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Tree Prep Workday- May 3, 2024 (9-11:30am & 12-2:30pm)

Help the Ecology Action Center prepare small (1-3′ tall) bareroot seedling trees for planting. These trees will help to improve air quality, sequester carbon, increase wildlife habitat, and more! Volunteers must be 18 years old or older or alternately 14 years or older and accompanied by a parent or legal...

Ripple: A Clean Water Extravaganza

Fairview Park 801 North Main Street, Normal, United States

Join us at Fairview Park on May 4th from 8-12 pm for Ripple: an inspiring Clean Water Showcase for all ages! Visit booths and engage in activities from local and state community groups as they share their impactful initiatives and ways we can all work to keep our local waterways...

Event Series Audubon Garden Work Day

Audubon Garden Work Day

Audubon Garden

Come learn about and enjoy the native forbs and grasses sprouting for a new season and pitch in with your standard garden tools at the Audubon garden! The Audubon Garden is a demonstration prairie and pollinator garden adjacent to the Constitution Trail, just north of the intersection of Vernon and...

Spring Migration Bird Walk!

Ewing Park II 1001 Ethell Parkway, Bloomington

Spring migration is upon us, so there is no better time to join Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird walk! Join local birdwatching experts for bird walks at some of our favorite local parks in April and May. Bird walks are appropriate for all ages and all skill levels....

Backyard Composting Workshop-May 6, 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

Rain Barrel Workshop-May 9, 2024 (5:30-6:30pm)

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
Event Series Audubon Garden Work Day

Audubon Garden Work Day

Audubon Garden

Come learn about and enjoy the native forbs and grasses sprouting for a new season and pitch in with your standard garden tools at the Audubon garden! The Audubon Garden is a demonstration prairie and pollinator garden adjacent to the Constitution Trail, just north of the intersection of Vernon and...

Vermicomposting Workshop-May 11, 2024 (4:30-5:30pm)

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

Spring Migration Bird Walk!

Fraker Farm 2226 County Road 375 N, Carlock, IL

Spring migration is upon us, so there is no better time to join Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird walk! Join local birdwatching experts for bird walks at some of our favorite local parks in April and May. Bird walks are appropriate for all ages and all skill levels....

Flower Bugs

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

Note:  This program will also be live-streamed and recorded.  Check back here closer to the program date for the link to join the livestream Extensive field surveys of flower-visiting insects over the past 6 years have revealed that many true bugs show preferences for one or more native plants. Using...

Spring Migration Bird Walk!

Ewing Park II 1001 Ethell Parkway, Bloomington

Spring migration is upon us, so there is no better time to join Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird walk! Join local birdwatching experts for bird walks at some of our favorite local parks in April and May. Bird walks are appropriate for all ages and all skill levels....

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