EAQs with the EAC!

Hop onto Facebook on Friday, January 29 at noon for our first Facebook Live chat – Ecology Action Center’s Asked Questions – or EAQs. This is an opportunity for EAC staff to talk to the community about the work we’re doing. We will also invite some of our community part......More

Hop onto Facebook on Friday, January 29 at noon for our first Facebook Live chat – Ecology Action Center’s Asked Questions – or EAQs. This is an opportunity for EAC staff to talk to the community about the work we’re doing. We will also invite some of our community partners to join us on occasion to talk about the work they are doing to help our local environment. Most importantly, this is an opportunity for you to ask us questions about our programs. Recycling? Energy? Water? Air? We gotcha covered.    

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YWCA Community Conversations - Climate Justice

Did you know that climate change disproportionately affects communities who are marginalized? In this presentation, we will identify what climate change is and examine current examples. We will also connect climate change to oppression. The Ecology Action Center with jo......More

Did you know that climate change disproportionately affects communities who are marginalized? In this presentation, we will identify what climate change is and examine current examples. We will also connect climate change to oppression. The Ecology Action Center with join us to talk about environmental justice issues in our own community. After, we will discuss what roles we can play in the fight for climate justice. Register Here   Prior registration is required for this event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  

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Sugar Creek Stewards Workday

Come join us for our February workday along Sugar Creek! We need help improving Sugar Creek in designated areas throughout Bloomington and Normal, by clearing invasive plant species and managing the non-invasive plants. COVID-19 Protocol: All volunteers are required to......More

Come join us for our February workday along Sugar Creek! We need help improving Sugar Creek in designated areas throughout Bloomington and Normal, by clearing invasive plant species and managing the non-invasive plants. COVID-19 Protocol: All volunteers are required to wear masks when standing within 10 feet of EAC staff or other volunteers. This work can be largely independent, so there might be opportunities for volunteers to take their masks off if working in a spot far from other people, but be prepared to wear a mask as the default. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own tools, gloves, and reusable water bottle.  Volunteers 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. The Sugar Creek Stewards is part of the Ecology Action Center’s Clean Water programming, and is supported by the City of Bloomington and the Town of Normal. For more information, contact us.   To register, please fill out this volunteer liability waiver form.      

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Virtual Home, Lawn, & Garden Day

This is the year of the gardener- 2021! Join fellow nature-lovers and learn all things gardeningthis spring at the 19th annual Home, Lawn and Garden Day sponsored by McLean CountyMaster Gardeners, a program of University of Illinois Extension. Participants will attend s......More

This is the year of the gardener- 2021! Join fellow nature-lovers and learn all things gardeningthis spring at the 19th annual Home, Lawn and Garden Day sponsored by McLean CountyMaster Gardeners, a program of University of Illinois Extension. Participants will attend six live workshops on trending horticulture topics, from growingtomatoes to designing stunning container gardens. Master Gardeners featured on the popularWJBC Radio will host a question and answer segment—your chance to ask that gardeningquestion you have been pondering all winter. Researched-based solutions will be presented bythe panel, as well as fun and practical advice! In addition to the live presentations, participantswill also receive links to 10 pre-recorded sessions that will be available to you to watch at yourleisure and comfort of your home. Learn how to make a succulent wreath, get tips for designing(or re-designing!) your landscape, be inspired to try new annual vines or groundcovers in yourgarden, and more! A $10 registration fee includes 5 live workshops, Q & A session with the Master Gardeners, and10 pre-recorded presentations to watch in your free time. For more information and to registeronline, visit go.illinois.edu/HLGD. Registration is open January 12 through March 3!For more information about the event, please contact us at the McLean County ExtensionOffice at (309) 663-8306.