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Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Queer Bird Outing
Ewing Park II 1001 Ethell Parkway, Bloomington +1 moreWeek of Events
Tree Planting Workday: May 17, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
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...
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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May 17, 2026 -Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Queer Bird Outing
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May 17, 2026 -Rain Barrel Workshop: Sunday, May 17, 2026 (12:00-1:00pm)
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May 17, 2026 -Backyard Composting Workshop: Sunday, May 17, 2026 (1:30-2:30pm)
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May 17, 2026 -Vermicomposting Workshop- Sunday, May 17, 2026 (3:00-4:00pm)
Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Queer Bird Outing
Birder or not, queer or ally, doesn’t matter — all are welcome on the May 17 bird walk! The outing will be co-led by Ani Fox, a member of the local Grand Prairie Bird Alliance, and Michael Retter, editor of North American Birds (American Birding Association) and leader of the...
Rain Barrel Workshop: Sunday, May 17, 2026 (12:00-1:00pm)
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....
Backyard Composting Workshop: Sunday, May 17, 2026 (1:30-2:30pm)
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...
Vermicomposting Workshop- Sunday, May 17, 2026 (3:00-4:00pm)
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...
Monday, May 18, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026 -Summer Program Prep Volunteering: May 19, 2026 (2:00-4:00pm)
Summer Program Prep Volunteering: May 19, 2026 (2:00-4:00pm)
With summer on the horizon, the EAC needs help preparing. Volunteers will assist with cutting up T-shirts for a summer children’s program and/or creating pop-tab keychains for a library program. Volunteers must be 18 years or older, or 13+ with a parent or guardian present. This volunteer event takes place...
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Friday, May 22, 2026
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Saturday, May 23, 2026
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May 23, 2026 -Session 2: Conservation Living with COII
Session 2: Conservation Living with COII
Join COII for an interactive event about conservation efforts and COII home designs with Rebecca DJ and Ty Newell. This event will be held at the Bloomington Public Library on Saturday, May 23rd, from 10a to 11a. By attending this event, you will learn more about how COII is building...
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