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SUMMARY:Summer Program Prep Volunteering: June 16\, 2026 (5:30-7:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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. \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*This sign up has closed. If you are interested in volunteering for this event please contact hmckenzie@ecologyactioncenter.org*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/summer-program-prep-volunteering-june-16-2026-530-730pm/
LOCATION:Ecology Action Center\, 202 W College Ave\, Normal\, IL\, 61761\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grow Solar BN 2026 Virtual Power Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to go solar? Sign up for our virtual Power Hour presentation on the Grow Solar BN 2026 program\, a solar group buy program run as a partnership between the Ecology Action Center and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. This Power Hour will go over the program\, how solar works\, available incentives\, and whether solar is right for you. Register today using the website link below!
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/grow-solar-bn-2026-virtual-power-hour-2/
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SUMMARY:ParkLands Foundation Nature Quest Challenge and Partner Events (June 20-July 26)
DESCRIPTION:ParkLands Foundation invites you to get out and explore their premier preserves while documenting the nature you observe along the way. You’ll be using the iNaturalist app to identify and document the plants and animals that you see at the preserves. iNaturalist is a worldwide citizen science effort. Your observations help researchers and naturalists across the world. \nVisit any of our 5 featured preserves (Letcher Basin\, Chinquapin South\, Merwin\, Lexington Preserve\, and Moon Preserve) between June 20th and July 26th and use the iNaturalist app to document the nature you see. The eBird app can also be used for recording bird observations.\nPrizes will be awarded for most species observed in several categories. Visit our Nature Quest Webpage for more information as well as Nature Quest Partner Events to lookout for! \nDon’t know how to use iNaturalist? Join us on June 20th at the Illinois Art Station for a kick-off meeting and iNaturalist training. After the presentation\, we will practice entering observations in the iNaturalist app while exploring native gardens close to the Illinois Art Station. \nFor more information on the challenge\, as well as the free Nature Quest Partner Events you can attend\, visit our Nature Quest Webpage:\nhttps://www.parklandsfoundation.org/nature-quest/
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/parklands-foundation-nature-quest-challenge-and-partner-events-june-20-july-26/
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SUMMARY:ParkLands Nature Quest Kickoff Event at The Illinois Art Station June 20 2026
DESCRIPTION:Don’t know how to use iNaturalist? Join the ParkLands Foundation on June 20th from 9:00-10:30am at the Illinois Art Station (located at 101 E. Vernon Avenue in Normal\, IL.) for a kick-off event and iNaturalist training. At the event\, Nancy Smith\, iNaturalist Ambassador and Master Naturalist\, will teach us how to sign up for the project and make good observations. After the presentation\, we will practice entering observations in the iNaturalist app while exploring native gardens close to the Illinois Art Station. \nRegistration for the event is at https://www.parklandsfoundation.org/nature-quest/
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/parklands-nature-quest-kickoff-event-at-the-illinois-art-station-june-20-2026/
LOCATION:Illinois Art Station\, 101 E. Vernon\, Normal\, 61761
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SUMMARY:Sugar Creek Stewards Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our June 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/
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SUMMARY:COII Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join COII on June 20th 10am-12pm for a special meet and greet with Interior Designer Jennifer Crawford! Come see samples of the finishings for COII Homes in the Maple Square development. Learn about the Maple Square development and the home models that will be available for Pre-Sale this summer of 2026! Be sure to register at https://coii.co/events so there is enough food and beverages! Stop by anytime between 10am and 12pm at Green Top Grocery!
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/coii-open-house/
LOCATION:Green Top Grocery\, 921 E. Washington\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
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