The Community Organizations database provides information about Monroe County nonprofits and groups.

 

Environmental Protection - Community Organizations

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Bloomington Parks Foundation

Description: 

The Bloomington Parks Foundation, through the community’s generous support, enhances and expands the parks and recreation services of the award-winning Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department. By receiving gifts of land and funds, we are able to secure new park space and trails and improve existing facilities.

We are also able to achieve our goal of improving the lives of children. By providing scholarship assistance to youth whose families’ incomes are in the lowest income brackets, young members of our community can learn lifelong skills such as swimming and build positive relationships through participation in a broad range of park programs.

Address
Bloomington
IN
47402

CanopyBloomington, Inc.

Description: 

We are a social impact organization in Bloomington, IN whose mission is to grow and sustainably manage Bloomington's urban forest for the many environmental, health, economic, and social benefits of trees with a focus on tree equity and community engagement.

CORE VALUES:

  • Community and Cooperation - Inspire, educate, empower, and employ the community toward our common goals, working with all stakeholders for the benefit of Bloomington and our urban forest.
  • Equity and Inclusion - Ensure communities that need greening the most are prioritized and have equitable access to opportunities and resources; support youth and those in need with job opportunities.
  • Environmental Sustainability - Promote the stewardship and management of a resilient and sustainably-structured urban forest to yield a highly functional urban ecosystem now and into the future.
  • Public Health and Happiness - Facilitate improved physical and mental health of residents and increase community capacity by building a greener city through community engagement.
  • Science and Creativity - Dedicated to transparent, data-driven decision-making integrated with creative and inspirational initiatives that celebrate and communicate our green goals.

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Year Established: 
2021 (all day)
Address
Bloomington
In
47407

Circular Indiana

Description: 

Circular Indiana is focused on education and advocacy to strengthen the circular economy. Indiana is ready to leverage our unique strengths—manufacturing industry, transportation network, and geographic position—to eliminate waste, create jobs, and strengthen supply chains with benefits for all. Circular Indiana is here to lead the transformation. Previously: Indiana Recycling Coalition

Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated
Address
P.O. Box 7108 IN
Bloomington
IN
47407-7108
Contact
Carey
Hamilton
Executive Director
812-331-3006
Free:1-877-283-9550

Ducks Unlimited

Description: 

Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.

Waterfowl conservation is facing important challenges as wetlands and other habitats are being degraded and destroyed across the continent. Ducks Unlimited has a vision to reverse this trend.

Address
IN

Earth Care

Description: 

Earth Care seeks to listen to and work with all concerned religious communities and individuals in order to create an ever-widening circle of care for creation. We urge all Indiana's faith communities to be centers of this care by living more prudently and speaking up for policies that embody creation care.

Address
1228 E. Maxwell Lane
Bloomington
IN
47401
Additional Address
1714 S. Wilton Drive
Bloomington
IN
47401
Contact

Indiana Karst Conservancy

Description: 

The Indiana Karst Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and conservation of Indiana's unique karst features. The IKC was formed by concerned individuals when it was apparent that no similar group was actively protecting such features for their inherent geological, biological, and archeological importance.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
P.O. Box 2401
Indianapolis
IN
46206
Contact
Julian
Lewis
President
812-967-7592

Lothlorien Society

Description: 

Lothlorien Nature Sanctuary is a green haven and center for spiritual retreat dedicated to the healing of the earth and of one another. Lothlorien is part of Elvin H.O.M.E., Inc. (Holy Order of Mother Earth) a federal 501c3 organization. Lothlorien is 109 acres of forested hills and valleys located at the edge of Southern Indiana's limestone belt. It is a place to escape the outside world, drop its concerns and masks, and attune to the natural rhythms of the earth.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
P.O. Box 1082
Bloomington
In
47402
Contact

Monroe County's Identify and Reduce Invasive Species (MC-IRIS)

Description: 

>Monroe County's Identify and Reduce Invasive Species is a coalition of Monroe County citizens aimed at reducing the environmental and economic impact of invasive species in our county through education and action.

Year Established: 
2009 (all day)
Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Bloomington
IN

South Central Chapter of the Indiana native Plant and Wildflower Society

Description: 

We are the Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society. Our mission is to promote the appreciation, preservation, conservation, utilization and scientific study of the flora native to Indiana and to educate the public about the values, beauty, diversity and environmental importance of indigenous vegetation.

Address
Bloomington
IN

Sycamore Land Trust

Description: 

Sycamore Land Trust is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects important natural areas and family farms in 26 southern Indiana counties. We are member supported. Many of our preserves are open to the public for hiking and bird watching, and we offer environmental education activities, events, and volunteer opportunities.

Year Established: 
1990 (all day)
Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated
Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Bloomington
IN
47407

Uplands Network of the Hoosier Chapter of Sierra Club

Description: 

Welcome to the Uplands Network! As part of the state Hoosier Chapter of Sierra Club, we gather environmental supporters to form a local outings group. Activities include regular outings and monthly meetings with topics of interest. We partner with established environmental groups in the area to protect, preserve, and explore together.

What We Do: We provide safe experiences in nature for everyone while working to preserve the natural areas around us. You do not need to be a member of Sierra Club to join our outings/events.

Address
Bloomington
IN
47408