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TUFLCommunity Survey

Submitted by BridgetB on May 3, 2019 - 3:05pm

TUFL Community SurveyIt’s All About U, Urbana! We value your opinion, and we NEED your thoughts for another valued resource in our City, The Urbana Free Library.

TUFL is depending on you to help with their strategic planning process.

They are conducting a survey to learn more about our community members, what you value about the Library, what services and programs you use, and what you would like to see from the Library in the future as part of our strategic planning process.

Further, even if you do not have a Library card or have not visited the Library in the last year, your responses are important for future planning purposes. If you have used the Library in the past year, please think about your experiences with our collections, services, programs, staff, and facilities when responding to this survey.

Work at the Urbana Business Association as a Marketing and Events Manager

Submitted by BridgetB on April 30, 2019 - 3:53pm

Urbana Business AssociationMARKETING AND EVENTS MANAGER

Job Purpose: The Full Time Marketing & Events Manager is responsible for planning, marketing and execution of reoccurring or special events as well as advertising, promotion, and graphic design services of the UBA; provides leadership assistance in the planning, organization, operation, and evaluation of said events designed to generate revenue for the organization, and provides its members and the business community with an opportunity to reach new and existing consumers; provides promotion of its members and the business community through a variety of avenues with an opportunity to reach new and existing consumers; produces various, ongoing advertising campaigns for the organization that serve to inform businesses and the general public about our mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

20 Percent Off Premium Shredded or Chipped Mulch at LRC

Submitted by admin on April 26, 2019 - 2:39pm
Date: 
May 1, 2019 - 8:00am to May 31, 2019 - 4:00pm

Spring Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Regular price $25/cubic yard; SALE $20/cubic yard

  • Made on-site from local land debris
  • More economical and ecofriendly than bagged material
  • Helps retain moisture and provides a cool environment for plants
  • Increases soil health by improving soil structure and allowing for better irrigation and air movement
  • Easy to plant through, work into soil and will stay in place even on inclines

Please bring your own vehicle/containers/bags for pick-up at our site.

Delivery also available.

Note: First-time customers are encouraged to visit our site to learn about our products prior to purchase.

Arbor Day Foundation Names Urbana Tree City USA and Growth Award Winner

Submitted by BridgetB on March 28, 2019 - 11:24am

White Oak in Urbana IllinoisUrbana was named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The community also received a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating environmental improvement and an increasingly higher level of tree care.

The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.

Urbana achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

LRC B.Y.O.B. Punch Card Program

Submitted by admin on March 27, 2019 - 3:03pm
Date: 
December 31, 2019 - 5:00pm

LRC BucketGet up to 42 five-gallon buckets of LRC product for $30!

The Landscape Recycling Center is replacing its previous compost bucket program with a new punch card system that includes an expanded line-up of LRC products. For just $30 per card, you can:

  • Bring your own five-gallon buckets to our site
  • Fill up to 7 buckets with product per punch (maximum of 42 buckets per card)
  • Choose from garden compost, premium shred mulch, premium chip mulch, standard shred mulch, select chip mulch, or stable-to-soil enhancer. (cannot be used for pulverized topsoil)

Card expires 12/31/19

Punch Card Rules