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  • mCLEAN UP CREW: June 20, 2025 (Multiple Shifts)

    The June 20 mCLEAN Up Crew workday is in partnership with Home Sweet Home Ministries (HSHM). This month volunteers will be assisting in finishing the process of cleaning up near Sugar creek off of South Center Street in Normal. Volunteers will use provided trash grabbers, puncture proof gloves, and trash...

  • Tree Re-Potting Workday – June 20, 2025 (9:30am-12pm)

    EAC Nursery Bloomington, IL

    Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and re-pot trees that are planted at our nursery on West Jefferson street so that they can be planted at other sites.  Volunteers must be 18 years old or older or alternately 14 years or older and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian....

  • Rain Barrel Workshop: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 (5:30-6:30pm)

    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
  • Vermicomposting Workshop- Thursday, June 26, 2025 (5:30-6:30pm)

    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
  • Tree Re-Potting Workday – June 27, 2025 (9:30am-12pm)

    EAC Nursery Bloomington, IL

    Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and re-pot trees that are planted at our nursery on West Jefferson street so that they can be planted at other sites.  Volunteers must be 18 years old or older or alternately 14 years or older and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian....

  • Storm Drain Stenciling-June 30, 2025 (5:30-7:30pm)

    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...

  • Grow Solar BN Power Hour-Green Top Grocery-July 8 2025 (5:30-6:30 PM)

    Green Top Grocery 921 E. Washington, Bloomington, IL

    The Ecology Action Center, in partnership with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), is excited to announce the return of Grow Solar BN, a group buy program for solar! This program is for residents of Bloomington-Normal, McLean County, and DeWitt County. We will be having Power Hour presentations throughout the...

    Free
  • Storm Drain Stenciling-July 10, 2025 (8:30-10:30am)

    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...

  • Grow Solar BN Power Hour-Virtual-July 10, 2025 (2:00-3:00 PM)

    The Ecology Action Center, in partnership with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), is excited to announce the return of Grow Solar BN, a group buy program for solar! This program is for residents of Bloomington-Normal, McLean County, and DeWitt County. We will be having Power Hour presentations throughout the...

  • Rain Barrel Workshop: Saturday, July 12, 2025 (9:00-10:00am)

    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: Saturday, July 12, 2025 (10:30-11:30am)

    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- Saturday, July 12, 2025 (12:00-1:00pm)

    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
  • Storm Drain Stenciling-July 12, 2025 (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...

  • Rain Barrel Workshop: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 (5:30-6:30pm)

    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
  • Yard Smart Garden Walk: July 19, 2025 (9-1pm)

    The Ecology Action Center is holding its 22nd annual Yard Smart Garden Walk on Saturday, July 19 from 9:00am - 1:00pm. 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...

    Free
  • BNCARE Air Quality Monitor Training: July 21, 2025 (5:30-7:00 P.M.)

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

    Who's ready to learn about air quality AND learn how to test for various pollutants in the air? Please join the Bloomington-Normal Community Air Research and Education team at the Ecology Action Center to get hands-on training with our portable air quality monitors and learn more about this community-based project. All ages are welcome.

    Event: BNCARE Air Quality Monitor Training
    When: Monday, July 21st at 5:30 p.m.
    Where: Ecology Action Center, 202 W. College Ave. Normal, IL. 61761
    Please register for the event, limited to 20 people per training event

    Free
  • Grow Solar BN Power Hour-McLean County History Museum-July 22 2025 (5:30-6:30 PM)

    McLean County Museum of History 200 N Main St., Bloomington, IL

    The Ecology Action Center, in partnership with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), is excited to announce the return of Grow Solar BN, a group buy program for solar! This program is for residents of Bloomington-Normal, McLean County, and DeWitt County. We will be having Power Hour presentations throughout the...

    Free
  • Grow Solar BN Power Hour-Vespasian Warner Library-July 23 2025 (5:30-6:30 PM)

    Vespasian Warner Library 310 N Quincy St, Clinton, United States

    The Ecology Action Center, in partnership with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), is excited to announce the return of Grow Solar BN, a group buy program for solar! This program is for residents of Bloomington-Normal, McLean County, and DeWitt County. We will be having Power Hour presentations throughout the...

  • Storm Drain Stenciling-August 1, 2025 (3:30-5:30pm)

    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...

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