Tree Planting Workday: April 27, 2025 Lake Bloomington
2025-04-27
Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality, sequester carbon, increase wildlife habitat, and more!
Volunteers must be 18 or older, or alternatively 14 or older if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tools and heavy equipment will 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. Long pants and 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.
**Please note that registration closed for this event.*

3rd Annual Rivian 5k to Support EAC and Friends of the Trail
2025-04-26 10:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Heartland Community College, 1500 W. Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761, United States
Rivian is excited to host the third annual 5k at Heartland Community College to benefit the Ecology Action Center and Friends of the Constitution Trail. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​At Rivian, Forever Starts Now. And while the products are designed to promote adventure forever, Rivian is dedicated to making a difference in the communities where they live and work. The Rivian Manufacturing team supports volunteerism as a way for teams to give back, get inspired, stay involved and make a positive impact today—both in the work done and the causes supported. Normal Pride extends beyond the walls of our facilities and into the communities where Rivian employees live and work It’s a partnership and Rivian is excited to see the communities grow, thrive and be part of the adventure.
Receive a Rivian Commemorative Pin and ornament upon completion of the race along with a plant from Reinhart Landscaping. Rivian 5K Shirts are available for purchase at the race. After the race; enjoy exploring some Rivian vehicles and light refreshments! There will be an after party with additional refreshments from Healthy in a Hurry for purchase at White Oak Brewery beginning at 1pm. A portion of proceeds from White Oak Brewery will benefit the two non profits.
We hope you will join us as we treat the community to a timed fun run. Thank you to Fleet Feet and White Oak Brewery for helping sponsor our race.
This event is taking place to support the Ecology Action Center and Friends of the Constitution Trail.
Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Normal/Rivian5k

Earth Day Constitution Trail and Sugar Creek Clean Up: April 26, 2025 (9-12pm)
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | The Chateau, 1621 Jumer Dr, Bloomington, IL, 61704, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with the Ecology Action Center! Volunteer to help out at our annual Constitution Trail and Sugar Creek clean-up event on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. to noon!
The EAC and our community partners Friends of the Constitution Trail need help cleaning up the trail from the Chateau west to Audubon Gardens.
A parent or guardian must accompany minors. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring your own work gloves if possible. Trash bags and trash grabbers will be provided. Pre-registration REQUIRED for all individuals (please sign up family members individually) – sign up below.
If you are not available to join us for this workday, but still want to help, you can create your own clean-up crew with your family pod or sign up for one of our mCLEAN Up Crew Workdays.
*Please note that registration closed for this event.*

Spring Migration Bird Walk
2025-04-26 08:00 - 09:30 | Ewing Park II, 1001 Ethell Parkway, Bloomington, 61701
Spring migration is upon us, so there is no better time to join Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird walk at Ewing Park. Leaders this week are Michael Retter and Bill and Mercy Davison. Bird walks are appropriate for all ages and all skill levels. (Seriously, there is no pressure to know anything about birds! We can give you some tips, or you can just walk along with us and appreciate us appreciating the birds.) We even have 5 pairs of loaner binoculars! If you have questions about accessibility, please email us at grandprairiebirdalliance@gmail.com.

Tree Re-Potting Workday - April 25, 2025 (1-4pm)
2025-04-25 13:00 - 16:00
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.
*Please note that registration closed for this event.*

Earth Day Eco-Explorers
2025-04-22 09:00 - 15:30 | University of Illinois Extension – 1615 Commerce Drive, 1615 Commerce Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61704, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with the University of Illinois Extension and partners in an exciting day full of hands-on workshops designed to inspire young minds and foster a love for our planet! Children ages 8-13 are invited to join us for a series of engaging activities focused on sustainability, conservation, and environmental creativity. Hosted by the Parklands Foundation, Ecology Action Center, University of Illinois McLean County Extension, McLean County Ag in the Classroom, and Illinois Art Station, this event is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Workshop Offerings Include:

Save the Splash: Water Adventure – Dive into the wonders of water, one of our most important and abundant resources.
Trashion Fashion – Get inspired by Sydney-based artist Marina DeBris and make it work. Learn how to upcycle materials into unique wearables, reduce waste, and promote sustainability in the fashion industry.
Wonderful Wind Power – Explore the power of the wind and learn how it can be used to create energy in this hands-on workshop! Youth will get the chance to build their very own wind-powered device, learning the basics of renewable energy and how wind turbines work.
Squirm and Learn: Vermicomposting – Do you love playing in the dirt and all things bugs? Then come learn about everyone’s favorite underground creature, the worm! Learn about what makes a good habitat for worms, how worms are different from humans, and how worms help to turn food scraps into nutrients for plants. Students will get the chance to not only learn but put it into action as they help harvest compost from the worm bin and set up their new habitat.
Feathers, Fur, Scales, and Slime: Animal Exteriors – Animals don’t get to choose what covers their skin. Nature has decided. Their colors, patterns, and textures give them safety as well as style! Learn what animals wear and how that helps them survive.

Each workshop is designed to be fun, interactive, and educational, offering kids the chance to get their hands dirty and their imaginations flowing while learning how they can make a positive impact on the environment.
Each one-hour session is $5.00 per family.
There is a 30-minute lunch break. Participants attending a 1–2 PM session should bring their own lunch and stay during that time.

Sign up at: https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/2025-earth-day-eco-explorers

ISU Earth Day Breakfast
2025-04-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Illinois State University Brown Ballroom (Bone Student Center), 200 N. University, Normal, 61671
The Earth Day Breakfast occurring on April 22 at 8:00am will include a sustainable selection of local foods, vegan options, Fair Trade coffee and teas and feature keynote speaker: Zahra Biabani.
Author and Climate Activist, Zahra Biabani, is a powerful voice for positive change. Her book, Climate Optimism: Celebrating Systemic Change Around the World celebrates the encouraging environmental trends and showcases communities pioneering unique solutions to the climate crisis. By focusing on progress, Zahra reminds us that optimism can fuel action – and inspire us to keep pushing for a more sustainable future. This timely conversation will inspire and uplift during challenging times.
Tickets can be purchased at sustainability.ilstu.edu. This event is $10 for ISU students and $25 for ISU Faculty, Staff, and General Public.

This event is sponsored by the ISU Office of Sustainability, and co-sponsored by the College of Business, the Department of Health Sciences, Department of Geography, Geology, & the Environment, and Leadership, Education, & Development (LEAD).

Earth Day Tree Planting: April 22, 2025 (Multiple Shifts) Comlara Park
2025-04-22
Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality, sequester carbon, increase wildlife habitat, and more!
Volunteers must be 18 or older, or alternatively 14 or older if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tools and heavy equipment will 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. Long pants and 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.
Select one (or both!) of the shifts below:
Morning 9-11:30am shift
Afternoon 12:30-3pm shift
*Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration has ended as we have met max capacity. For questions, please contact 309-454-3169.*

Spring Migration Bird Walk
2025-04-19 08:00 - 09:30
Spring migration is upon us, so there is no better time to join Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird walk! Join Mark and Nina Swanson at S.H. West Park northeast of Le Roy. This walk is co-sponsored by McLean County Parks and Recreation. Bird walks are appropriate for all ages and all skill levels. (Seriously, there is no pressure to know anything about birds! We can give you some tips, or you can just walk along with us and appreciate us appreciating the birds.) We even have 5 pairs of loaner binoculars! If you have questions about accessibility, please email us at grandprairiebirdalliance@gmail.com. More information can be found here: https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/92/Parks-Recreation.

Tree Planting Workday: April 19, 2025 (multiple shifts) BNWRD
2025-04-19
Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality, sequester carbon, increase wildlife habitat, and more!
Volunteers must be 18 or older, or alternatively 14 or older if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tools and heavy equipment will 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. Long pants and 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.
Sign up is now closed for this workday

Tree Prep Workday: April 18, 2025 (multiple shifts)
2025-04-18
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 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.
Select one (or both!) of the shifts below:
Morning 9:30-12:00pm shift
Afternoon 1:00-3:30pm shift

Backyard Composting Workshop: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 (5:30-6:30pm)
2025-04-15 17:30 - 18:30
The EAC’s compost workshop will cover the basics of backyard composting. You’ll learn basic techniques to build your compost pile, discuss what materials to include, and talk about what to do with compostable materials that don’t work in a backyard setting. This workshop will additionally help participants understand how to monitor and maintain their compost, as well as how to know when their compost is done and safe to use!

Our educators will provide resources for help identifying jumping worms, and tips for using your compost bin, thermometer, and stirrer to keep them at bay. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a sound understanding of the individual and community benefits of composting, and can be confident about next steps to set up and monitor compost in their own backyard.
For $35 ($25 for EAC members) attendees get backyard composting best practices information and a basic compost bin from a repurposed 55-gallon drum to take home. For $110, attendees get this same compost bin, backyard composting best practices information, a large thermometer to monitor compost pile temperature, and an aerator for stirring their compost pile. For $120 ($100 for EAC members) attendees receive best practices information and a 275-gallon MEGA Composter made from a repurposed food-grade “tote” with durable plastic cube supported by heavy metal cage. Wooden slates added to help stir and remove compost.

*Workshop registration closes 3 days before the workshop.*
The Ecology Action Center will make reasonable accommodations for participation in public programs and services. To request accommodation, please call 309-454-3169×11 or go to ecologyactioncenter.org/accommodation. Please provide two weeks advance notice if possible.

Pruning Oaks and Other Native Trees
2025-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 | 805 S Cottage Ave Normal IL, 805 S Cottage Ave, Normal
Join Guy Sternberg on April 14 at 7pm to learn about oak trees! Did you know that most young trees need a little help to become the best that they can be. Oaks have special characteristics that, if addressed at a young age, can be molded into the venerable form and stature that we all think about when the word “oak” is mentioned. While many other tree species are simpler to prune as needed, the same techniques and precautions can apply. Learn the right, and wrong, ways to approach pruning during the early years of tree growth. If we have time, we also will show a demonstration about pruning tools, their use and care.
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Note: This program will be presented both in-person and by livestream. To join the livestream visit this link https://youtube.com/live/4Z5eu9lb0oA?feature=share. A recording of the program will be available on our YouTube channel.

Rain Barrel Workshop: Monday, April 14, 2025 (5:30-6:30pm)
2025-04-14 17:30 - 18:30
The EAC’s rain barrel workshops teach attendees about the importance of rain water catchment in preventing storm water runoff pollution! Attendees will learn how to locate, install, and set up their rain barrel. We’ll also provide tips to transition downspouts for rain barrel usage, and information on proper winter storage. Workshops cost $55.00 for general public and $45.00 for EAC Members.
Throughout our workshop there will be ample opportunity for Q&A with EAC staff, who can answer questions about beneficial environmental impacts as well as practical everyday use of rain barrels.
By the end of the workshop, participants will have a sound understanding of the individual and community benefits of having a rain barrel, and can be confident about next steps to install, use and care for one. Participants will leave with their very own rain barrel made from a repurposed food-grade 55 gallon drum.

*Workshop registration closes 3 days before the workshop start date.*
The Ecology Action Center will make reasonable accommodations for participation in public programs and services. To request accommodation, please call 309-454-3169×11 or go to ecologyactioncenter.org/accommodation. Please provide two weeks advance notice if possible.

Tree Planting Workday: April 13, 2025 (multiple shifts) IDOT Veterans Pkwy
2025-04-13
Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality, sequester carbon, increase wildlife habitat, and more!
We will be planting trees around the I-55/ I-74 interchange off of Veterans Parkway in Bloomington. IDOT personnel will be providing traffic control and appropriate safety signs and barriers, but all volunteers must be ready to follow all safety training and precautions that will be provided. Volunteers must be 18 or older for this project.
Tools and heavy equipment will 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. Long pants and 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.
Select one (or both!) of the shifts below:
Morning 9-11:30am shift
Afternoon 12:30-3pm shift

Vermicomposting Workshop- Saturday, April 12, 2025 (9:30-10:30am)
2025-04-12 17:30 - 18:30
Love to cook and are looking for a way to compost your food scraps, but backyard composting isn’t an option for you? Try Vermicomposting or composting with worms! Vermicomposting is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and stop food waste in your home. No backyard or large area required, so this is perfect for apartments, dorms, etc., plus it is basically odorless.
The Workshop costs $35.00 to participate and space is limited. Workshop fee includes all materials including worms, worm bedding, a bin to host your worm farm, and all the knowledge you need to start vermicomposting. We will specifically be going over the benefits of vermicomposting, how to start, how to harvest castings, and how to troubleshoot common problems. Registration is required and closes one week before workshop date.

The Ecology Action Center will make reasonable accommodations for participation in public programs and services. To request accommodation, please call 309-454-3169×11 or go to ecologyactioncenter.org/accommodation. Please provide two weeks advance notice if possible.

Bring it Back to Normal mCLEAN Up Day at the ISU Farm: April 12, 2025 (10-3:00pm)
2025-04-12 10:00 - 15:00 | ISU Farm, 25578 ISU Farm Lane, Lexington, 61753, United States
The Bring it Back to Normal mCLEAN Up Day volunteers are a group dedicated to helping keep our community clean of trash. Volunteers will use provided trash grabbers, gloves, and trash bags to remove litter from the Illinois State University (ISU) Farm. The ISU Farm is where all Town of Normal yard waste goes to be composted. This means that any contaminates/trash that enter into the yard waste enters into the farm and can blow to surrounding farmers fields.
Volunteers must be 18+ years old or 12-17 with a parent or guardian present. 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 on the Monday prior to the workday. All equipment, transportation from ISU to the farm and back to ISU, and lunch will be provided.
Please note this event is for ISU students, faculty, and staff participating in the “Bring it Back to Normal” event AND for interested community members.
Signup is currently closed for this event. If you are still interested in signing up, please email kvogler@ecologyactioncenter.org before April 11 at 12pm.

Tree Prep Workday: April 11, 2025 (multiple shifts)
2025-04-11

McLean County Museum of History Lunch & Learn: Organizing for policy change for a more just and regenerative food system with Jeff Haake
2025-04-10 12:10 - 13:00 | McLean County Museum of History, 200 N Main St., Bloomington, IL, 61701
Bring your lunch and join the McLean County Museum of History to learn about how the Illinois Stewardship Alliance has been working to organize farmers and eaters to foster a more just and regenerative food system Thursday, April 10, from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. with farmer and community organizer Jeff Haake.
Haake will discuss some of the unique challenges of the small farm he operates along with his wife and her brother, and how that translates into policy advocacy and organizing at the state level. As a policy organizer for Illinois Stewardship Alliance, Haake will especially discuss the Alliance’s theory of change and their strategy for organizing farmers and eaters to foster a more just and regenerative food system.
This series provides unique learning opportunities every second Thursday of the month over the lunch hour (12:10 to 1:00 p.m.) in person and live via youtube.com/mchistorymuseum.

Rain Barrel Class and Demonstration at the Danvers Township Library
2025-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Danvers Township Lirbrary, 117 E. Exchange St., Danvers, IL, 61732, United States
Join the Danvers Township Library and Ecology Action Center on April 8th at 5:30 p.m. for a Rain Barrel Class & Demonstration.

Imagine all of the water that was running down your driveway or sidewalk the last time it rained being put to beneficial use in your home and garden. Come join the Ecology Action Center informational workshop and demonstration to learn about the benefits of rainwater harvesting. We will review the types of diverters, installation, and maintenance of rain barrels and share steps to acquire a rain barrel for your home. We will put into practice the information as we install a rain barrel for the library!

This free class is for adults and teens.
Registration is required and you may do so by emailing danvers.tl.rsa@gmail.com, calling 309.963.4269, or stopping by Danvers Township Library.

Tree Planting Workday: April 6, 2025 (multiple shifts) IDOT Veterans Pkwy
2025-04-06

Backyard Composting Workshop: Saturday, April 5, 2025 (11:30-12:30pm)
2025-04-05 11:30 - 12:30

Rain Barrel Workshop: Saturday, April 5, 2025 (10:00am)
2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:00

Tree Planting Workday: April 5, 2025 (multiple shifts) IDOT Veterans Pkwy
2025-04-05

Tree Prep Workday: April 4, 2025 (9:30-12pm)
2025-04-04 09:30 - 12:00
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 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.

Bridging Birding and Science to Inform Conservation Management Decisions
2025-04-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Illinois Wesleyan University – Center for Natural Sciences C101, 201 E. Beecher St., Bloomington, IL, 61701-7222, United States
On April 3 at 7:00pm hear from Tara Beveroth, an Avian Ecologist with the Illinois Natural History Survey, as she discusses how citizen science efforts for birds sets the foundation for future scientific investigations, and ultimately, for bird conservation. She coordinates multiple citizen science programs including the Illinois Spring Bird Count, Monitoring of Owls and Nightjars (project MOON), and most recently, the Illinois Breeding Bird Survey. This event will be held on Illinois Wesleyan University’s campus at the Center for Natural Sciences room C101. No sign up required.

Tree Prep Workday, Wednesday April 2 2025 (1-4pm)
2025-04-02 13:00 - 16:00
1pm-4pm Wednesday April 2nd
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 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.
*Registration for this event is closed. Please sign up for one of our other workdays by visiting ecologyactioncenter.org/volunteering*

Watershed Stewards
2025-04-01 | University of Illinois Extension – 1615 Commerce Drive, 1615 Commerce Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61704, United States
This spring, University of Illinois Extension is launching the Master Watershed Stewards Program to be hosted in McLean County. The Illinois-Indiana Master Watershed Steward Program is an 8-week journey designed to empower community members as a guardian of our precious natural ecosystems. Through engaging, science-based education by local experts and group activities, participants gain the tools and knowledge to protect and conserve our land and water resources. The course will run from April 1 through May 25, meeting in person at the McLean Extension Office on Tuesday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. For $84, participants receive all training materials and program support through the 20 hours of coursework. Topics include water quality science and the impacts of climate change, invasive species, and agriculture. After completing training, participants can connect with local partners to engage in restoration science, community science, and educational programs.
Our three counties, McLean, Livingston, and Woodford are included in the Sangamon, Mackinaw, and Vermilion watersheds. It is vital to protect and preserve the rivers, lakes, and streams that run throughout our communities. The health of a watershed is tied to the health of a community, and understanding where water comes from, how it moves, and what impacts its quality and quantity is crucial to maintaining safe and sustainable water resources now and in the future.
To learn more and sign up visit: https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2025-04-01-mater-watershed-steward-program

CANCELLED: Tree Planting Workday, Sunday March 30 2025
2025-03-30
This tree planting day has been cancelled. If interested in volunteering for Tree Corps please look at the BNGreen Events Calendar for other workdays.
Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality, sequester carbon, increase wildlife habitat, and more!
Volunteers will meet at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) facility and will carpool to the planting site. We will be planting trees around the I-55/ I-74 interchange off of Veterans Parkway in Bloomington. IDOT personnel will be providing traffic control and appropriate safety signs and barriers, but all volunteers must be ready to follow all safety training and precautions that will be provided. Volunteers must be 18 or older for this project.
Tools and heavy equipment will 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. Long pants and 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.
Select one (or both!) of the shifts below:
Morning 9-11:30am shift-CANCELLED
Afternoon 12:30-3pm shift-CANCELLED

Tree Planting Workday, Saturday March 29 2025 (multiple shifts) IDOT Veterans Pkwy
2025-03-29
Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality, sequester carbon, increase wildlife habitat, and more!
Volunteers will meet at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) facility and will carpool to the planting site. We will be planting trees around the I-55/ I-74 interchange off of Veterans Parkway in Bloomington. IDOT personnel will be providing traffic control and appropriate safety signs and barriers, but all volunteers must be ready to follow all safety training and precautions that will be provided. Volunteers must be 18 or older for this project.
Tools and heavy equipment will 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. Long pants and 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.
Select one (or both!) of the shifts below:
Morning 9-11:30am shift
Afternoon 12:30-3pm shift
