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CANCELLED: Tree Planting Workday-May 19, 2024 (9:00-12:00pm & 1:00-4:00pm)- ParkLands Baller Preserve in Secor, IL
CANCELLED: Tree Planting Workday-May 19, 2024 (9:00-12:00pm & 1:00-4:00pm)- ParkLands Baller Preserve in 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...
Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Annual Gathering!
Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Annual Gathering!
Join us on for our annual gathering at the Illinois Art Station! The event kicks off with a bird walk on the Constitution Trail and through the Illinois Art Station grounds (both fully wheelchair accessible) followed by a short presentation of Grand Prairie Bird Alliance’s year-in-review, a quick board election, and...
Rain Barrel Workshop-May 20, 2024 (5:30-6:30pm)
Rain Barrel Workshop-May 20, 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...
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 21, 2024 (5:30-6:30pm)
Backyard Composting Workshop-May 21, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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