Did you know that even if recycling isn't available or offered at your housing situation that you can still recycle? You can use one of the various drop off locations around town. Visit the newest recycling drop off site near Youth Build at 464 Wylie Drive in Normal!

BN Green Events: Join the Wild Ones: Illinois Prairie Chapter on June 8 at 7:00pm for a free program about bison and how they have helped shape tallgrass prairies and how they are being restored to Illinois natural areas. Learn more at ecologyactioncenter.org/bngreenevents

Bring your plastic flower pots to participating local drop-off locations so they can be recycled instead of trashed through the POTS Recycling Program♻️ Empty and rinse if necessary. Locations and more information can be found here: bloomingtoncitytownship.org/services/pot... #TrashTipThursday

Volunteers for Summer Prep can help out the EAC by making Pop Tab Friends that will be used to teach local students about recycling this summer! These volunteer events are on June 11th from 10am-12pm, and June 16th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Sign-up on our website at ecologyactioncenter.org/volunteering

Make sure as take your RV out to places like Comlara Park this summer that you never dump wastewater or greywater in the street or down storm drains as this waste goes directly into local waterways. Instead, use a proper dump station at your campground. #WatershedWednesday

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: our next Solar Power Hour is on Thursday at the Bloomington Library! Join to learn how our program and Illinois incentives can make going solar more affordable. Register: forms.gle/AdqwfwnLtiww...

Due to some resurfacing occurring at Lot K, please note that the recycling drop off at Heartland Community College has moved to the south end of Lot C. For questions about recycling make sure to check out RecycleBN.org, download the Recycle Coach App, or call 309-454-3169.

Join us for a live solo performance by Laurie Berker! $1 for every ticket supports the Ecology Action Center to help us continue to protect our environment through waste reduction, clean water initiatives, energy efficiency, and more! 💚 Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com/event/070063...

Summer energy bills a concern this year? Join one of our three upcoming events to hear how solar for your home or business can reduce your energy costs, and how the group buy program makes it more affordable! Register: www.growsolar.org/BN

Intended for kids ages 5-12 and their caregivers, this program will teach attendees about vermicompost and the benefits of worms! All programs are held AT local libraries in McLean County. Dates and times are available on the BN Green Events page at ecologyactioncenter.org/bngreenevents/ .

Join us next Thursday at the Bloomington Library for our Solar Power Hour, and find out how going solar with a group buy unlocks additional savings you won't find on your own! Register: forms.gle/AdqwfwnLtiww...

Fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides can cause serious problems if they leach into groundwater. Don't dispose of them in trash, instead take these items to a Household Hazardous Waste facility, or hang onto them for drop-off at a local collection event. #TrashTipThursday

Working to add more native plants and cut back on chemicals, water, and energy usage in your yard? That’s being Yard Smart! Take the next step and get certified. It’s quick and easy. Visit YardSmart.org to get started today! #YardSmart #WatershedWednesday

Interested in our solar group buy program, but can't make it to a presentation? Our webinars are for you! Join us THIS THURSDAY for a virtual presentation: same information, same Q&A, and you'll receive a recording if you can't join live. Register at: growsolar.org.bn

mCLEAN Up Crew needs your help removing trash from our community! Please sign up for the June 13 workday occurring from 9:00-12:00pm. This is volunteer opportunity is great for families with children 12 and up. Sign up at ecologyactioncenter.org/volunteering

Looking for a way to give back? Volunteer to plant trees at The Bridge with the EAC! Volunteers must be 18 years or older and register ahead of time at Tree-Corps.org

Our next in-person Grow Solar presentation is coming up! Join us at the Bloomington Library on June 4 at 5:30 to find out how solar can help lower your electric bills and generate big savings. Register: forms.gle/bFMA5senE4Jt...

Doing some spring cleaning? Don't throw everything away! Instead visit RecycleBN.org or use the mobile app Recycle Coach to learn what to do with common household items like old electronics, microwaves, clothing, and more! #TrashTipThursday

You could leave your dog's poop as a backyard surprise but that is a real crappy move! When it rains, that doo-doo goes into waterways through storm drains causing poo-llution! Instead of leaving it be, bag it and bin it. #WatershedWednesday

Solar questions? Our program has the answers! Join us for a virtual presentation NEXT WEEK Thursday to get all the details on the cost-saving group buy program. Register at growsolar.org/bn.

The summer heat is coming and there are still trees left to plant! We like to think big at the EAC and reach for ambitious goals that will make a lasting impact, but we can’t do it without our community behind us. Please sign up to plant trees for our community by visiting Tree-Corps.org.

BN Green Events: Join COII on May 23 from 10-11am at the Bloomington Library for an interactive event with Rebecca DJ, CEO & Founder of COII. Learn about Bloomington’s upcoming sustainable neighborhood! Learn more green things happening in the community at ecologyactioncenter.org/bngreenevents

Missed our first Grow Solar Power Hour yesterday? We'll be back in two weeks with a webinar version of the same presentation! Register today to get started with our cost-saving solar group buy program.

There are just a few more viable weeks for tree planting before the summer heat hits, and a whole lot of trees left to plant! None of us can do it alone, and that’s what’s so special about showing up and volunteering for something that matters to you. Please sign up at Tree-Corps.org.

There are some upcoming free community shred days coming up in Bloomington-Normal and surrounding areas through C.O.P.S.! Community shredding is free wth a limit of 5 standard size boxes or bags. For more information, visit cops-shred.com/contact/comm... #TrashTipThursday

Looking for a gardening adventure? Try a rain garden! This bowl shaped garden consisting of native plants collects and filters stormwater runoff pollution from your house and lawn that would otherwise go into storm sewer and our waterways. #WatershedWednesday

Join our solar presentation TOMORROW at Keg Grove! You'll hear how solar can lower your electricity bills, and how the Grow Solar Bloomington-Normal program provides extra savings. See you at Keg Grove Brewing at 5:30pm! Register: growsolar.org/bn

Looking for a way to give back? Plant trees along Constitution Trail with the Friends of the Constitution Trail on May 15 and 16. Various time slots available. Sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4AA5...

Curious about solar energy? Our community-led program is the place to go for answers! Attend a free solar presentation with our team next Thursday, and learn how Grow Solar Bloomington-Normal can help you switch to solar for less and save on your energy bills. Register at growsolar.org/bn.

Our first presentation for this year's solar group buy is coming soon! Join us and our partners with @straightupsolar at Keg Grove Brewing on Thursday, May 14 to learn how the program makes solar more affordable. Register at growsolar.org/bn. See you there! 🍻

Happy International Compost Awareness Week! Want to test your compost knowledge in a fun way? See if you can complete this compost themed Connections game found at connections.swellgarfo.com/game/-ODm9US.... Let us know in the comments if you were able to finish the puzzle!

Want to get the dirt on how food waste impacts our environment and what you can do to help? Join the Ecology Action Center at Mt. Hope Funks Grove Library on May 6 at 6:00pm to learn more and help celebrate International Compost Awareness Week! Learn more at ecologyactioncenter.org/bngreenevents

Participating in community clean ups are a great way to give back to the community! Participate in our May clean up occurring on May 9 from 9:00-12:00pm by registering at ecologyactioncenter.org/volunteering We can't wait to see you there!

Join other Sugar Creek Stewards on May 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a volunteer workday along Sugar Creek! Help clear out invasive species in order to create a space for native plants. Sign up at buff.ly/JiRWdu9

Did you know that even if recycling isn't available or offered at your housing situation that you can still recycle? That's right! You can use one of the various drop off locations around town. Visit the newest recycling drop off site near Youth Build at 464 Wylie Drive in Normal!

Plastic utensils contaminate the recycling stream, and they will never decompose in the landfill. You can help to eliminate these issues by opting for utensils that can be used time and again. Check out our RecycleCoach app available online and for mobile download. #TrashTipThursday

Tree Corps needs your help! We still have thousands of trees left to plant this season, and we need you and five of your coolest friends' help to get it done! Sign up to volunteer with us at Tree-Corps.org

Are your electric bills getting more and more un-BEAR-able? Visit the BNEnergyBright website to find a variety of energy resources! From utility rebates, to efficiency tips, to local solar programs, and our energy audit sign up page, find it all at bnenergybright.org #energytiptuesday

We're excited about the return of our solar group buy program, in partnership with @straightupsolar and @theMREA. Visit our webpage at growsolar.org/bn to see our schedule of presentations and to sign up!

BN Green Events: Join local birdwatching experts for this bird outing at Hidden Creek (100 W. Sycamore, Normal) on May 2 from 8:00-10:00am. The outing is appropriate for all ages and all skill levels. Learn more at ecologyactioncenter.org/bngreenevents

With the storms we have had, debris is still littered all around. Help us clean up trash that has blown into areas around Bloomington-Normal by volunteering with the mCLEAN Up Crew on May 9 from 9:00-12:00pm. Learn more and sign up at ecologyactioncenter.org/volunteering

Looking for a way to give back? Plant trees along Constitution Trail with the Friends of the Constitution Trail on May 8. Various time slots available. Sign up at buff.ly/oJC0jQU

Today is ARBOR DAY! A small donation can plant and care for trees that benefit our community for years to come. Every tree means cleaner air and a healthier future. Donate today at ecologyactioncenter.org/climate/tree... Unable to donate? Join us and volunteer, sign up at Tree-Corps.org.

BN Green Events: "Future Home Living with COII" is a free event occurring TOMORROW April 25 at the BPL Community Room from 10-11am! Those interested in sustainability, conservation, and wellness in the home are encouraged to attend. Learn more and register at ecologyactioncenter.org/bngreenevents

When you’re done with your morning cup of coffee, what do you do with your coffee grounds? You can put them in your backyard compost bin to add more nutrients to your compost and make it smile! #TrashTipsThursday

Just in time for Earth Week, our solar group buy program is returning! Partnering once again with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, the program will provide free info sessions and discounted solar with a local, trusted installer. Learn more and see our upcoming events at growsolar.org/bn

Tomorrow is Arbor Day! Help celebrate by donating to Tree Corps, an imitative that plants 10,000 trees a year in McLean County. A small donation of $25 helps us plant 5 bareroot native hardwood trees in our local community! Donate today at ecologyactioncenter.app.neoncrm.com/forms/29.

BN Green Events: Join local birdwatching experts for this bird outing at Schroeder Preserve, (16041 E 700 North Rd, Heyworth) on April 25 from 8:00-10:00am. The outing is appropriate for all ages and all skill levels. Learn more at ecologyactioncenter.org/bngreenevents

Hey you! Stop scrolling! Instead of exercising your thumb, get up a run! Join us for the Rivian 5k (or 1 mile walk) on May 9 at 10:30am at Heartland Community College to support the Ecology Action Center and the Friends of the Constitution Trail. Make sure to sign up at buff.ly/lkpkPHO

There are still spots left for you to celebrate Earth Day by doing some tree planting (and maybe some tree hugging as well) with the EAC! Sign up for the morning or afternoon shift by registering at Tree-Corps.org