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SUMMARY:Native Nature Institute Days
DESCRIPTION:This semester\, bring your students to the McLean County Museum of History for an Institute Day program all about Illinois-native Wildlife! Participants will learn about the history of the prairie\, invasive species\, the importance of pollinators\, and how we can care for the natural world around us. \nThis program is available for students grades 5-8. If the cost of this program would prohibit your student from participating\, please reach out to Emily McCusker at emccusker@mchistory.org to discuss your options. \nRegistration begins August 17 and closes on October 1. \nBe sure to double check whether your student has this day off of school.  \n\nDISTRICT 87 STUDENTS REGISTER FOR THE OCTOBER 9 DATE\nUNIT 5 STUDENTS REGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER 6 DATE
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/native-nature-institute-days/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:McLean County Museum of History\, 200 N Main St.\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
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SUMMARY:Vermicomposting Workshop- Tuesday\, Nov. 10\, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 required\, so this is perfect for apartments\, dorms\, etc.\, plus it is basically odorless! \nThe Workshop costs $35.00 to participate and space is limited. Workshop fee includes all materials including worms\, worm bedding\, a bin to host your worm farm\, and all the knowledge you need to start vermicomposting. We will specifically be going over the benefits of vermicomposting\, how to start\, how to harvest castings\, and how to troubleshoot common problems. Registration is required and closes one week before workshop date. \n \n \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/vermicomposting-workshop-thursday-nov-12-2026-530-630pm/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Compost Workshops,Workshops
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