The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to preserving our natural areas and resources, protecting natural resources, and educating the local community and government as advocates for a healthy environment. We are membership-based and volunteer-driven, creating positive change and influencing sustainable action.
Our Styrofoam Recycling Program is Back!
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9am – 2pm
Algonquin Township Road District
3702 US-14, Crystal Lake
The Environmental Defenders’ Styrofoam Recycling Program is back! Starting in June, we will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-2pm at the Algonquin Township Road District. We still need your support. We are looking for volunteers to help with our program. If you’re able to volunteer with us, please sign up for a a volunteer position this summer!
OUR WORK
Current Initiatives
Community Fridge
The Defenders advocates for waste reduction and tackling food insecurity through our new Community Fridge in the County....
Community Composting
The Defenders advocates for community composting through our new compost drop-off site at the Blue Lotus Temple in Woodstock....
Energy for Everyone
Defenders plans to build a small solar farm through Solar for All on its Dean Street property in Woodstock....
Conversacion de Conservacion
A collaborative effort by groups that meet and plan special programs offered to our Latino community in McHenry County....
County Recycling Drives
Defenders partners with the County’s Department of Health in organizing and publicizing recycling drives for non-curbside recycling items....
Paddle the Kish
This special project works to clear the Kishwaukee River of natural and human made debris from the river in order to create a passable water trail through McHenry County....
River Clean-ups
Organized on an had-hoc basis or as an annual event, river clean-ups both protect our watershed while connecting people to water bodies. ...
Stream Crossing Signage
A grant supported program and partnership with the County’s Division of Transportation to build and place watershed indicator signs across all streams, creeks and rivers....
OUR WORK
Current Initiatives
Community Fridge
The Defenders advocates for waste reduction and tackling food insecurity through our new Community Fridge in the County....
Community Composting
The Defenders advocates for community composting through our new compost drop-off site at the Blue Lotus Temple in Woodstock....
Energy for Everyone
Defenders plans to build a small solar farm through Solar for All on its Dean Street property in Woodstock....
Conversacion de Conservacion
A collaborative effort by groups that meet and plan special programs offered to our Latino community in McHenry County....
County Recycling Drives
Defenders partners with the County’s Department of Health in organizing and publicizing recycling drives for non-curbside recycling items....
Paddle the Kish
This special project works to clear the Kishwaukee River of natural and human made debris from the river in order to create a passable water trail through McHenry County....
River Clean-ups
Organized on an had-hoc basis or as an annual event, river clean-ups both protect our watershed while connecting people to water bodies. ...
Stream Crossing Signage
A grant supported program and partnership with the County’s Division of Transportation to build and place watershed indicator signs across all streams, creeks and rivers....