
Green Screen film jan 25

Dress for the weather & join the Environmental Defenders on a guided sunset stroll..HIKING HARVARD.
4PM at Rush Creek Conservation Area 20501 McGuire Rd. Harvard, IL
Bring your ideas, voice and questions to help dream up a more resilient community. We’ll discuss environmental ethics, advocacy & stewardship. Collaboration to follow at Rush Creek Distilling.
Second Members-Only Bike Ride Hosted by Your Transportation Committee!
On Sunday, September 23, 2018, from Noon to 2:30 PM approximately, your Transportation Committee will hold its second annual bike ride. We will meet at Prairie Trail in the Crystal Lake south parking lot between Eastgate Road and Main Street, off Berkshire. It will be a 15-mile loop that will include Winding Creek, Riverbottom Ice Cream Company in Algonquin (with a stop for ice cream), and Golf Course Road. An additional ride to Oak Street that will add five miles is possible once we are back at our starting point. Any questions, please contact me at ckustra111@gmail.com.
Environmental Defenders Create Our Version of The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” album cover! (L-R: Carina Vowels, Barb Day, Lindsey DiCello, Cynthia Kanner) Thanks to Ashley Plaza for taking the photo!
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Environmental Defenders and The Human Race
The Environmental Defenders is joining The McHenry County Human Race! When you register to run, half of your registration is donated to us when you pick Environmental Defenders as your charity! And, if you make additional donations or create your very own fundraising page, 100% of those donations go to The Environmental Defenders! And, you can run on your own, join a team or create your own team. So, GET YOUR HERO ON and run for YOUR ENVIRONMENT! (Do you have friends or family who live far away? They can participate, too, as a virtual runner!)To register, please go to www.mchumanrace.org. Theme: GET YOUR HERO ON – Register Online
Offline Registration
Cash Prizes – Volunteer Center provides a total of $2,400 in cash prizes to participating charities Invite others to the race – help win charities these prizes:
The race will be held at: McHenry County College
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The Environmental Defenders is joining The McHenry County Human Race! When you register to run, half of your registration is donated to us when you pick Environmental Defenders as your charity! And, if you make additional donations or create your very own fundraising page, 100% of those donations go to The Environmental Defenders! And, you can run on your own, join a team or create your own team. So, GET YOUR HERO ON and run for YOUR ENVIRONMENT! (Do you have friends or family who live far away? They can participate, too, as a virtual runner!)To register, please go to www.mchumanrace.org.
Offline Registration
The race will be held at: McHenry County College
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Sale begins, Friday, November 24
Open Nov. 24, 25 and 26
Dec. 2 and 3
Dec. 9 and 10
Dec. 16 and 17
$50 any tree (free if volunteering for full day)
Hours: 9AM to 4PM
Pioneer Tree Farm 4614 Pioneer Rd, McHenry IL 60051
(815) 385-8512Call Alice or Bill to volunteer!
The tree sale and bake sale is an annual fundraiser with 10% of tree sale proceeds benefiting The Environmental Defenders.
Green Spot Holiday Hallway Book Sale – Woodstock Square Mall
Friday November 24th through Saturday December 9th
Closed Sundays, bag sale last three days.
Hours are the same as the Green Spot hours, with the exception of the first evening. We will also be open on Monday 11/27 and Monday 12/4.
Green Spot Hours:
Tuesday – Friday 11:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm
Volunteers are asked to wear work clothes, gloves, and boots and meet at the Soil & Water Conservation District building at 2222 Dean Street (corner of Dean and Route 14). All necessary equipment, water, and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Nancy Schietzelt at 815-356-1710. Come help us make apositive difference in our environment and enjoy some time outdoors!