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  • Rain Barrel Workshop: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 (5:30-6:30pm)

    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....

    $55.00
  • Yard Smart Garden Walk: July 19, 2025 (9-1pm)

    The Ecology Action Center is holding its 22nd annual Yard Smart Garden Walk on Saturday, July 19 from 9:00am - 1:00pm. This FREE tour highlights beautiful and functional yards in our community that protect our environment, benefit wildlife, and use few or no synthetic chemicals. The tour features multiple home gardens...

    Free
  • BNCARE Air Quality Monitor Training: July 21, 2025 (5:30-7:00 P.M.)

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

    Who's ready to learn about air quality AND learn how to test for various pollutants in the air? Please join the Bloomington-Normal Community Air Research and Education team at the Ecology Action Center to get hands-on training with our portable air quality monitors and learn more about this community-based project. All ages are welcome.

    Event: BNCARE Air Quality Monitor Training
    When: Monday, July 21st at 5:30 p.m.
    Where: Ecology Action Center, 202 W. College Ave. Normal, IL. 61761
    Please register for the event, limited to 20 people per training event

    Free
  • Grow Solar BN Power Hour-McLean County History Museum-July 22 2025 (5:30-6:30 PM)

    McLean County Museum of History 200 N Main St., Bloomington, IL

    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...

    Free
  • Grow Solar BN Power Hour-Vespasian Warner Library-July 23 2025 (5:30-6:30 PM)

    Vespasian Warner Library 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, 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 1, 2025 (3:30-5:30pm)

    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...

  • Garden Gathering Series: Rain Barrel Workshop & Yard Smart Presentation

    Wendell Niepagen Greenhouses 2010 Fox Creek Rd, Bloomington, IL, United States

    Join the Ecology Action Center and Wendell Niepagen's Greenhouses for a morning of sustainable yard care and water conservation as part of their Garden Gathering Series! Kick off the day at 9:30 a.m. with our Rain Barrel Workshop, where you'll learn the environmental benefits of collecting rainwater and how to...

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