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SUMMARY:Monarch Family Fun Fair
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge and The Monarch Coalition invite you to … \nThe 11th Annual MONARCH FAMILY FUN FAIR! Migrate to the beach and get in FREE for a family afternoon and learn all about Monarchs. A Monarch extravaganza with butterfly and pollinator plants information\, monarch art show\, science table activities\, art activities\, a big monarch migration route map and information on how Mexico\, Canada and USA are collaborating! We also will have pollinator plants available to purchase from our participating nurseries. A Community Band Showcase will also be providing music at the band shell starting at 1pm. \nSpecial Thanks to Crystal Lake Culvers Restaurant for once again providing \nFREE Ice Cream chips to fair goers who complete our Monarch Quiz!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/monarch-family-fun-fair-2/
LOCATION:Crystal Lake Park District
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Education,Outdoor Events,Promotions,Public Events,Water and Natural Resource Protection,Young Advocates
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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/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Sternes Woods Park\, 5617 Hillside Rd\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
CATEGORIES:Work Days and Clean-ups
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SUMMARY:Electronics Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Registration Required at www.mcdh.info \nMcHenry County Fairgrounds\, 11900 Country Club Road\, Woodstock
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/electronics-recycling-event/
LOCATION:McHenry County Fairgrounds\, 12015 Country Club Rd\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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SUMMARY:Picnic with Water & Natural Resources Protection Action Team
DESCRIPTION:The Water and Natural Resources Protection Action Team invites you to a picnic and hike at the Defenders’ Dean Street property! Many of our members have never been to the site consisting of 8 acres situated between MCCD’s Kishwaukee Headwaters park to the South and the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) property to the north. So\, we hope you can join us for a picnic and walk from 4 – 7pm on Sunday\, September 13th! \nPlease use the parking lot at 2222 Dean Street on the south edge of Woodstock by the SWCD building where we’ll enjoy our picnic. We’ll have a hot grill ready to cook hotdogs\, veggie dogs and brats with buns and condiments. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Don’t forget your reusable dinnerware. Water will be provided. \nFollowing our picnic\, we’ll head out for a hike through our property led by Cindy Skrukrud\, Chair of our action team\, as she shares the history of the site. Jacob Karkowski\, another team member\, will explain the restoration work at the site that we’ve completed over the years as well as the work that is continuing. We’ll have additional members along who will point out all the insects\, birds\, and flowers. You can download the iNaturalist app on your phone to identify on your own\, as well. \nPlease dress for buggy weather and bring insect repellent\, as there will surely be mosquitoes. In order for our team to plan\, please RSVP to Nancy Schietzelt at buroak92@gmail.com by Friday\, September 11th. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/picnic-with-water-natural-resources-protection-action-team/
LOCATION:2222 Dean Street\, 2222 Dean Street\, Woodstock\, 60098\, United States
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SUMMARY:McHenry County Water Forum
DESCRIPTION:The McHenry County Water Forum is a free public event that provides a festive atmosphere where residents\, businesses and elected officials can learn what makes the regions water supplies special and how our water resources can be protected into the future. \nThis fully catered program is held every fall at the McHenry County College Auditorium and features presentations by scientists\, planners\, and engineers who specialize in water resources. \nThis year’s Water Forum will focus on “Water Sustainability” and features a great line up of presentations that will provide guests with a solid understanding of McHenry Counties water resources. \nMcHenry County College – Luecht Auditorium\n8900 US Hwy 14\, Building B\nCrystal Lake\, IL 60012 \nLearn How Our Water Works\, The Threats to Our Water\, And How You Can Help Protect It \nFeaturing Presentations By:\nDan Hadley\, Hydrogeologist-Illinois State Water Survey (Shallow Groundwater Sustainability)\nVlad Iordache\, Hydrogeologist-Illinois State Water Survey (Deep Groundwater Sustainability)\nScott Kuykendall\, Water Resources Specialist-McHenry County Planning and Development \nHosted By:\nThe McHenry County Department of Planning and Development\nwith support from our sponsors and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County \nFully Catered by Dukes Ale House and Kitchen:\nOur goal is for everyone to go home smarter…and fuller…than they arrived! \nNo registration needed\, just bring your curiosity and a healthy appetite \nmchenryh2o.com \nFor More information contact Scott Kuykendall\, Water Resources Specialist at SHKuykendall@mchenrycountyil.gov
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-water-forum-2/
LOCATION:McHenry County College Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Education,Water and Natural Resource Protection
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SUMMARY:Recycling Drive
DESCRIPTION:McHenry County Department of Health\nMcHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\nSaturday\, May 30th | 9am-12pm \nPaper Shredding\, Styrofoam\, textiles\, fluorescent and LED light bulb ($)
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/recycling-drive-6/
LOCATION:McHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
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