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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Prairie Bird Alliance":MAILTO:grandprairiebirdalliance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
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SUMMARY:Summer Program Prep Volunteering: May 11\, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
DESCRIPTION:With summer on the horizon\, the EAC needs help preparing. Volunteers will assist with stuffing brochures for events\, cutting up T-shirts for a summer children’s program\, and/or creating pop-tab keychains for a library program. \nVolunteers must be 18 years or older\, or 13+ with a parent or guardian present. \nThis volunteer event takes place in a seated\, ADA-compliant setting\, making it a great opportunity for individuals with limited mobility. \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/summer-program-prep-volunteering-may-11-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:volunteer
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SUMMARY:Backyard Composting Workshop: Thursday\, May 14\, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 monitor and maintain their compost\, as well as how to know when their compost is done and safe to use! \n \nOur educators will provide resources for help identifying jumping worms\, and tips for using your compost bin\, thermometer\, and stirrer to keep them at bay. By the end of the workshop\, participants will have a sound understanding of the individual and community benefits of composting\, and can be confident about next steps to set up and monitor compost in their own backyard. \nFor $35 ($25 for EAC members) attendees get backyard composting best practices information and a basic compost bin from a repurposed 55-gallon drum to take home. For $110\, attendees get this same compost bin\, backyard composting best practices information\, a large thermometer to monitor compost pile temperature\, and an aerator for stirring their compost pile. \n \n*Workshop registration closes 3 days before the workshop.* \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/backyard-composting-workshop-thursday-may-14-2026-530-630pm/
CATEGORIES:Compost Workshops,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Grow Solar BN 2026 Power Hour @ Keg Grove Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Grow Solar BN is back for 2026! A partnership between the Ecology Action Center and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association\, Grow Solar is a group buy program to discount the cost of rooftop solar panels for homeowners in McLean County. Join us for our inaugural Power Hour presentation at Keg Grove Brewery in Bloomington to find out more about the program\, how solar works\, available incentives\, and whether solar is the right fit for you. Space is limited\, so register today at the website link below!
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/grow-solar-bn-2026-power-hour-at-keg-grove-brewery/
LOCATION:Keg Grove Brewing Company\, 712 East Empire St\, Bloomington\, 61701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tree Planting Workday: May 16\, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
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). Volunteers must provide their own ride as planting locations are only accessible by car. \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.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/tree-planting-workday-may-16-2026-multiple-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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SUMMARY:Sugar Creek Stewards Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our May workday along Sugar Creek! We need help improving Sugar Creek in designated areas throughout Bloomington and Normal\, by clearing invasive plant species and managing the non-invasive plants. \nVolunteers must be 18 years old or older (or 14 and accompanied by a parent or guardian) and be able to hike along uneven terrain and safely use basic hand tools such as loppers and bow saws. \nThe Sugar Creek Stewards is part of the Ecology Action Center’s Clean Water programming\, and is supported by the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District\, the City of Bloomington and the Town of Normal. For more information\, contact us.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/sugar-creek-stewards-workday/
CATEGORIES:Sugar Creek Stewards,volunteer
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