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Recycling Program Prep Volunteer Workday

Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can emboss aluminum sheets made from repurposed aluminum cans. The EAC is looking for volunteers to convert the aluminum from cans to sheets so they can be used...

CANCELLED: Storm Drain Stenciling-June 5, 2024 (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...

Storm Drain Stenciling- June 8, 2024 (10:00-12:00pm)

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...

Rain Barrel Workshop-June 8, 2024 (1:00-2:00pm)

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

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

Backyard Composting Workshop- June 8, 2024 (2:30-3:30pm)

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

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

Vermicomposting Workshop-June 8, 2024 (4:00-5:00pm)

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

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...

$35.00

Trash Clean Up Event: June 15, 2024 (9-12pm)

Our local environment needs your help! Join the Ecology Action Center in picking up trash around McLean County. Volunteers will use trash grabbers with safety equipment like high visibility vests and gloves to pick up litter around designated areas. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old...

Rain Barrel Workshop-June 30, 2024 (11:00-12:00pm)

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

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

BioBlitz 2024: Read, Renew, Record! Begins

Join us for the BioBlitz event during the whole month of July to observe the biodiversity of McLean County. Help us by taking pictures and mapping different wild animals, plants, and insects. By contributing to this event, you are furthering our knowledge about the County’s biodiversity and supporting local wildlife....

Summer Bird Walk at Maxwell Park!

Maxwell Park 307 N. Parkside, Normal

Did you know that Maxwell Park is a bird hotspot in McLean County? Many bird species build nests and raise fledglings at Maxwell including rare species. Join IWU Professor Given Harper for a leisurely bird walk through the park to see why Maxwell is so special for birdwatchers. Given is...

Free

What You Should Know About Herbicide Drift

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

Herbicide drift is a major threat to health and integrity of our forest and prairie ecosystems.  Prairie Rivers Network has been monitoring and documenting herbicide injuries to broadleaf plants on both public and private lands for 6 years.  This presentation will provide background on the issue of herbicide drift, discuss...

Backyard Composting Workshop-July 9, 2024 (5:30-6:30pm)

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

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

Restaurant Sustainability Presentation

illinois wesleyan University- Welcome Center 1st Floor Auditorium

Whether you are starting your own restaurant or you have been at it for a while. The Ecology Action Center wants to help you make your restaurant more sustainable. Sustainability has been shown to be an important factor when people are making purchasing choices which means choosing to be more environmentally friendly...

Storm Drain Stenciling-October 3, 2024 (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...

BioBlitz 2024: Read, Renew, Record! In Person Event

Underwood Park Shelter 271 Jersey Avenue, Normal, IL, United States

Come and join us on July 11th at Underwood Park from 5-7pm to learn more about local invasive and indicator species and other current projects going on in McLean County, including the Ecology Action Center's Wildlife Monitoring Project. Join us and other BioBlitzers to make observations together, get assistance with...

Event Series Glorious Garden Festival

Glorious Garden Festival

David Davis Mansion 1000 Monroe Dr, Bloomington, IL

The 28th Annual GLORIOUS GARDEN FESTIVAL will take place July 12-13, with all events starting at the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington. A paid ticket for the GARDEN WALK gives gardeners and garden lovers two days to visit several beautiful, inspired private gardens in the community from 1-7 pm on Friday,...

Summer Bird Walk at Hidden Creek on July 13!

Hidden Creek Park 100 W. Sycamore, Normal

Come take a bird walk with Mercy Davis, the Town of Normal's Town Planner! The Town’s efforts to restore the natural areas at Hidden Creek have greatly improved the bird habitat. On this walk, you will see birds that nest in Normal and birds that call Normal home year-round. This...

Free

mCLEAN Up Crew- July 13, 2024 (8:30-11:30am)

Our local environment needs your help! Join the Ecology Action Center in picking up trash around McLean County. Volunteers will use trash grabbers with safety equipment like high visibility vests and gloves to pick up litter around designated areas. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old...

Glorious Garden Festival

David Davis Mansion 1000 Monroe Dr, Bloomington, IL

The 28th Annual GLORIOUS GARDEN FESTIVAL will take place July 12-13, with all events starting at the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington. A paid ticket for the GARDEN WALK gives gardeners and garden lovers two days to visit several beautiful, inspired private gardens in the community from 1-7 pm on Friday,...

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