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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Storm Drain Stenciling-June 16\, 2025 (5:30-7:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n*This event is cancelled\, check out ecologyactioncenter.org/volunteering to see a current list of volunteer events* \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-june-16-2025-530-730pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T120000
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SUMMARY:Tree Re-Potting Workday - June 13\, 2025 (9:30am-12pm)
DESCRIPTION: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. Tools and heavy equipment might be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Closed-toed shoes or boots are required – no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \n\n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-re-potting-workday-june-13-2025-930am-12pm/
LOCATION:EAC Nursery\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T173000
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DTSTAMP:20260515T140019
CREATED:20250528T150725Z
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop: Thursday\, June 12\, 2025 (5:30-6:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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. Workshops cost $55.00 for general public and $45.00 for EAC Members. \nThroughout our workshop there will be ample opportunity for Q&A with EAC staff\, who can answer questions about beneficial environmental impacts as well as practical everyday use of rain barrels. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have a sound understanding of the individual and community benefits of having a rain barrel\, and can be confident about next steps to install\, use and care for one. Participants will leave with their very own rain barrel made from a repurposed food-grade 55 gallon drum. \n \n*Workshop registration closes 3 days before the workshop start date.* \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/rain-barrel-workshop-thursday-june-12-2025-530-630pm/
CATEGORIES:Rain Barrel Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T140019
CREATED:20250530T214257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T192725Z
UID:10000803-1749733200-1749740400@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Summer Library Program Prep: June 12\, 2025 (1:00-3:00pm)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can will make musical instruments out of recycled materials. The EAC is looking for volunteers to help prepare the materials for students. This involves using hammer and nails as well as box cutters. Volunteers work at their own pace and should be 18+ years old or 15-17 with parent/guardian present. Volunteers  must be able to stand on their feet for up to 3 hours\, and be comfortable utilizing the provided hand tools. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \n*This event has been canceled please sigh up for other volunteer workdays here*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/summer-library-program-prep-june-12-2025-100-300pm/
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T193000
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CREATED:20250528T201548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T140813Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Storm Drain Stenciling-June 10\, 2025 (5:30-7:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n*Please note that registration for this event is closed. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-june-10-2025-530-730pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T140019
CREATED:20250207T164700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T164700Z
UID:10000731-1749495600-1749501000@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:In the Spirit of Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:The book “In the Spirit of Wetlands” by Clare Howard and David Zalaznik explores a dozen locations in Illinois with either wetland restorations or constructed wetlands. Rather than dark\, smelly\, unproductive swamps\, wetlands are environmental warriors nurturing diversity\, cleansing water and mitigating flooding. People who own and work on these wetlands bring incredible and contagious commitment to this misunderstood and maligned environment. This presentation will highlight images of these Illinois wetlands and the people behind them. \nEarly settlers in Illinois destroyed wetlands before understanding them and before seeing their beauty. Now we have the scientific knowledge that wetlands are critical to a healthy ecosystem. What remains is to open our eyes to see their beauty and fall in love with this environment where land\, water and air co-mingle in a world alive with diversity. We will protect what we love? Presented by Clare Howard. \n***** \nNote: This program will be held on June 9 at 7:00pm both in-person at 805 South Cottage Ave. in Normal\, IL and by livestream. A link to join the livestream will be posted to the website below closer to program date. A recording of the program will be available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/in-the-spirit-of-wetlands/
LOCATION:805 S Cottage Ave Normal IL\, 805 S Cottage Ave\, Normal
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Prairie Chapter of Wild Ones":MAILTO:ilprairiewo@gmail.com
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CREATED:20250530T213738Z
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UID:10000801-1749481200-1749488400@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Summer Library Program Prep: June 9\, 2025 (3-5pm)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can will make musical instruments out of recycled materials. The EAC is looking for volunteers to help prepare the materials for students. This involves using hammer and nails as well as box cutters. Volunteers work at their own pace and should be 18+ years old or 15-17 with parent/guardian present. Volunteers  must be able to stand on their feet for up to 3 hours\, and be comfortable utilizing the provided hand tools. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/summer-library-program-prep-june-9-2025-3-5pm/
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T140019
CREATED:20250530T213649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T201445Z
UID:10000800-1749135600-1749142800@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Summer Library Program Prep: June 5\, 2025 (3-5pm)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can will make musical instruments out of recycled materials. The EAC is looking for volunteers to help prepare the materials for students. This involves using hammer and nails as well as box cutters. Volunteers work at their own pace and should be 18+ years old or 15-17 with parent/guardian present. Volunteers  must be able to stand on their feet for up to 3 hours\, and be comfortable utilizing the provided hand tools. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \n*Please note that this event has been canceled.*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/summer-library-program-prep-june-5-2025-3-5pm/
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T140019
CREATED:20250421T183705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T202514Z
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SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-May 30\, 2025 (2:00-4:00pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 drains and distribute informational door hangers to remind residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution and how they can prevent it. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. \nMore information regarding location and parking will be sent on the day before the volunteer day. This volunteer event needs a minimum of 6 people. Please register each participant individually. Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration will end at noon the day before the volunteer event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169. \n*Please note that registration for this event closes at 8:00am the day before the event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169*9- \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-may-30-2025-200-400pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T140019
CREATED:20250207T164904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T164904Z
UID:10000730-1747468800-1747486800@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Illinois Prairie Wild Ones Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Available for sale will be a variety of central Illinois native plants that will provide blooms for the entire growing season! These plants will help support hummingbirds\, bees\, butterflies and more. A tentative list of plants for sale is available at https://illinoisprairie.wildones.org/nativeplantsale/. Availability subject to change. \nChapter members get a discount on all plants. Proceeds from the sale help fund monthly educational programs and native planting projects. Join or renew online to save time at the Plant Sale and enjoy the member discount. There will also be the option to join/renew the day of the sale using cash or check. \nQUESTIONS: Please email us at ilprairiewo@gmail.com
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/illinois-prairie-wild-ones-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:White Oak Township Community Building (202 Lincoln St. N.\, Carlock\, IL)\, 202 Lincoln St N\, Carlock\, 61725
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Prairie Chapter of Wild Ones":MAILTO:ilprairiewo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T163000
DTSTAMP:20260515T140019
CREATED:20250505T170031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T170211Z
UID:10000784-1747384200-1747413000@ecologyactioncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Planting with Friends of the Constitution Trail in Chenoa: May 16\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Constitution Trail\n2025 Spring Tree Planting in Chenoa\, IL\n \nVolunteers will use shovels and other tools to plant root-ball sapling trees – 6-8 feet tall. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older or alternately 12 years or older and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Tools and heavy equipment will be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 2 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (25 pounds). Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Closed-toed shoes or boots are required – no sandals or flip-flops. \nMultiple two hour shifts available between 8:30am and 4:30pm on Friday May 16\, 2025 \nTree Planting shift sign up \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-planting-with-friends-of-the-constitution-trail-in-chenoa-may-16-2025/
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