Calendar

July 19
9am-12pm
Storm Drain Stenciling
If you are interested in volunteering, contact Matt Garmon at (708) 828-1448 or via email.

July 22, 5:30pm
Rain Barrel Workshop
WORKSHOP FULL

July 26, 10am
Rain Barrel Workshop
WORKSHOP FULL

July 26, 1pm
Rain Barrel Workshop
WORKSHOP FULL

August 4, 7pm
Rain Garden Workshop
by Stacy James, Water Resources Scientist with the Prairie Rivers Network.
Normal Public Library Community Room

Environmental Education

EAC Programs for Kids

Bug Bites

Children will find all about all sorts of bugs. Hands-on models and games will demonstrate the differences between insects, spiders and other bugs.

Discovery Walks

We will go for a walk and discover plants and animals in a local park. We will explore the woods and understand what the animals eat and where they live.

Early Birds

Kids will find out what makes a bird a bird with explorations of feathers, nests and model birds. We will hear bird calls and find out how a bird flies.

Rainforest Adventure

We will explore the tropical rainforest without leaving home. We will find out where rainforests are located and what life can be found there. Make your very own rainforest craft.

Trees

Kids will learn to identify trees by shape, bark and leaves. We will also find out what trees do for us.

Worm Works

All you ever wanted to know about worms and their importance to us. We will meet our wiggly friends and see them make our garbage into soil.

Conservation Kids

We will learn ways kids can save the earth. Play fun recycling games and learn about energy and water conservation. Kids can make a difference!

Loan Materials

The Ecology Action Center has many books and resources available to check out, that go along with the learning experience of these programs. You could check out:

• The Bug Tree
• The Tree Box
• The Rainforest Box
• I Took a Walk by Henry Cole
• Everyday Trees by Gertrude E. Allen
• The Rainforest: A First Discovery

Program Fees

Small Program Fee-Per Child:
One-Hour Program...$5.00
A minimum of 5 children is required.
No charge for adults.
Programs are scheduled by appointment.
Call (309) 454-3169 to schedule your date and time.