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How often do your kids throw items into the trash without ever thinking twice about it? This program will teach our youngest community members about Read More »
Whether you are new to the county or have lived here since birth, you are probably recycling incorrectly. Recycling contamination is an issue which plagues Read More »
*Note* This event has been cancelled. If you are interested in learning more about business recycling please call us at 309-454-3169 and we will be Read More »
Presented by Christopher Roddick: Caring for nursery trees is much different than those grown in the wild. In this talk we’ll look at how nursery Read More »
Help us celebrate the opening of the John Wesley Powell Audubon Society’s winter 2023 photo exhibit at the Normal Public Library! The opening reception will Read More »
Green Reads is the Ecology Action Center's community-wide book club. Green Readers will be able to participate in two ways: pre-registering for online Book Club discussions every Read More »
*This event has been canceled due to low registration numbers.* Do any of these statements describe you?? You want a pet but you don’t want Read More »
Movie: Kiss the Ground (2020) Duration: 1hr 24min Directed By: Joshua Tickell & Rebecca Harrell Tickell A revolutionary group of activists, scientists, farmers, and politicians Read More »
Love cooking and are looking for a way to compost your used food scraps? Try Vermicomposting or composting with worms! Vermicomposting is a great way Read More »
*This event has been cancelled due to the unfortunate death of the worms during their course of arrival to the Ecology Action Center* Love coffee Read More »
Presented by Fred Delcomyn and James L. Ellis: In 2003 Fred Delcomyn imagined his central Illinois backyard of two and half acres, farmed many years Read More »
Learn money-saving strategies that also sustain the future of our planet. Discover the benefits of the five R's: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, and rot, and Read More »
Movie: Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai (2008) Duration: 1hr 21min Directed By: Alan Dater & Lisa Merton Taking Root tells the dramatic story Read More »
For the March installment of GREEN TOPics join Larissa Armstrong, the EAC’s energy expert, to learn about how you can lower your home's energy costs Read More »
Join Dr. Pirmin Nietlisbach for a winter bird walk at the Merwin Preserve! Merwin is beautiful in the winter and home to several red-headed woodpeckers, Read More »
The Fool-Proof Four refer to four of the over 50 wild mushrooms that are easy to identify, abundant and delicious. In this presentation from certified Read More »
Join us for a FREE screening of “The Magic Stump” on Tuesday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Normal Theater (209 W. North Street). Read More »
Make your garden glow with educational classes, inspirational speakers, and horticulture treasures from a variety of exceptional businesses and organizations at the 21st Annual Home, Read More »
Presented by Kim Eierman: Countless pollinator species have suffered dramatic declines in recent years. It’s a serious problem for all of us since pollinators are Read More »
Movie: Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014) Duration: 1hr 30min Directed By: Kip Andersen & Keegan Khun The film explores the impact of animal agriculture on Read More »
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