Environmental Defenders of McHenry County

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Environmental Tips, In the News

Sensible Salting

February 4, 2019 Cynthia Kanner

Winter isn’t over – please stay informed about the issues with over-oversalting.

 

Defenders’ Road Salt Article 2018-11-26

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  • Environmental Defenders celebrates 50 years of Preserving, Protecting and Educating!
  • The Green Read is open seven days a week and The Green Spot is open five days a week - Tues-Sat. Great books, Defenders' wear and select sustainable gifts available at both stores.
  • Order Defenders' wear at https://www.hyperstitch.com/category/clubs/environmental-defenders-of-mchenry-county/
  • Join us on February 1 for a restoration workday at 2222 S. Dean Street! Fire to follow.
  • Green Screen film - January 27 at 7PM - MCC.

Preserve. Protect. Educate. Since 1970

  • Environmental Defenders celebrates 50 years of Preserving, Protecting and Educating!
  • The Green Read is open seven days a week and The Green Spot is open five days a week - Tues-Sat. Great books, Defenders' wear and select sustainable gifts available at both stores.
  • Order Defenders' wear at https://www.hyperstitch.com/category/clubs/environmental-defenders-of-mchenry-county/
  • Join us on February 1 for a restoration workday at 2222 S. Dean Street! Fire to follow.
  • Green Screen film - January 27 at 7PM - MCC.
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