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SUMMARY:Sugar Creek Stewards Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our September workday along Sugar Creek on September 19 from 9:00am to 12:00pm! 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. \nSign up at https://ecologyactioncenter.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer?opportunityId=563 or at the button below. \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.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/sugar-creek-stewards-workday/
CATEGORIES:Sugar Creek Stewards,volunteer
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SUMMARY:Nature Trails Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists on Saturday\, September 19th at COMLARA Park for Nature Trails Day 2026! This fun-filled family event offers opportunities to hike the trails\, learn up close about owl pellets\, and engage in hands-on activities to explore the environment around us. This event costs only $10.00 per family or group (up to 10 people)\, which includes a hiking kit to take home! With your choice of sessions\, you can pick what interests you most! Check out the Session Descriptions to read about all the fun options. \n\nNative Plants & Pollinators: Learn about native plants & the pollinators they support. (Aimed toward adults and older youth.)\nOwl Pellet Exploration: Dissect an owl pellet to learn about what owls eat and how they live! (for all ages)\nTrailside Explorers: Explore several nature activity stations set up along the trail (for all ages)\nTree & Habitat Hike: Hike the trails and learn about the different tree species in the area and what makes each special. (Aimed toward adults & older youth.)\nYouth Fishing: Join Scout leaders as they teach youth participants the basics of fishing! (Limited youth fishing poles will be available.)\nA special presentation by Illinois Raptor Center and their Great-horned Owl ambassador will round out the day’s activities!\n\nLunch boxes from Avanti’s are available for purchase with your registration to enjoy during the lunch session between Activity Sessions 2 & 3! \nIf you need a reasonable accommodation to participate\, please contact Ivy Craig at craig10@illinois.edu or (309) 663-8306. \nRegister at https://go.illinois.edu/NatureTrailsDay2026
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/nature-trails-day-2026/
LOCATION:Comlara Park\, 13001 Recreation Area Drive\, Hudson\, 61748\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension":MAILTO:wdavison@illinois.edu
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