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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop: Thursday\, Oct. 8\, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)
DESCRIPTION: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. Workshops cost $60.00 for general public and $50.00 for EAC Members. \nThroughout our workshop there will be ample opportunity for Q&A with EAC staff\, who can answer questions about beneficial environmental impacts as well as practical everyday use of rain barrels. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have a sound understanding of the individual and community benefits of having a rain barrel\, and can be confident about next steps to install\, use and care for one. Participants will leave with their very own rain barrel made from a repurposed food-grade 55 gallon drum. \n \n*Workshop registration closes 3 days before the workshop start date.* \nThe Ecology Action Center will make reasonable accommodations for participation in public programs and services. To request accommodation\, please call 309-454-3169×11 or go to ecologyactioncenter.org/accommodation. Please provide two weeks advance notice if possible.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/rain-barrel-workshop-thursday-oct-8-2026-530-630pm/
CATEGORIES:Rain Barrel Workshops,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Native Nature Institute Days
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program is available for students grades 5-8. If the cost of this program would prohibit your student from participating\, please reach out to Emily McCusker at emccusker@mchistory.org to discuss your options. \nRegistration begins August 17 and closes on October 1. \nBe sure to double check whether your student has this day off of school.  \n\nDISTRICT 87 STUDENTS REGISTER FOR THE OCTOBER 9 DATE\nUNIT 5 STUDENTS REGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER 6 DATE
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/native-nature-institute-days/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:McLean County Museum of History\, 200 N Main St.\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
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SUMMARY:mCLEAN Up Crew Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 around designated areas. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. Volunteers must be able to spend three hours on their feet and carry a weight of 10-15 pounds. A confirmation email and location information will be communicated 1-2 days prior to the workday. Please register each participant individually at https://ecologyactioncenter.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer?opportunityId=566 or at the button below. \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/mclean-up-crew/
CATEGORIES:Trash Clean Up,volunteer
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SUMMARY:Sugar Creek Stewards Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our October workday along Sugar Creek on October 17 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=573 or at the button below. \n \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. \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/sugar-creek-stewards-workday/
CATEGORIES:Sugar Creek Stewards,volunteer
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SUMMARY:Sugar Creek Stewards Workday: October 24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our October workday along Sugar Creek on October 24 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=571 or at the button below. \n \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. \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/sugar-creek-stewards-workday-october-24-2026/
CATEGORIES:Sugar Creek Stewards,volunteer
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SUMMARY:Native Nature Institute Days
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program is available for students grades 5-8. If the cost of this program would prohibit your student from participating\, please reach out to Emily McCusker at emccusker@mchistory.org to discuss your options. \nRegistration begins August 17 and closes on October 1. \nBe sure to double check whether your student has this day off of school.  \n\nDISTRICT 87 STUDENTS REGISTER FOR THE OCTOBER 9 DATE\nUNIT 5 STUDENTS REGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER 6 DATE
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/native-nature-institute-days/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:McLean County Museum of History\, 200 N Main St.\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701
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