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SUMMARY:Backyard Composting Workshop: Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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! \n \nOur 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. \nFor $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. \n \n*Workshop registration closes 3 days before the workshop.* \nThe 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.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/backyard-composting-workshop-tuesday-april-28-2026-530-630pm/
CATEGORIES:Compost Workshops,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Tree Planting Workday: May 2\, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
DESCRIPTION: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! \nVolunteers must be 18 or older. 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). \nPlease 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.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-planting-workday-may-2-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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SUMMARY:Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Bird Outing
DESCRIPTION:As spring migration continues\, there is no better time to join Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird outing! Join local birdwatching experts for this bird outing at Hidden Creek (100 W. Sycamore\, Normal) on May 2 from 8:00-10:00am. \nThe outing is appropriate for all ages and all skill levels. There is no pressure to know anything about birds. We can give you some tips\, and we even have loaner binoculars. We hope you can join us! \nIf you have questions about accessibility\, please email grandprairiebirdalliance@gmail.com.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/grand-prairie-bird-alliance-bird-outing-2/
LOCATION:Hidden Creek Park\, 100 W. Sycamore\, Normal\, 61761
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Prairie Bird Alliance":MAILTO:jwpaudubon1@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Dirt on Composting: May 6\, 2026 (6:00-7:00pm)
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about how food waste impacts our environment and what you can do to help? Join the Ecology Action Center at Mt. Hope Funks Grove Library on May 6 at 6:00pm to learn more and help celebrate International Compost Awareness Week! This presentation will be talking about how food waste breaks down in the landfill vs how food breaks down through composting. It will also discuss three different methods of composting (commercial/community composting\, backyard composting\, and vermicomposting) and how to get started diverting your food waste today! You can learn more about international compost awareness week at  compostfoundation.org/ICAW/ICAEW-Home.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/the-dirt-on-composting-may-6-2026-600-700pm/
LOCATION:Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Library\, 111 S. Hamilton St.\, McLean\, IL\, 61754
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop: Thursday\, May 7\, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 $60.00 for general public and $50.00 for EAC Members. \nThroughout 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. \nBy 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. \n \n*Workshop registration closes 3 days before the workshop start date.* \nThe 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.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/rain-barrel-workshop-thursday-may-7-2026-530pm/
CATEGORIES:Rain Barrel Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T080000
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SUMMARY:Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Bird Outing
DESCRIPTION:With spring migration in full swing\, there is no better time to join Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird outing! Join local birdwatching experts for this bird outing at ParkLands Foundation Merwin Preserve — North Gate on Clarksville Road (2650 N) on May 10 from 8:00-10:00am. \nThe outing is appropriate for all ages and all skill levels. There is no pressure to know anything about birds. We can give you some tips\, and we even have loaner binoculars. We hope you can join us! \nIf you have questions about accessibility\, please email grandprairiebirdalliance@gmail.com.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/grand-prairie-bird-alliance-bird-outing/
LOCATION:ParkLands Foundation Merwin Preserve\, North Gate on Clarksville Road (2650 N)
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SUMMARY:Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Queer Bird Outing
DESCRIPTION:Birder or not\, queer or ally\, doesn’t matter — all are welcome on the May 17 bird walk! The outing will be co-led by Ani Fox\, a member of the local Grand Prairie Bird Alliance\, and Michael Retter\, editor of North American Birds (American Birding Association) and leader of the Queer Birders of North America. We want all of our bird outings to be welcoming\, but this walk is intentionally celebrating our queer birding community members and LGBTQ+ allies. Please meet at Ewing II park on May 17 for a two hour walk starting at 8:00am.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/grand-prairie-bird-alliance-queer-bird-outing/
LOCATION:Ewing Park II\, 1001 Ethell Parkway\, Bloomington\, 61701
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