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SUMMARY:Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Volunteering: October 4\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The McLean County Household Hazardous Waste collection event being held on Saturday\, October 4 depends on the assistance of dozens of volunteers to run smoothly.  Please consider signing up for a shift to assist with traffic control or other needs. Shifts are from 7:30-10:30am\, 10:15-1:15pm\, and 1-4pm. We are especially looking for assistance for our afternoon and mid-day shifts. \nThe work requires spending the entire shift on one’s feet\, clear communication with event participants\, and some possible light lifting with equipment setup/take-down. This is a high traffic event with moving cars and equipment so all volunteers must be at least 18 years of age in order to participate. Volunteers will receive detailed instructions prior to the event.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/household-hazardous-waste-collection-event-volunteering-october-4-2025/
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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SUMMARY:Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Fall Bird Walk: October 4\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:On October 4 the Grand Prairie Bird Alliance will host a bird walk aimed at following the migrating birds at S.H. West Park\, 30052 E. 750 North Rd\, which is a few miles north and west of Le Roy. This wonderful little park has a restroom and shelter. Leaders will be Mark Swanson and Nina Sitra. Bird walks are appropriate for all ages and all skill levels. (Seriously\, there is no pressure to know anything about birds! We can give you some tips\, or you can just walk along with us and appreciate us appreciating the birds.) There are even have 6 pairs of loaner binoculars! If you have questions about accessibility\, please email grandprairiebirdalliance@gmail.com.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/grand-prairie-bird-alliance-fall-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:S.H. West Park\, 30052 E. 750 North Rd.\, Leroy\, IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Prairie Bird Alliance":MAILTO:grandprairiebirdalliance@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:McLean County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: October 4\, 2025
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URL:http://hhwmclean.org
CATEGORIES:HHW
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SUMMARY:Normal Human Relations Commission: Social Equity Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Social Equity Summit will take place on Saturday\, October 4\, 2025 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Astroth Community Education Center auditorium at Heartland Community College. \nThe 2025 Summit will focus on the topic of housing equity and housing justice\, with conversation lead by Prairie State Legal Services and Home Sweet Home Ministries. \nThe Bloomington Normal NAACP Environment and Social Justice Committee in partnership with the Bloomington Normal Community Air Research and Education (BNCARE) project will provide information on local air quality in our environmental justice areas and impacts on public health. \nThe Social Equity Summit will be a free event open to all. While registration is not required\, we are asking that individuals pre-register for the event so that we can get an accurate count. Please pre-register for the event here. \nQuestions?\nEmail the Normal Human Relations Commission or call 309-433-9908
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/social-equity-summit/
LOCATION:Astroth Community Education Center Auditorium at Heartland Community College\, 1500 W Raab Rd\, Normal\, 61761\, United States
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SUMMARY:Herbicide Drift and Trespass: Impacts and Implications
DESCRIPTION:Kim Erndt-Pitcher\, director of ecological health for the Prairie Rivers Network (PRN)\, will present “Herbicide Drift and Trespass: Impacts and Implications\,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday\, October 8\, in room C101\, Center for Natural Science\, Illinois Wesleyan University\, 201 Beecher Street\, Bloomington. \nErndt-Pitcher’s presentation\, co-sponsored by the Grand Prairie Bird Alliance\, is free and open to the public. \nKim Erndt-Pitcher is the co-author of the study Hidden in Plain Sight: Herbicide Drift and Chemical Trespass: A Summary of 6 Years of Monitoring and Tissue Analysis. Erndt-Pitcher will summarize the results from the study and the steps that are needed to address this important issue. \nOver the past six years\, PRN has been monitoring symptoms of herbicide drift and damage to non-target broadleaf plants and trees across rural and urban Illinois. Herbicide drift — the movement of toxic chemicals through the air to a non-target site — is damaging wild and cultivated plants and trees throughout Illinois\, threatening human health\, and impairing our ability to adapt to a changing climate. The sources of drift are primarily from Illinois’ massive row crop industry but also include chemical lawn and turf treatments.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/herbicide-drift-and-trespass-impacts-and-implications/
LOCATION:Room C101\, Center for Natural Science\, Illinois Wesleyan University\, 201 Beecher St.\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Prairie Bird Alliance":MAILTO:grandprairiebirdalliance@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Backyard Composting Workshop: Thursday\, October 9\, 2025 (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-thursday-october-9-2025-1030-1130am/
CATEGORIES:Compost Workshops,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Fall Bird Walk: October 12\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The final Grand Prairie Bird Alliance bird walk of the fall will be on October 12 from 8:00-9:30am at Hidden Creek Park\, 100 W. Sycamore\, where Normal Parks is doing a wonderful job of restoring the native plants that attract birds\, both migrating and year-round. Leaders will be Lenore Sobota and Given Harper. Bird walks are appropriate for all ages and all skill levels. (Seriously\, there is no pressure to know anything about birds! We can give you some tips\, or you can just walk along with us and appreciate us appreciating the birds.) We even have 6 pairs of loaner binoculars! \nHidden Creek is smaller and is fully accessible for those with mobility devices. It’s also a smaller park with great birding not too far from your parked car. There are also benches throughout\, so it’s a great birding spot for those who need to take breaks.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/grand-prairie-bird-alliance-fall-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Hidden Creek Park\, 100 W. Sycamore\, Normal\, 61761
ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Prairie Bird Alliance":MAILTO:grandprairiebirdalliance@gmail.com
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DTSTAMP:20251008T201218Z
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SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-October 12\, 2025 (10:00-12:00pm)
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. \n*Registration for this event has closed. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-october-12-1000-1200pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
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