Tree Potting Workday - November 12, 2025 (9-11:30am)
2025-11-12 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | EAC Nursery, Bloomington, IL, 61701
The registration window has closed for this event. Please check out other volunteer dates, or contact us with questions.

Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees that are planted at our nursery on West Jefferson street so that they can be planted at other sites. 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.

Tree Potting Workday - November 14, 2025 (9-11:30am)
2025-11-14 09:00 - 11:30 | EAC Nursery, Bloomington, IL, 61701
Registration is now closed for this event. Please see other future dates, or contact us with the subject Tree Corps with any questions.
Help the Ecology Action Center harvest and pot trees that are planted at our nursery on West Jefferson street so that they can be planted at other sites. 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.

Tree Potting Workday - November 14, 2025 (12:30-3pm)
2025-11-14 12:30 - 15:00 | EAC Nursery, Bloomington, IL, 61701

Dropbox User Survey: November 15, 2025 (9:00am-11:30am)
2025-11-15 09:00 - 23:30
Volunteers will conduct a user survey of individuals using the recycling drop boxes in our community. The data collected will better inform the Ecology Action Center and the local governments as to the usage of this service relative to the curbside recycling services in our area.
No specific experience is required for this project, just good verbal communication skills. All volunteers must be 18 years old or older and able to stand on their feet for four hours at a time. A cell phone or tablet with internet connection is required to conduct the survey.
Please note that this will take place outside.
Volunteers will be contacted a few days prior to the survey day with additional instructions.

CANCELLED: Galactic Guardians: An Eco Expedition With Wall-E!
2025-11-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Danvers Township Lirbrary, 117 E. Exchange St., Danvers, IL, 61732, United States
On November 15 from 10:00-11:00am at Danvers Township Library, students are invited to enjoy an out-of-this-world presentation by the Ecology Action Center. Join us to hear a picture book featuring everyone’s favorite galactic guardian Wall-E! We will be discussing the importance of managing trash and caring for planet Earth. Attendees will also get the chance to build recycled pots out of newspaper and take home a trash scavenger hunt. No registration required
