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The McLean County Fair is going GREEN for the 4th year in a row! In partnership with the McLean County Fair, the Ecology Action Center will have recycling receptacles available for recyclables generated at the county fair. However, in order for this initiative to be successful, the EAC is recruiting...
The McLean County Fair is going GREEN for the 4th year in a row! In partnership with the McLean County Fair, the Ecology Action Center will have recycling receptacles available for recyclables generated at the county fair. However, in order for this initiative to be successful, the EAC is recruiting...
The McLean County Fair is going GREEN for the 4th year in a row! In partnership with the McLean County Fair, the Ecology Action Center will have recycling receptacles available for recyclables generated at the county fair. However, in order for this initiative to be successful, the EAC is recruiting...
The 2026 Friends of EverBloom LakesFest is Friday July 31. Kyle Yap will be playing at Green Gables from 5:30-8:30PM. As an alternative to the traditional golf outing, this year there will be a casual paddle around Lake Bloomington. Meet at 4:30PM near the boat ramps. Thanks to the Illinois...
The McLean County Fair is going GREEN for the 4th year in a row! In partnership with the McLean County Fair, the Ecology Action Center will have recycling receptacles available for recyclables generated at the county fair. However, in order for this initiative to be successful, the EAC is recruiting...
Clinton Lake has extensive lily pads that should be in bloom in early August. Join Central Illinois Kayaking and Floating and the Friends of Everbloom for a casual paddle and tour of the lily pads. The lily pad paddle will only be about two miles total. There is an opportunity...
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....
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...
Please help us prepare for our upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event by volunteering to stuff brochures and flyers to be given out on the day of the event. This volunteer opportunity occurs on August 7 with two shifts available: 10:00am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm. Volunteers must be 18 years or older,...
Our local environment needs your help! Join the Ecology Action Center on August 8 from 9:00am to 12:00pm in picking up trash around McLean County for our August mCLEAN Up Crew Workday. Volunteers will use trash grabbers with safety equipment like high visibility vests and gloves to pick up litter...
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...
Come join us for our August workday along Sugar Creek on August 15 from 9:00am to 12:00pm! 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...
Please sign up to volunteer for the annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on August 22, 2026. Volunteers will assist in various functions with the McLean County Household Hazardous Waste collection event with the primary need being traffic control. The work requires spending the entire shift on one's feet, clear...
The Ecology Action Center needs 2 volunteers per shift 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 being disposed of...
The Ecology Action Center needs 2 volunteers per shift 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 being disposed of...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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