Ecology Action Center
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Thursday May 9 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Rain Barrel Workshop-May 9, 2024 (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 ......More
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Saturday May 11 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Recycling Program Prep Volunteer Workday
Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can emboss aluminum sheets made from repurposed aluminum cans. The EAC is looking for volunteers to convert the aluminum fro......More
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Saturday May 11 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Audubon Garden Work Day
Come learn about and enjoy the native forbs and grasses sprouting for a new season and pitch in with your standard garden tools at the Audubon garden! The Audubon Garden is a demonstration prairie and pollinator garden adjacent to the Constitution Trail, just north of t......More
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Saturday May 11 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Vermicomposting Workshop-May 11, 2024 (4:30-5:30pm)
Love to cook and are looking for a way to compost your food scraps, but backyard composting isn’t an option for you? Try Vermicomposting or composting with worms! Vermicomposting is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and stop food waste in your home. No backyar......More
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Sunday May 12 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
Spring Migration Bird Walk!
Spring migration is upon us, so there is no better time to join Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird walk! Join local birdwatching experts for bird walks at some of our favorite local parks in April and May. Bird walks are appropriate for all ages and all skill levels......More
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Monday May 13 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Flower Bugs
Note: This program will also be live-streamed and recorded. Check back here closer to the program date for the link to join the livestream Extensive field surveys of flower-visiting insects over the past 6 years have revealed that many true bugs show preferences for o......More
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Thursday May 16 2:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Recycling Program Prep Volunteer Workday
Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can emboss aluminum sheets made from repurposed aluminum cans. The EAC is looking for volunteers to convert the aluminum fro......More
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Saturday May 18 8:00am - 1:00pm CDT
IL Prairie Wild Ones Native Plant Sale
Available for sale will be a variety of central Illinois native plants that will provide blooms for the entire growing season. These plants will help support hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and more. View a tentative list of plants we hope to have available at this sale......More
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Saturday May 18 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Spring Migration Bird Walk!
Spring migration is upon us, so there is no better time to join Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird walk! Join local birdwatching experts for bird walks at some of our favorite local parks in April and May. Bird walks are appropriate for all ages and all skill levels......More
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Saturday May 18 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Storm Drain Stenciling-May 18, 2024 (2:00-4:00pm)
Join the Ecology Action Center for some Storm Drain Stenciling! This volunteer activity educates residents about the dangers of storm water runoff pollution, and provides information on how to reduce individual contributions to storm water runoff pollution. Join us to s......More
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Sunday May 19 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Annual Gathering!
Join us on for our annual gathering at the Illinois Art Station! The event kicks off with a bird walk on the Constitution Trail and through the Illinois Art Station grounds (both fully wheelchair accessible) followed by a short presentation of Grand Prairie Bird Allianc......More
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Monday May 20 5:30am - 6:30pm CDT
Rain Barrel Workshop-May 20, 2024 (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 ......More
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Tuesday May 21 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Recycling Program Prep Volunteer Workday
Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can emboss aluminum sheets made from repurposed aluminum cans. The EAC is looking for volunteers to convert the aluminum fro......More
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Tuesday May 21 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Backyard Composting Workshop-May 21, 2024 (5:30-6:30pm)
The EAC’s compost workshop will cover the basics of backyard composting. You’ll learn basic techniques to build your compost pile, discuss what materials to include, and talk about what to do with compostable materials that don’t work in a backyard setting. This worksho......More
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Thursday May 23 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Recycling Program Prep Volunteer Workday
Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can emboss aluminum sheets made from repurposed aluminum cans. The EAC is looking for volunteers to convert the aluminum fro......More
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Thursday May 23 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Recycling Program Prep Volunteer Workday
Help the Ecology Action Center prepare for summer library recycling programs. This year the EAC recycling program involves a craft where students can emboss aluminum sheets made from repurposed aluminum cans. The EAC is looking for volunteers to convert the aluminum fro......More
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Saturday May 25 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Spring Migration Bird Walk!
Spring migration is upon us, so there is no better time to join Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a bird walk! Join local birdwatching experts for bird walks at some of our favorite local parks in April and May. Bird walks are appropriate for all ages and all skill lev......More