There are a wealth of opportunities to learn more about environmental issues and get involved in environmental activism on the IWU campus and in the Bloomington-Normal community. The IWU Environmental Studies Program frequently sponsors lectures and presentations on a variety of topics; former guests include nature photographer Tom Ulrich, filmmaker John De Graaf, coal mining activist Austin Hall, and Sean Babington of the Alaska Coalition. In addition, it hosts annual events including the Environmental Studies Picnic, the Dumpster Dive and Campus Sustainability Week.

To learn about environmentally-themed happenings at IWU and in the community, visit Events and Speakers.

For information on environmental organizations in Central Illinois, including volunteer and internship opportunities, see Community Action.

GREENetwork is IWU's committee on sustainability, open to faculty, staff, administrators and students.

Sierra Student Coalition is IWU's student-led environmental advocacy group.

The Talloires Declaration is an action plan for incorporating sustainability into all aspects of the University.

To learn about nature reserves and outdoor activities in the Bloomington-Normal area, visit Discovering Nature.

To view volunteer opportunities in the community, visit IWU's Student Volunteer Center.