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  • Illinois Grand Prairie Master Naturalist Training: Last Day to register is August 3

    Interested in joining the Illinois Grand Prairie Master Naturalists Program? Then read on and submit an application here: https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/illinois-grand-prairie-master-naturalist-application-fall-2025    The mission of the Master Naturalist program is to provide science-based educational opportunities that connect people with nature and help them become engaged environmental stewards. Illinois Extension is excited to...

  • Grow Solar BN Power Hour-Keg Grove Brewing-August 4, 2025 (6:00-7:00 PM)

    Keg Grove Brewing Company 712 East Empire St, Bloomington, United States

    The Ecology Action Center, in partnership with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), is excited to announce the return of Grow Solar BN, a group buy program for solar! This program is for residents of Bloomington-Normal, McLean County, and DeWitt County. We will be having Power Hour presentations throughout the...

  • Storm Drain Stenciling-August 9, 2025 (2:00-4:00pm)

    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...

  • Trees and Shrubs of Central Illinois

    805 S Cottage Ave Normal IL 805 S Cottage Ave, Normal

    Native plants are becoming the superstars of our home landscapes but many of us are less familiar with these plants in the built environment. Join Illinois Extension Educator, Ryan Pankau, for a presentation focused on the use of native trees and shrubs in landscaping. Ryan will review the challenges that...

  • Storm Drain Stenciling-August 12, 2025 (5:30-7:30pm)

    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...

  • Grow Solar BN Virtual Power Hour-August 13, 2025 (12:00-1:00 PM)

    The Ecology Action Center, in partnership with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), is excited to announce the return of Grow Solar BN, a group buy program for solar! This program is for residents of Bloomington-Normal, McLean County, and DeWitt County. We will be having Power Hour presentations throughout the...

  • Rain Barrel Workshop: Saturday, August 16, 2025 (9:00-10:00am)

    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....

    $60.00

  • Backyard Composting Workshop: Saturday, August 16, 2025 (10:30-11:30am)

    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...

    $35.00

  • Sweet Corn Circus Composting: August 24, 2025

    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...

  • Storm Drain Stenciling-August 27, 2025 (4:00-6:00pm)

    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...

  • Storm Drain Stenciling-September 6, 2025 (1:00-3:00pm)

    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...

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    Prairiekeeping – The Ritual of Seed Gathering and Project Wingspan

    805 S Cottage Ave Normal IL 805 S Cottage Ave, Normal

    Could “prairiekeeping” become a more irresistible trend than beekeeping? Restoring and recreating prairies and pollinator gardens involves a ritual of fun, uplifting activities. Seed gathering in particular, is an exceedingly fun way to enjoy the autumn outdoors. Learn details about how and when to collect seeds as well as information...

    Free

  • Rain Barrel Workshop: Saturday, September 13, 2025 (9:00-10:00am)

    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....

    $60.00

  • Backyard Composting Workshop: Saturday, September 13, 2025 (10:30-11:30am)

    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...

    $35.00

  • Grow Solar Power Hour Presentation-September 16, 2025, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

    Virtual Event

    Join us for our final virtual presentation on the Grow Solar Bloomington-Normal Program, a group buy program for solar for homeowners in McLean and DeWitt Counties. You'll find out how the program works, how solar can benefit you, and what discounts and incentives you can get for your home! We...

  • CANCELLED: Storm Drain Stenciling-September 18, 2025 (4:30-6:30pm)

    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...

  • Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Fall Bird Walk: September 20, 2025

    Hidden Creek Park 100 W. Sycamore, Normal

    The birds are heading south and on September 20 the Grand Prairie Bird Alliance is heading to Hidden Creek Park, 100 W. Sycamore, where Normal Parks is doing a wonderful job of restoring the native plants that attract them. If you’d like to see some of these beautiful birds, join...

  • Coffee with COII

    Green Top Grocery 921 E. Washington, Bloomington, IL

    Learn about innovative home design for a more sustainable future with Coffee with COII at the Green Top Grocery Teaching Kitchen on Saturday, September 20 from 10:00-11:00am. This presentation will be a fun, educational, and interactive experience around sustainable home design; focusing on high performance home design and passive house...

  • Storm Drain Stenciling-September 23, 2025 (7:00-9:00am)

    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...

  • HHW Pre-Event Volunteering: September 25 & 26 [Multiple Shifts]

    Ecology Action Center 202 W College Ave, Normal, IL, United States

    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.

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