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ParkLands Foundation Nature Quest Challenge and Partner Events (June 20-July 26)
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...
Sunday, July 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, July 6, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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July 7, 2026 -Vermicomposting Workshop- Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)
Vermicomposting Workshop- Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)
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...
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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July 9, 2026 -Grow Solar BN 2026 Power Hour @ Green Top Grocery
Grow Solar BN 2026 Power Hour @ Green Top Grocery
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 a Power Hour presentation at Green Top...
Friday, July 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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July 11, 2026 -Rain Barrel Workshop: Saturday, July 11, 2026 (9:30-10:30am)
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July 11, 2026 -COII Open House on July 11
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July 11, 2026 -Backyard Composting Workshop: Saturday, July 11, 2026 (11:00-12:00pm)
Rain Barrel Workshop: Saturday, July 11, 2026 (9:30-10:30am)
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....
COII Open House on July 11
Join COII on July 11 from 10am-12pm for a special meet and greet with Lead Project Architect Ryan Reber! Learn about the architecture and sustainability of COII Home models in the Maple Square development. Dive into the materials we are building with and see renderings of the home models that...
Backyard Composting Workshop: Saturday, July 11, 2026 (11:00-12:00pm)
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...
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