Tree Corps time already!? You heard that right! We're taking advantage of the warm weather and kicking off the winter blues with a tree potting workday! Morning and afternoon shifts available. *Please note that sign up is closed at this time* Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees...
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Make your garden thrive with educational workshops, inspiring speakers, and horticulture treasures from local businesses and organizations at the 24th Annual Home, Lawn, and Garden Day, hosted by the University of Illinois Extension McLean County Master Gardeners. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7,...
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Tree Corps time already!? You heard that right! We're taking advantage of the warm weather and kicking off the winter blues with a tree potting workday! This will be a morning shift 9:30am-12pm. Sign up at this link: https://ecologyactioncenter.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer?opportunityId=491 Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees that are... |
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Join Dr. Jan Gehring as she introduces us to the wonderful world of Orchids on March 9 starting at 7:00pm.This program will also be livestreamed. The link to join the livestream is https://www.youtube.com/live/vk0j9kEL_y0. She will begin by highlighting their global distribution and species diversity. This will be followed by a...
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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....
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1 event,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... |
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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... |
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Are you interested in putting in a garden this spring? Get ready with an opportunity to exchange seeds at a seed swap on March 16 at Normal Public Library from 6:00-7:30pm. Network with other growing-enthusiasts and dream of what's possible this growing season. Bring your seeds and check out a... |
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The Town of Normal is very excited to be showing Bike Vessel as the 2026 “winter bike movie” on Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. at the Normal Theater. (We’ve hosted an annual bike movie for many years – always a great time!) This movie has a local twist, featuring... |
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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... |
1 event,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... |
1 event,Help the Ecology Action Center by volunteering with Tree Corps. Trees planted as part of this program 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... |
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2 events,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...
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Join the Ecology Action Center to learn about worms, and more importantly, worm poop! During this program, attendees will get to hear everything about worms' role on our planet through Polly Owen's picture book Darwin's Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular. Once we have learned all there is to know about worms and their poop, students... |
1 event,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! Volunteers 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... |
1 event,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! Volunteers 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... |
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The Grand Prairie Bird Alliance and the Illinois Wesleyan University Biology Department will sponsor a public presentation about bird ecology on March 30, 2026. The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. in room C101 at the Center for Natural Science (CNS), 201 Beecher Street, Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU), Bloomington....
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1 event,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! Volunteers 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... |
Inclusion of events within the BN Green Events Calendar does not constitute endorsement by the EAC.