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SUMMARY:Mackinaw River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join Central Illinois Kayaking and Floating and the Friends of EverBloom to help clean up the Mackinaw River. Interested volunteers should meet at 10AM on Saturday July 18 at the Mackinaw Canoe Club launch in rural Carlock (exact location in event link). Rain date Sun. July 19. If the Mackinaw is either too high or too the event will be moved to Lake Evergreen. \nThe plan is to clean at least 5 miles of the Mackinaw (take out at Parklands Jim Fennis Canoe Launch). Canoes and kayaks will be used for the clean-up. 5 aluminum canoes including life vests and paddles are available to anyone who needs them thanks to a grant from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation and Friends of EverBloom. Please message Chris Sweet (csweet@iwu.edu) to claim canoe spots in advance. Liability waivers will be required for all participants. \nNote that these river cleanups are often somewhat difficult. They will involve pulling trash and tires from the river and loading into boats. Portage (boats and garbage) around at least one big logjam is expected. Expect bugs\, mud\, garbage\, and some fun along the way.\nTrash bags will be provided. Recommended gear: sunscreen\, bug spray\, water\, snacks\, drybag for phones\, old tennis shoes or closed toe water shoes\, and  long quick-dry pants.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/mackinaw-river-cleanup/
LOCATION:Mackinaw River
CATEGORIES:Trash Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of EverBloom":MAILTO:friendsofeverbloom@ymail.com
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SUMMARY:LakesFest Lake Bloomington Paddle
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Friends of EverBloom LakesFest is Friday July 31. Kyle Yap will be playing at Green Gables from 5:30-8:30PM. As an alternative to the traditional golf outing\, this year there will be a casual paddle around Lake Bloomington. \nMeet at 4:30PM near the boat ramps. Thanks to the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation and the Friends of EverBloom\, 6 aluminum canoes including life vests and paddles are available on a first-come-first served basis. Please contact Chris Sweet (csweet@iwu.edu) to reserve one. Feel free to bring your own kayak\, SUP\, or canoe as well. Lake Bloomington boat stickers may be required. Liability waivers will be required\, but there are no fees. \nLearn more about the event at: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ctv88bdPw/ 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/lakesfest-lake-bloomington-paddle/
LOCATION:Lake Bloomington Boat Ramp
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of EverBloom":MAILTO:friendsofeverbloom@ymail.com
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SUMMARY:Clinton Lake Lily Pad Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Clinton Lake has extensive lily pads that should be in bloom in early August. Join Central Illinois Kayaking and Floating and the Friends of Everbloom for a casual paddle and tour of the lily pads. The lily pad paddle will only be about two miles total. There is an opportunity to paddle more of Clinton Lake. Launch will occur from the Parnell Boat Ramp. \n6 aluminum canoes with paddles and life vests are available at no cost thanks to the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation and the Friends of EverBloom. First come\, first served. Contact Chris Sweet (csweet@iwu.edu) to reserve a spot. Liability waivers will be required\, but there are no fees. \nLearn more at https://www.facebook.com/share/1ECZQLiFhh/
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/clinton-lake-lily-pad-paddle/
LOCATION:Clinton Lake
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of EverBloom":MAILTO:friendsofeverbloom@ymail.com
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