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Registration is now closed for this event. Please see other future dates, or contact us with the subject Tree Corps with any questions. Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees that are planted at our nursery on West Jefferson street so that they can be planted at other...
Registration is now closed for this event. Please see other future dates, or contact us with the subject Tree Corps with any questions. Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees that are planted at our nursery on West Jefferson street so that they can be planted at other...
Volunteers will conduct a user survey of individuals using the recycling drop boxes in our community. The data collected will better inform the Ecology Action Center and the local governments as to the usage of this service relative to the curbside recycling services in our area. No specific experience is...
On November 15 from 10:00-11:00am at Danvers Township Library, students are invited to enjoy an out-of-this-world presentation by the Ecology Action Center. Join us to hear a picture book featuring everyone's favorite galactic guardian Wall-E! We will be discussing the importance of managing trash and caring for planet Earth. Attendees...
The sign up window for this event is now closed. Please check out future opportunities, or contact us with questions! Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees that are planted at our nursery on West Jefferson street so that they can be planted at other sites. Volunteers must...
Registration is now closed for this event. Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees that are planted at our nursery on West Jefferson street so that they can be planted at other sites. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older or alternately 14 years or older...
Explore wellness in interior home design with interior designer Jennifer Crawford and COII's CEO Rebecca DJ on Saturday, November 22 from 9:30-10:30am at Green Top Grocery. This talk will be exploring the impacts of VOC's and sourcing sustainable materials. There will also be a reveal of a new COII home...
Did you know that the road salt we use to manage ice and snow can harm our streams, lakes, and water supply even during summer? Join the Ecology Action Center on December 2 at 6:00pm at the Bloomington Public Library to explore how road salt impacts water quality and ecosystems—and...
Our local environment needs your help! Join the Ecology Action Center in picking up trash around McLean County for our November mCLEAN Up Crew Workday. Volunteers will use trash grabbers with safety equipment like high visibility vests and gloves to pick up litter around designated areas. Participants must be 18...
On December 30 from 10:00-11:00am at the Bloomington Public Library, students are invited to enjoy an out-of-this-world presentation by the Ecology Action Center. Join us to hear a picture book featuring everyone’s favorite galactic guardian Wall-E! We will be discussing the importance of managing trash and caring for planet Earth....
Join the Ecology Action Center at 10:00am on January 3 at the Normal Public Library as we explore the true story behind "Ada’s Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay" by Susan Hood. This colorful picture book tells how children in Cateura, Paraguay, turned trash from their town’s...
Anglers Lake has benefited from stewardship efforts over the years by individuals, the City of Bloomington, and other partners, and it continues to be a valued site for many in our community. Unfortunately, native biodiversity at the site has declined as invasive species have spread and displaced native grasses, forbs, and...
Anglers Lake has benefited from stewardship efforts over the years by individuals, the City of Bloomington, and other partners, and it continues to be a valued site for many in our community. Unfortunately, native biodiversity at the site has declined as invasive species have spread and displaced native grasses, forbs, and...
Did you know that you can see bluebirds, woodpeckers, and so many other birds at the Illinois Art Station? This charming property at 101 E. Vernon includes a nice little forested area adjacent to Sugar Creek, making it the perfect place for birds to meet their every day needs -...
On January 25, from 2:00-3:00pm join the Wild Ones: Prairie Chapter in "Starting Native Plants from Seed" at the Bloomington Public Library Community Room. View this event and others at illinoisprairie.wildones.org/chapter-events Growing native plants from seed generally involves different processes than growing many garden vegetables from seed because most native...
On January 27 from 7:00-8:00pm learn about COII homes and the importance of indoor air quality through an air quality webinar with Build Equinox. In this webinar you will learn about HVAC systems that help to keep indoor air clean. Registration is required to receive the link. Please register at...
On February 9, from 7:00-8:30pm join the Wild Ones: Prairie Chapter in "How to Love a Forest" on Zoom. Advance registration is required. Register for this event and others at illinoisprairie.wildones.org/chapter-events. A recording of the program will be available on YouTube following the program. What does it mean to love...
Join the Grand Prairie Bird Alliance at Red Raccoon to learn how to play Wingspan, the best bird game ever! Did you receive Wingspan as a gift because you were told it is the best bird game ever? Did you purchase it for yourself, saying you could figure it out...
Come join us for our January workday along Sugar Creek! We need help improving Sugar Creek in designated areas throughout Bloomington and Normal, by clearing invasive plant species and managing the non-invasive plants. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older (or 14 and accompanied by a parent or guardian)...
Make your garden thrive with educational workshops, inspiring speakers, and horticulture treasures from local businesses and organizations at the 24th Annual Home, Lawn, and Garden Day, hosted by the University of Illinois Extension McLean County Master Gardeners. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7,...
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