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Spring Migration Bird Walk!
Spring Migration Bird Walk!
Spring migration is upon us, so there is no better time to join Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird walk! Join local birdwatching experts for bird walks at some of our favorite local parks in April and May. Bird walks are appropriate for all ages and all skill levels....
Tree Planting Workday- May 5, 2024 (9-11:30am & 12-2:30pm), ParkLands Baller Preserve – Secor, IL
Tree Planting Workday- May 5, 2024 (9-11:30am & 12-2:30pm), ParkLands Baller Preserve – Secor, IL
Help the Ecology Action Center plant small (1-3′ tall) bareroot seedling trees. 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...
Recycling Program Prep Volunteer Workday
Recycling Program Prep Volunteer Workday
Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can emboss aluminum sheets made from repurposed aluminum cans. The EAC is looking for volunteers to convert the aluminum from cans to sheets so they can be used...
Recycling Program Prep Volunteer Workday
Recycling Program Prep Volunteer Workday
Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can emboss aluminum sheets made from repurposed aluminum cans. The EAC is looking for volunteers to convert the aluminum from cans to sheets so they can be used...
Backyard Composting Workshop-May 6, 2024 (5:30-6:30pm)
Backyard Composting Workshop-May 6, 2024 (5:30-6:30pm)
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...
Rain Barrel Workshop-May 9, 2024 (5:30-6:30pm)
Rain Barrel Workshop-May 9, 2024 (5:30-6:30pm)
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....
Recycling Program Prep Volunteer Workday
Recycling Program Prep Volunteer Workday
Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can emboss aluminum sheets made from repurposed aluminum cans. The EAC is looking for volunteers to convert the aluminum from cans to sheets so they can be used...
Audubon Garden Work Day
Audubon Garden Work Day
Come learn about and enjoy the native forbs and grasses sprouting for a new season and pitch in with your standard garden tools at the Audubon garden! The Audubon Garden is a demonstration prairie and pollinator garden adjacent to the Constitution Trail, just north of the intersection of Vernon and...
Vermicomposting Workshop-May 11, 2024 (4:30-5:30pm)
Vermicomposting Workshop-May 11, 2024 (4:30-5:30pm)
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...
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