00-4:00pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n*Please note that registration for this event closes at 8:00am the day before the event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169*9- \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-may-30-2025-200-400pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Summer Library Program Prep: June 5\, 2025 (3-5pm)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can will make musical instruments out of recycled materials. The EAC is looking for volunteers to help prepare the materials for students. This involves using hammer and nails as well as box cutters. Volunteers work at their own pace and should be 18+ years old or 15-17 with parent/guardian present. Volunteers  must be able to stand on their feet for up to 3 hours\, and be comfortable utilizing the provided hand tools. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \n*Please note that this event has been canceled.*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/summer-library-program-prep-june-5-2025-3-5pm/
CATEGORIES:volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250530T213738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T213738Z
UID:10000801-1749481200-1749488400@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Summer Library Program Prep: June 9\, 2025 (3-5pm)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can will make musical instruments out of recycled materials. The EAC is looking for volunteers to help prepare the materials for students. This involves using hammer and nails as well as box cutters. Volunteers work at their own pace and should be 18+ years old or 15-17 with parent/guardian present. Volunteers  must be able to stand on their feet for up to 3 hours\, and be comfortable utilizing the provided hand tools. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/summer-library-program-prep-june-9-2025-3-5pm/
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250528T201548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T140813Z
UID:10000794-1749576600-1749583800@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Storm Drain Stenciling-June 10\, 2025 (5:30-7:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n*Please note that registration for this event is closed. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-june-10-2025-530-730pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250530T214257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T192725Z
UID:10000803-1749733200-1749740400@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Summer Library Program Prep: June 12\, 2025 (1:00-3:00pm)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can will make musical instruments out of recycled materials. The EAC is looking for volunteers to help prepare the materials for students. This involves using hammer and nails as well as box cutters. Volunteers work at their own pace and should be 18+ years old or 15-17 with parent/guardian present. Volunteers  must be able to stand on their feet for up to 3 hours\, and be comfortable utilizing the provided hand tools. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \n*This event has been canceled please sigh up for other volunteer workdays here*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/summer-library-program-prep-june-12-2025-100-300pm/
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250604T155653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T155653Z
UID:10000804-1749807000-1749816000@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Re-Potting Workday - June 13\, 2025 (9:30am-12pm)
DESCRIPTION: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. Tools and heavy equipment might be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Closed-toed shoes or boots are required – no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \n\n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-re-potting-workday-june-13-2025-930am-12pm/
LOCATION:EAC Nursery\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250528T201635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T214430Z
UID:10000795-1750095000-1750102200@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Storm Drain Stenciling-June 16\, 2025 (5:30-7:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n*This event is cancelled\, check out ecologyactioncenter.org/volunteering to see a current list of volunteer events* \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-june-16-2025-530-730pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250530T213922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T214114Z
UID:10000802-1750163400-1750170600@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Summer Library Program Prep: June 17\, 2025 (12:30-2:30pm)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can will make musical instruments out of recycled materials. The EAC is looking for volunteers to help prepare the materials for students. This involves using hammer and nails as well as box cutters. Volunteers work at their own pace and should be 18+ years old or 15-17 with parent/guardian present. Volunteers  must be able to stand on their feet for up to 3 hours\, and be comfortable utilizing the provided hand tools. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/summer-library-program-prep-june-12-2025-1-3pm/
CATEGORIES:volunteer
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250617T195432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195432Z
UID:10000808-1750377600-1750463999@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:mCLEAN UP CREW: June 20\, 2025 (Multiple Shifts)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nVolunteers will use provided trash grabbers\, puncture proof gloves\, and trash bags to remove litter. Volunteers must be 18+ years old for this opportunity due to possibility of sharps at the pickup location. Volunteers must be able to spend three hours on their feet and carry a weight of 10-15 pounds. A confirmation email and location information will be communicated 1-2 days prior to the workday.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/mclean-up-crew-june-20-2025-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Trash Clean Up,volunteer
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250604T155742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T200932Z
UID:10000805-1750411800-1750420800@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Re-Potting Workday - June 20\, 2025 (9:30am-12pm)
DESCRIPTION: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. Tools and heavy equipment might be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Closed-toed shoes or boots are required – no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \nClick here to sign up!\n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-re-potting-workday-june-20-2025-930am-12pm/
LOCATION:EAC Nursery\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250604T155820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T200823Z
UID:10000806-1751016600-1751025600@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Re-Potting Workday - June 27\, 2025 (9:30am-12pm)
DESCRIPTION: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. Tools and heavy equipment might be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Closed-toed shoes or boots are required – no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \nClick here to sign up!\n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-re-potting-workday-june-27-2025-930am-12pm/
LOCATION:EAC Nursery\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250528T201721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T202701Z
UID:10000796-1751304600-1751311800@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-June 30\, 2025 (5:30-7:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n*Please note that registration for this event closes at 8:00am the day before the event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-june-30-2025-530-730pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T103000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250528T201845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T202727Z
UID:10000797-1752136200-1752143400@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-July 10\, 2025 (8:30-10:30am)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n \n*Please note that registration for this event closes at 8:00am the day before the event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-july-10-2025-830-1030am/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250528T202008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T202756Z
UID:10000798-1752328800-1752336000@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-July 12\, 2025 (2:00-4:00pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n*Please note that registration for this event closes at 8:00am the day before the event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-july-12-2025-200-400pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250701T002833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T154003Z
UID:10000820-1753228800-1753574399@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:McLean County Fair Green Team: July 23-26 (Multiple Shifts Available)
DESCRIPTION: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 volunteer green team members to help staff these receptacles. Volunteer duties will include educating fair goers of what is and is not recyclable\, collecting recyclables\, and monitoring receptacles for contamination. The McLean County fair is being held July 23-27 at the McLean County fairgrounds. Volunteers 16 years or older can sign up for a 3 hour shift (4:00-6:30pm\, 6:00-8:30pm\, and/or 8:00-11:00pm). Volunteers are mostly needed during evening shifts on Friday and Saturday. As a volunteer you will be given a Green Team volunteer t-shirt for you to keep and free entrance into the fair for another day of your choosing. Please sign up for a shift (or multiple) below!\n*This volunteer event registration has been closed. If you are interested in volunteering please call 309-454-3169 ext. 18*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/mclean-county-fair-green-team-july-23-26-multiple-shifts-available/
CATEGORIES:Trash Clean Up,volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T173000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250702T204821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T204821Z
UID:10000824-1754062200-1754069400@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-August 1\, 2025 (3:30-5:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n \n*Please note that registration for this event closes at 8:00am the day before the event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-august-1-2025-330-530pm-2/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250702T204934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T204934Z
UID:10000825-1754748000-1754755200@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-August 9\, 2025 (2:00-4:00pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n \n*Please note that registration for this event closes at 8:00am the day before the event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-august-9-2025-200-400pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T183000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250702T205041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T205041Z
UID:10000826-1755019800-1755023400@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-August 12\, 2025 (5:30-7:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n \n*Please note that registration for this event closes at 8:00am the day before the event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-august-12-2025-530-730pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250820T134519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T134558Z
UID:10000847-1755993600-1756079999@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Sweet Corn Circus Composting: August 24\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Ecology Action Center needs 1-2 volunteers per shift (11:00-1:30pm & 1:30-4:30pm) 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 in the correct bins. \nVolunteers need to be 16 years or older\, and able to stand on their feet for multiple hours at a time. Work will be outdoors\, so volunteers need to dress appropriately for the weather.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/sweet-corn-circus-composting-august-24-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trash Clean Up,volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155520
CREATED:20250702T205144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T203117Z
UID:10000827-1756310400-1756317600@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-August 27\, 2025 (4:00-6:00pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n \n*Please note that registration for this event closes at 8:00am the day before the event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-august-27-2025-400-600pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155521
CREATED:20250730T203238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T203238Z
UID:10000840-1757163600-1757170800@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-September 6\, 2025 (1:00-3:00pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n \n*Please note that registration for this event closes at 8:00am the day before the event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-september-6-2025-100-300pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T183000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155521
CREATED:20250730T203922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T160925Z
UID:10000841-1758213000-1758220200@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Storm Drain Stenciling-September 18\, 2025 (4:30-6:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n  \n*Please note that this event has been cancelled due to low sign ups.* \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-september-18-2025-430-630pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T090000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155521
CREATED:20250730T204205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T204205Z
UID:10000842-1758610800-1758618000@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-September 23\, 2025 (7:00-9:00am)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n \n*Please note that registration for this event closes at 8:00am the day before the event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-september-23-2025-700-900am/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20260515T155521
CREATED:20250910T181446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T154349Z
UID:10000859-1758758400-1758931199@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:HHW Pre-Event Volunteering: September 25 & 26 [Multiple Shifts]
DESCRIPTION:Prior to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection event we will need assistance stuffing brochures with information to be given out during the event. Please sign up for one or more shifts occurring on September 25 from 3:00-5:00pm & 5:30-7:30pm\, and on September 26 from 9:00-11:00am.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/hhw-pre-event-volunteering-september-25-26-multiple-shifts/
LOCATION:Ecology Action Center\, 202 W College Ave\, Normal\, IL\, 61761\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteer
GEO:40.5103113;-88.9883799
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ecology Action Center 202 W College Ave Normal IL 61761 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=202 W College Ave:geo:-88.9883799,40.5103113
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155521
CREATED:20250910T181139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T181139Z
UID:10000858-1759563000-1759593600@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Volunteering: October 4\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The McLean County Household Hazardous Waste collection event being held on Saturday\, October 4 depends on the assistance of dozens of volunteers to run smoothly.  Please consider signing up for a shift to assist with traffic control or other needs. Shifts are from 7:30-10:30am\, 10:15-1:15pm\, and 1-4pm. We are especially looking for assistance for our afternoon and mid-day shifts. \nThe work requires spending the entire shift on one’s feet\, clear communication with event participants\, and some possible light lifting with equipment setup/take-down. This is a high traffic event with moving cars and equipment so all volunteers must be at least 18 years of age in order to participate. Volunteers will receive detailed instructions prior to the event.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/household-hazardous-waste-collection-event-volunteering-october-4-2025/
CATEGORIES:volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155521
CREATED:20250730T204502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T201218Z
UID:10000843-1760263200-1760270400@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-October 12\, 2025 (10:00-12:00pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. \n*Registration for this event has closed. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-october-12-1000-1200pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155521
CREATED:20250730T204648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T204648Z
UID:10000844-1761472800-1761480000@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-October 26\, 2025 (10:00-12:00pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n \n*Please note that registration for this event closes at 8:00am the day before the event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-october-26-2025-1000-1200pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T163000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155521
CREATED:20250730T204811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T204811Z
UID:10000845-1761489000-1761496200@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-October 26\, 2025 (2:30-4:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n \n*Please note that registration for this event closes at 8:00am the day before the event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-october-26-2025-230-430pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155521
CREATED:20251027T163503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T205615Z
UID:10000870-1762345800-1762354800@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Potting Workday - November 5\, 2025 (12:30-3pm)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is closed. Please sign up for other upcoming events\, or contact us with questions: ecologyactioncenter.org/contact/ \nHelp 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 and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Tools and heavy equipment might be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Closed-toed shoes or boots are required – no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \n\n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-potting-workday-november-5-2025-1230-3pm/
LOCATION:EAC Nursery\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155521
CREATED:20251027T190206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T190236Z
UID:10000877-1762594200-1762603200@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Dropbox User Survey: November 8\, 2025 (9:30-12:00pm)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo specific experience is required for this project\, just good verbal communication skills.  All volunteers must be 18 years old or older and able to stand on their feet for four hours at a time.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/dropbox-user-survey-november-8-2025-930-1200pm/
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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