Sunday, October 4, 2026

• October 4, 2026 8:00 am - 10:00 am

  Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Fall Bird Outing, Oct. 4

October 4 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Fall Bird Outing, Oct. 4
The birds are heading south! Fortunately for us, many of these fall migrants will stop in our area to rest and refuel. If you’d like to see some of these beautiful birds, join the Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird walk at 8 a.m. Sunday, October 4, at Ewing...
Free

Monday, October 5, 2026

No events on this day.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

No events on this day.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

No events on this day.

Thursday, October 8, 2026

• October 8, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

  Rain Barrel Workshop: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)
October 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Rain Barrel Workshop: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)
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....
$60.00

Friday, October 9, 2026

• October 9, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

  Native Nature Institute Days
October 9 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Native Nature Institute Days
This semester, bring your students to the McLean County Museum of History for an Institute Day program all about Illinois-native Wildlife! Participants will learn about the history of the prairie, invasive species, the importance of pollinators, and how we can care for the natural world around us. This program is...
$50.00

Saturday, October 10, 2026

• October 10, 2026 8:00 am - 10:00 am

  Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Fall Bird Outing, Oct. 10

October 10 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Fall Bird Outing, Oct. 10
The birds are heading south! Fortunately for us, many of these fall migrants will stop in our area to rest and refuel. If you’d like to see some of these beautiful birds, join the Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, October 10, at Hidden...
Free
• October 10, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  mCLEAN Up Crew Workday
October 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

mCLEAN Up Crew Workday

Our local environment needs your help! Join the Ecology Action Center on October 10 from 9:00am to 12:00pm in picking up trash around McLean County for our August mCLEAN Up Crew Workday. Volunteers will use trash grabbers with safety equipment like high visibility vests and gloves to pick up litter...