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SUMMARY:Pollinator Week
DESCRIPTION:It’s Pollinator Week in McHenry County! Join us in celebration! \n\nPollinator Week is celebrated June 16-22. Under the inspiring theme “Pollinators Weave Connections\,” this year’s event urges us to appreciate the important role pollinators play. These essential creatures\, including bees\, butterflies\, moths\, beetles and hummingbirds\, are the unsung heroes behind the food we enjoy and the beauty that surrounds us. \nHere in McHenry County\, a coalition of conservation groups and local libraries are sponsoring film showings\, walks\, celebrations and stewardship events- all connected to understanding the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystems\, economies and agriculture. Find the full schedule of activities at tinyurl.com/2025PollinatorWk. \nOver the course of the week\, eleven local libraries will host showings of What’s the Rush?\, a special video presentation from Professor Doug Tallamy on the Homegrown National Park Movement. By creating native habitat\, you can help restore nature while experiencing the joy and fulfillment of connecting with the world around you. \nEach film showing will be followed by a presentation on available local resources and Q & A session. There will be a drawing for a pocket pollinator garden plant collection provided by Small Waters Education at each library event. \n🐝🦋🌳☀️🌎🪲 \nRead more about Pollinator Week at pollinator.org/pollinator-week and the Homegrown National Park Movement at homegrownnationalpark.org
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SUMMARY:Sterne’s Fen Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:THE GROUP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe meet once a month at Sterne’s outdoor pavilion\, 5617 Hillside Dr. from 9-11AM.  Volunteers have a chance to learn about restoration ecology and what makes Sterne’s Fen special.  Please bring a water bottle and a pair of work gloves.  The park district will supply loppers and bow saws.  Invasives like honeysuckle and buckthorn are crowding out the native fen species.  The brush also prevents the use of controlled burns on the fen. Email Brice Alt\, volunteer site steward\, to receive a monthly workday reminder: bricemaieralt@hotmail.com. \n \nTHE PARK \nSterne’s Woods & Fen became an Illinois State Nature Preserve in 1994 to preserve and protect its unique ecology.  A fen is a rare type of wetland in which cold groundwater that is high in calcium and magnesium seeps to the surface.  The unique water chemistry supports plants that grow nowhere else.  Sterne’s Fen is home to at least 10 rare or endangered plant species.  The surrounding parkland acts as a buffer to the fen and includes prairie\, oak savanna\, and flatwood ecosystems.  Every one of those ecosystems can benefit from the efforts of volunteers.  Join us once a month and learn about them! \n \nTHANK YOU \nMuch thanks to the local groups who have volunteered with us at Sterne’s:  the MUDD trail running club\, the Silver and Sleepy Hollow Creeks Watershed Coalition\, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County\, the BREAK\, Jacobs High School Interact\, Crystal Lake South Elementary\, Girl Scout Troop 888\, Cub Scout Pack 156\, and Boy Scout Troops 158 and 368.  We can accommodate community groups!  Just give us a heads-up of how many volunteers to expect. \nNEWS \nA video about Sterne’s Fen: https://youtu.be/DMVPl80PDQ0 \nPark district updates:  https://www.crystallakeparks.org/project-updates#SternesFen\nWho was Ted Sterne?  The Crystal Lake Historical Society article: https://www.dropbox.com/s/h61unofnnnx06kg/Ted%20Sterne%20.pdf?dl=0\nECOLOGIC RESTORATION \nBy volunteering at a Sterne’s workday you’re helping with the ecologic restoration of an exceedingly rare type of habitat. \nTo learn more about restoration ecology\, here’s a quick video: https://youtu.be/VNwQ6cRMTKI \nSterne’s Fen has a management plan: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9ekp2nfniddn1d6/1989%20management%20plan.pdf?dl=0
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/sternes-fen-restoration-workday-3/
LOCATION:Sternes Woods Park\, 5617 Hillside Rd\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
CATEGORIES:Work Days and Clean-ups
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SUMMARY:Duke's Alehouse Pride Ride
DESCRIPTION:Pride Ride Event Schedule \nJoin us for a special Pride Ride on June 22nd! We’re hosting a fun bike ride starting at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen and ending at the Food Shed Co-op. It’s going to be a fantastic day of community\, celebration\, and good times. We’ll have games and activities at the Food Shed Co-op patio. Stay tuned for more details as we finalize the plans in the coming weeks. We’re so excited to have you join us! \nSunday\, June 22nd from 11:00AM – 2:30PM (and beyond) \n$45 per guest includes: \n\n2 drink tickets\nDuke’s homemade snacks\nSack Lunch provided by FoodShed Coop\nGames and Activities\nLive Entertainment\nGoodie Bag\n\nMorning Activities \n11:00 AM: Registration and Check-in at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \n11:30 AM: Welcome and Safety Briefing \n11:45 AM: Start of the Bike Ride to FoodShed Coop \nMid-Day Activities \n12:15 PM: Lunch Break at FoodShed Coop \n1:00 PM: Games and Activities \n1:45 PM: Start of the Bike Ride back to Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \nAfternoon Activities \n2:30 PM: Arrive at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \n2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Outdoor Block Party with Food and Drinks
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/dukes-alehouse-pride-ride/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
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