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SUMMARY:Tree Potting Workday - November 19\, 2025 (9-11:30am)
DESCRIPTION:The sign up window for this event is now closed. Please check out future opportunities\, or contact us with questions! \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 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-potting-workday-november-19-2025-9-1130am/
LOCATION:EAC Nursery\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T233000
DTSTAMP:20251109T215421Z
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SUMMARY:Dropbox User Survey: November 15\, 2025 (9:00am-11:30am)
DESCRIPTION: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. \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. A cell phone or tablet with internet connection is required to conduct the survey. \nPlease note that this will take place outside. \nVolunteers will be contacted a few days prior to the survey day with additional instructions.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/dropbox-user-survey-november-15-2025-900am-1130am/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T150000
DTSTAMP:20251113T212151Z
CREATED:20251027T164432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T212151Z
UID:10000874-1763123400-1763132400@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Potting Workday - November 14\, 2025 (12:30-3pm)
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed for this event. Please see other future dates\, or contact us with the subject Tree Corps with any questions. \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 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-potting-workday-november-14-2025-1230-3pm/
LOCATION:EAC Nursery\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T113000
DTSTAMP:20251113T210509Z
CREATED:20251027T164315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T210509Z
UID:10000873-1763110800-1763119800@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Potting Workday - November 14\, 2025 (9-11:30am)
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed for this event. Please see other future dates\, or contact us with the subject Tree Corps with any questions. \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 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-potting-workday-november-14-2025-9-1130am/
LOCATION:EAC Nursery\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T113000
DTSTAMP:20251110T223231Z
CREATED:20251027T163848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T223231Z
UID:10000871-1762938000-1762947000@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Potting Workday - November 12\, 2025 (9-11:30am)
DESCRIPTION:The registration window has closed for this event. Please check out other volunteer dates\, or contact us with questions. \n  \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-12-2025-9-1130am/
LOCATION:EAC Nursery\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20251027T190236Z
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20251104T205615Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T163000
DTSTAMP:20250730T204811Z
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T120000
DTSTAMP:20250730T204648Z
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T120000
DTSTAMP:20251008T201218Z
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20250910T181139Z
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20250917T154349Z
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T090000
DTSTAMP:20250730T204205Z
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T183000
DTSTAMP:20250915T160925Z
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
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