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First Presbyterian Church of Normal will hold a celebration event for its new prairie beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, at 2000 E. College Ave. in Normal. The event is free and open to the public and will include prairie tours, activities for kids, and information about the...
The Ecology Action Center needs 2 volunteers per shift to help us at our booth at the Sweet Corn Circus. Volunteers will help alert Sweet Corn Circus attendees to composting services provided by the Ecology Action Center. Volunteers will also help at the booth ensuring materials are being disposed of...
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....
Maple Square Planning CE Tour: September 9, 2026 from 11:00am to Noon Register at https://givebutter.com/MapleSquarePlanningCETour This course will walk you through the sustainability goals of the Maple Square pocket neighborhood being developed in Bloomington, IL. We will be discussing topics like Passive House principles, high performance goals, air quality with...
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...
Our local environment needs your help! Join the Ecology Action Center on September 12 from 9:00am to 12:00pm in picking up trash around McLean County for our August mCLEAN Up Crew Workday. Volunteers will use trash grabbers with safety equipment like high visibility vests and gloves to pick up litter...
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....
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...
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