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SUMMARY:Backyard Composting Workshop: Tuesday\, Oct. 20\, 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-oct-20-2026-530-630pm/
CATEGORIES:Compost Workshops,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Coffee with COII : Grow your Know - Native Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Hi Neighbor! Join COII Saturday October 24th\, from 10am to 11am\, at the GreenTop Grocery teaching Kitchen. Cathy Bilow\, from Accent Nature\, will be speaking at this interactive educational event about Native Landscaping. She will be focusing on how to landscape during the fall season to prepare for an abundant spring. Rebecca DJ\, CEO and Founder\, will be sharing about the COII sustainable Community\, Maple Square\, coming to Bloomington! There will be light refreshments and giveaways! Invite a friend and please register at www.coii.co/events. See you there!
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/coffee-with-coii-grow-your-know-native-landscaping/
LOCATION:Green Top Grocery\, 921 E. Washington\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
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SUMMARY:Native Nature Institute Days
DESCRIPTION:This semester\, bring your students to the McLean County Museum of History for an Institute Day program all about Illinois-native Wildlife! Participants will learn about the history of the prairie\, invasive species\, the importance of pollinators\, and how we can care for the natural world around us. \nThis program is available for students grades 5-8. If the cost of this program would prohibit your student from participating\, please reach out to Emily McCusker at emccusker@mchistory.org to discuss your options. \nRegistration begins August 17 and closes on October 1. \nBe sure to double check whether your student has this day off of school.  \n\nDISTRICT 87 STUDENTS REGISTER FOR THE OCTOBER 9 DATE\nUNIT 5 STUDENTS REGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER 6 DATE
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/native-nature-institute-days/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:McLean County Museum of History\, 200 N Main St.\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
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