Archive for August 2018
West Bloomington Active Gardens Internship Program Nurtures Interest in Growing Own Food
As yellow finches darted through towering sunflower plants on a recent August morning, several volunteer gardeners were busy pulling weeds at the West Bloomington Active Gardens (WBAG) and Sunnyside Garden…
Read MoreBuilding Opportunity: Leaders, Youth Meet to Discuss Local Issues
Reprinted with permission from The Pantagraph By Kevin Barlow; Photos by Lewis Marien BLOOMINGTON — As a 17-year-old senior at Normal Community High School, Tristan Bixby wants to make a…
Read MoreWomen to Women Giving Circle to Host Grant Writing Sessions
2 Sessions to Help Potential Applicants Better Understand Grant Process The Women to Women Giving Circle of Illinois Prairie Community Foundation will host two grant writing information sessions in September…
Read More4 New Recycling Bins Added in Downtown Bloomington
Reprinted with permission from The Pantagraph By Maria Nagle; Photo by Maria Nagle BLOOMINGTON — Four permanent recycling receptacles have been added to downtown Bloomington through funding awarded to the…
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