City of Bloomington, IN - Environmental Commission

04/17/2026

Want to celebrate Earth Day? Check out Indiana University Cinema's Earth Connection Film Festival Screening this coming Wednesday, April 22nd. Screenings start at 1pm and continue all day. The screenings are free but ticketed, so many sure to grab your tickets using the link below. We hope to see you there! https://cinema.indiana.edu/upcoming-films/series/earth-connection-film-festival

03/13/2026

The Environmental Commission invites artists of all ages to participate in the annual Eco-Heroes art contest! This year's theme is "Our Nature at Night", which is an invitation to explore the fascinating world that comes alive after sunset. This event is a great way to show your creativity and appreciation for the environment!

Categories: Pre-K to Adult

Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category

Media: 2D & 3D art, digital media, performance, essays, and more! (Recycled materials encouraged)

Deadline: Friday, April 7th by 5:00 PM

Submit to: City Hall Suite 130 or email at [email protected]

Award Ceremony: Earth Day, April 18th at Switchyard Park, 12 PM
Get creative and celebrate our local environment!

Earth Day event information: bloomington.in.gov/sustainability/earthday

01/14/2026

Bloomington has officially been a Bee City for three months!

🐝 Bee City USA has already: 🐝
🌿 Engaged 2 million+ people in pollinator conservation
🌼 Completed 9,000+ habitat projects totaling in over 22,000 acres!
🎉 Hosted nearly 14,000 pollinator-friendly events!

We are excited to be a Bee City and be part of the buzz!

01/12/2026

The City of Bloomington Environmental Commission (EC) will be having it's first meeting of the year in a hybrid format on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Ho**er Conference Room at Bloomington City Hall, located at 401 N Morton Street, Room #245, Bloomington, IN 47404.

The EC meeting agenda available for downloading may be found at the following link: https://bloomington.in.gov/boards/environment/meetings/2026

The EC virtual meeting may be accessed at the following link:
https://bloomington.zoom.us/j/8657231124?pwd=mPqboSiD0AhVwKSgkuW2aO7NHixihO.1&omn=81563021562

Meeting ID: 865 723 1124
Passcode: COBPT

01/10/2026

Check out grant opportunities below! 🌍

2026 COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM Does your organization have an idea to help promote waste reduction, recycling, and/or composting? Does it want to purchase recycled content products? Does it want to develop and implement programs to support environmental stewardship and/or sustainability? See if you pr...

10/21/2025

🐝 Big News, Bloomington! 🐝
We’re officially a Bee City USA as of September 3rd!

Thanks to the awesome teamwork of the Bloomington City Council, Environmental Commission, and Parks & Rec, our community is buzzing with excitement!

What does this mean? It means we’re taking action to protect our native pollinators by planting more native flowers, creating healthy habitats, and working together to keep Bloomington blooming.

Stay tuned for more information about Bee City USA and the pollinators it is helping. Let’s make our city a better place one bee at a time! 🐝

09/25/2025

🪲✨ Bug Fest was a blast! The Environmental Commission loved buzzing around with the community and getting buggy with it at bug bingo! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat, play, and celebrate our favorite little critters! 💚🐞

09/24/2025

🎬 Film Screening: SEEDS
📅 Saturday, September 27th | 7:00 PM
📍 IU Cinema

This Saturday, IU Cinema will be screening Seeds, a moving documentary that follows the everyday lives of three Black generational farmers. Through their stories, the film explores the legacy of Black land ownership in America, and the urgent fight to preserve it.

In 1910, Black farmers owned 16 million acres of land. Today, that number has dropped to a fraction. Seeds lays bare the cycles of inequity and systemic racism that have led to this decline and introduces us to a new generation working to reclaim their heritage, land, and future.

🎟️ Don’t miss this screening at IU Cinema. More information can be found on their website:

A strikingly beautiful and intimately interwoven unveiling of the joys, the struggles, and the lasting legacies of three Black generational farmers.

08/27/2025

🌳Bloomington Launches Tree Assistance Program!🌳

Do you have a hazardous tree on your property that needs attention? Bloomington Parks and Recreation has launched the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) to help qualifying homeowners remove or prune dangerous trees and plant new ones—all on private property.

This program improves safety and boosts Bloomington’s tree canopy, which helps with shade, erosion control, wildlife habitat, and fighting climate change. 🌎

✅ Eligibility:

Must own and live at the property

Property must be within Bloomington city limits

Income-based eligibility:

Single-income household: under $63,000/year

Multiple-income household: under $72,300/year

🗓️ Apply by Oct. 1
Selected projects will be scheduled for spring 2026.
📄 Proof of income required
🌲 Parks and Recreation will handle all approved tree work.

Apply here ➡️

Page last updated on August 19, 2025 at 4:42 pm IntroductionThe City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department recognizes that there are often steep costs associated with tree removal, mitigation, and tree planting. The purpose of the Tree Assistance Program is to assist City of Bloomington res...

07/23/2025

🌿 Help Connect Bloomington’s Wildlife Habitats! 🌿
Bloomington has relaunched its interactive Habitat Connectivity Map, making it easy for residents to support local conservation!
By pledging your yard or greenspace, you can:
✅ Plant native species
✅ Remove invasive plants
✅ Help link wildlife habitats across the city
Even small actions—like planting a tree or native garden—contribute to a larger network of connected habitats.

📍 Pledges appear on the map, showing a growing community effort to restore habitat corridors in Bloomington.

Take the pledge and add your greenspace today:
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