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Don’t know how to use iNaturalist? Join the ParkLands Foundation on June 20th from 9:00-10:30am at the Illinois Art Station (located at 101 E. Vernon Avenue in Normal, IL.) for a kick-off event and iNaturalist training. At the event, Nancy Smith, iNaturalist Ambassador and Master Naturalist, will teach us how...
Come join us for our June 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)...
Join COII on June 20th 10am-12pm for a special meet and greet with Interior Designer Jennifer Crawford! Come see samples of the finishings for COII Homes in the Maple Square development. Learn about the Maple Square development and the home models that will be available for Pre-Sale this summer of...
Join the Ecology Action Center at Heyworth Public Library to learn about vermicomposting! After reading the picture book “Worm Makes a Sandwich” by Brianne Farley, students will understand how compost can help plants grow big and strong. Students will learn about the benefits that worms can bring to ecosystems, how...
Join the Ecology Action Center at the Bloomington Public Library to learn about recycling and how we can dispose of things properly! During this program, attendees will learn about recycling and how littering can negatively impact the environment, including along Route 66, through a story time and activity. Once we...
Join the Ecology Action Center at Mt. Hope Funks Grove Library to learn about vermicomposting! After reading the picture book “Worm Makes a Sandwich” by Brianne Farley, students will understand how compost can help plants grow big and strong. Students will learn about the benefits that worms can bring to...
Morning shift: EAC Shed 9:30am-12pm Help the Ecology Action Center prepare our excess bareroot seedling trees to be stored at the tree nursery. Work will involve potting trees in buckets and loading them into the truck. We may also do some equipment cleaning if time allows. This workday will be...
Afternoon shift: Tree Nursery 1-3:30pm Help the Ecology Action Center store excess bareroot seedling trees at the tree nursery. Work will involve burying buckets and containers of trees in mulch, and watering. Note: This shift is dependent on sign ups for the morning shift, and could be canceled if we...
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...
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...
Grow Solar BN is back for 2026! A partnership between the Ecology Action Center and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Grow Solar is a group buy program to discount the cost of rooftop solar panels for homeowners in McLean County. Join us for a Power Hour presentation at Green Top...
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....
Join COII on July 11 from 10am-12pm for a special meet and greet with Lead Project Architect Ryan Reber! Learn about the architecture and sustainability of COII Home models in the Maple Square development. Dive into the materials we are building with and see renderings of the home models that...
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...
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....
Join the Ecology Action Center at Normal Public Library to learn about vermicomposting! After reading the picture book “Worm Makes a Sandwich” by Brianne Farley, students will understand how compost can help plants grow big and strong. Students will learn about the benefits that worms can bring to ecosystems, how...
The Ecology Action Center is holding its 23rd annual Yard Smart Garden Walk on Saturday, July 18. 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 of different styles....
The Ecology Action Center is holding its 23rd annual Yard Smart Garden Walk on Saturday, July 18 from 9:30am - 1:30pm. 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...
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...
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