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SUMMARY:The Dirt on Composting: May 6\, 2026 (6:00-7:00pm)
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about how food waste impacts our environment and what you can do to help? Join the Ecology Action Center at Mt. Hope Funks Grove Library on May 6 at 6:00pm to learn more and help celebrate International Compost Awareness Week! This presentation will be talking about how food waste breaks down in the landfill vs how food breaks down through composting. It will also discuss three different methods of composting (commercial/community composting\, backyard composting\, and vermicomposting) and how to get started diverting your food waste today! You can learn more about international compost awareness week at  compostfoundation.org/ICAW/ICAEW-Home.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/the-dirt-on-composting-may-6-2026-600-700pm/
LOCATION:Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Library\, 111 S. Hamilton St.\, McLean\, IL\, 61754
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SUMMARY:Tree Prep Workday: May 7\, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center prepare small (1-3′ tall) bareroot seedling trees for planting. These trees will help to improve air quality\, sequester carbon\, increase wildlife habitat\, and more! 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*Please note this workday is closed\, if interested in volunteering please visit Tree-Corps.org* \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-prep-workday-may-7-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop: Thursday\, May 7\, 2026 (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 $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-thursday-may-7-2026-530pm/
CATEGORIES:Rain Barrel Workshops,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Tree Planting Workday: May 9\, 2026 9:30am-12pm
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3 ft tall) bareroot seedling trees to improve air quality\, sequester carbon\, increase wildlife habitat\, and more! \nVolunteers must be 18 or older. Tools and heavy equipment will 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). \nPlease dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Long pants and 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*Registration for this volunteer event has closed. Please sign up to volunteer for a different event at ecologyactioncenter.org/volunteering*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-planting-workday-may-9-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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SUMMARY:mCLEAN Up Crew Workday
DESCRIPTION:Our local environment needs your help! Join the Ecology Action Center in picking up trash around McLean County for our March mCLEAN Up Crew Workday. Volunteers will use trash grabbers with safety equipment like high visibility vests and gloves to pick up litter around designated areas. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. Volunteers must be able to spend three hours on their feet and carry a weight of 10-15 pounds. A confirmation email and location information will be communicated 1-2 days prior to the workday. Please register each participant individually. \n*Registration for this volunteer event has closed. Please sign up to volunteer for a different event at ecologyactioncenter.org/volunteering*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/mclean-up-crew/
CATEGORIES:Trash Clean Up,volunteer
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SUMMARY:Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Bird Outing
DESCRIPTION:With spring migration in full swing\, there is no better time to join Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird outing! Join local birdwatching experts for this bird outing at ParkLands Foundation Merwin Preserve — North Gate on Clarksville Road (2650 N) on May 10 from 8:00-10:00am. \nThe outing is appropriate for all ages and all skill levels. There is no pressure to know anything about birds. We can give you some tips\, and we even have loaner binoculars. We hope you can join us! \nIf you have questions about accessibility\, please email grandprairiebirdalliance@gmail.com.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/grand-prairie-bird-alliance-bird-outing/
LOCATION:ParkLands Foundation Merwin Preserve\, North Gate on Clarksville Road (2650 N)
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