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SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-August 12\, 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 \n*Please note that registration for this event closes at 8:00am the day before the event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-august-12-2025-530-730pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
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SUMMARY:Grow Solar BN Virtual Power Hour-August 13\, 2025 (12:00-1:00 PM)
DESCRIPTION: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 summer to educate residents on the benefits of going solar\, especially with group buy programs like these. \nJoin us on August 13th for a Solar Power Hour Webinar\, to learn more about how group solar can benefit your energy bills and your environment\, and to answer any questions you may have about the program or solar in general. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2xyo-m1cTkKDFid2dkGXPw#/registration \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/grow-solar-bn-virtual-power-hour-august-13-2025-1200-100-pm/
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop: Saturday\, August 16\, 2025 (9:00-10:00am)
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 $60.00 for general public and $50.00 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-saturday-august-16-2025-900-1000am/
CATEGORIES:Rain Barrel Workshops,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Backyard Composting Workshop: Saturday\, August 16\, 2025 (10:30-11:30am)
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-saturday-august-16-2025-1030-1130am/
CATEGORIES:Compost Workshops,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Sweet Corn Circus Composting: August 24\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Ecology Action Center needs 1-2 volunteers per shift (11:00-1:30pm & 1:30-4:30pm) 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 in the correct bins. \nVolunteers need to be 16 years or older\, and able to stand on their feet for multiple hours at a time. Work will be outdoors\, so volunteers need to dress appropriately for the weather.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/sweet-corn-circus-composting-august-24-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trash Clean Up,volunteer
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SUMMARY:Storm Drain Stenciling-August 27\, 2025 (4:00-6:00pm)
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 \n*Please note that registration for this event closes at 8:00am the day before the event. For questions\, please contact 309-454-3169* \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/storm-drain-stenciling-august-27-2025-400-600pm/
CATEGORIES:Storm Drain Stenciling,volunteer
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