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SUMMARY:The Great Seed & Soil Event
DESCRIPTION:The Great Seed and Soil Event is back for its third year brought to you by the Center for Agrarian Learning at MCC and the University of Illinois extension Master Gardeners! This popular annual event is designed for anyone interested in growing their own food and expanding home gardening skills. \nWe have amazing vendors and non-profits\, kids’ activities and demonstrations throughout the day\, and lots of free seeds to give away! Come pick out veggies\, herbs\, natives\, and flowers for free! \n\nMicro-Talks\nThree informative talks will be happening throughout the day: \n\n10:30 a.m. – Why and How to Build a 10-by-10 Pocket Prairie with Will’s Native Perennials\n11:30 a.m. – Urban Agroforestry: A Food Forest at Home with Stephanie Tesmer\n12:30 p.m. – Composting: Home and Commercial with Midwest Organics Recycling and Illinois Food Scrap and Composting Coalition\n\n\nDemonstrations\nThe Master Gardeners will be hosting gardening demos throughout the day\, including: \n\nComposting\nWinter sowing\nIndoor lighting\nKids’ art projects\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is not required\, but you may sign up in advance. Contact Sheri Doyel or call (815) 479-7618 for more information.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-great-seed-soil-event/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Education,Public Events,Water and Natural Resource Protection
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SUMMARY:McHenry County Water Forum
DESCRIPTION:Watersheds\nWater Quality\, Flooding\, Land Use\, and Resiliency in McHenry County\nLearn How Our Water Works\, The Threats To Our Water\, And How You Can Help Protect It \nFeaturing Presentations By: \n\nCecily Cunz\, Senior Environmental Planner – Baxter and Woodman Consulting Engineers\nBrad Andresen\, Chief Ecologist – Village of Algonquin\nMichelle Zimmerman\, Assistant Director of Public Works – Village of Algonquin\n\nHosted By: \n\nThe McHenry County Department of Planning and Development with support from our sponsors and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County\nFully Catered by Dukes Ale House and Kitchen:\n\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
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-water-forum/
LOCATION:McHenry County College Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Education,Water and Natural Resource Protection
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T170000
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SUMMARY:McHenry County Fair
DESCRIPTION:The McHenry County Fair will soon be here from July 30 – August 4. The Defenders have a great spot this year to share our message with the public in Building C with several tables of displays and air conditioning!!.  We need your help to spread our environmental message to residents. This is the best opportunity to reach ordinary families! We need your help to be effective during the fair. Please sign up for as many slots as you are interested in. \nThe Fair is not offering free tickets. The cost of a weekly pass is $30\, a one day adult ticket is $10\, but for seniors 60+ a one day ticket is only $5. Please be prepared to buy your own ticket for your volunteer days\, or contact Pat Lawlor if you prefer to be reimbursed by the Defenders. If you purchase your ticket before July 29\, you will receive a $2 discount. \nTo volunteer contact Pat Lawlor patlawlor117@gmail.com or sign up at https://signup.com/go/gLupmmZ
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-fair-2/
LOCATION:McHenry County Fairgrounds\, 12015 Country Club Rd\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Education,Outdoor Events,Outings,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T190000
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SUMMARY:Conversación de Conservación Outdoor Skills Expo
DESCRIPTION:¡Acompáñanos a kayakear\, pescar y a practicar cómo montar una tienda de campaña para acampar! Todo el equipo se proporciona junto con lecciones sobre cómo hacerlo. Instrucciones bilingües disponibles. Este es un evento GRATIS\, pero es necesario registrarse. Por favor regístrese en here \nCome experience kayaking\, setting up tents\, and fishing! All equipment is provided along with lessons on how to. Bilingual instructions are available. Dress for the weather. \nConversación de Conservación is collaborative effort by groups that meet and plan special programs offered to our Latino community in McHenry County\, including The Environmental Defenders\, The Land Conservancy\, McHenry County Conservation District\, Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge\, Youth & Family Center of McHenry County and Hispanic Connections Woodstock. \nRegistration is required. Please register here \nregister here
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/conversacion-de-conservacion-outdoor-skills-expo/
LOCATION:The Hollows Conservation Area\, 3804 Route 14\, Cary\, 60013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Education,Outdoor Events
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SUMMARY:Salt Smart BMP Talk & Tour
DESCRIPTION:Salt Smart Training for Parking Lots and Sidewalks\nTuesday\, October 24\, 2023\n8:00 AM to 1:00 PM\n\nRingers Landscaping\n2101 IL – Route 176\nCrystal Lake\, IL 60014\n\nThe excessive use of road salt is polluting the water resources we all depend on. Salt Smart practices help maintain safety while reducing pollution and saving money. The exciting new Salt Smart Certified training program teaches snow and ice management professionals how to use industry-proven Salt Smart practices that maintain safety on parking lots and sidewalks while reducing pollution and saving money. The Salt Smart Certified training is designed for management staff from organizations like private contractors\, businesses\, park districts\, school districts\, public libraries\, municipalities\, or others who maintain parking lots and sidewalks during the winter. Salt Smart Certified was developed for Illinois by the Smart Salt Collaborative\, a program of the Conservation Foundation\, and a steering committee of professionals with funding from a grant by the Illinois EPA. Individuals who attend this training program and pass the evaluation will be recognized as Salt Smart Trained for three years. Organizations with Smart Salt Trained staff can choose to register as Salt Smart Certified. Visit saltsmart.org/certified for more information.\n\nThis program includes a tour of the brine making facility and equipment that Ringers Landscaping uses to successfully (and profitably) implement Salt Smart practices in their winter operations.\n\nThere is a $25 registration fee for this program that covers the cost for instruction\, training materials\, snacks\, and beverages.\nREGISTER HERE: https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/…/salt-smart-talk-and…\n\nContact Scott Kuykendall\, McHenry County Water Resources Specialist\, if you have questions or need additional information.\nSHKuykendall@mchenrycountyil.gov\n\nThese popular Talk and Tour programs showcase best management practices that have been successfully implemented in McHenry County.\n\nThe programs are a collaborative effort between the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and the McHenry County Department of Planning and Development.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/salt-smart-bmp-talk-tour/
LOCATION:Ringers Landscaping\, 2101 IL-176\, Crystal Lake\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Management Practices,Community Outreach,Education,Public Events,Water and Natural Resource Protection
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SUMMARY:Young Advocate's Applesauce Canning
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun day of applesauce canning with Defenders’ Young Advocates!!\n\nRSVP Here: https://forms.gle/B122tPVHEjyw5PkE6\n\nAre you interested in learning how to can food?\nDo you want to learn how to preserve your food and extend it’s life cycle to reduce food waste?\nDo you want to feel more connected to local farms and be able to depend less on big box grocery stores?\nIf so\, please join us for a fun day of canning applesauce!\n\nFor health code reasons\, you must be a member to join this event.\nNot a member yet? Become one now here: https://mcdef.org/become-a-member/\n\nRSVP Here: https://forms.gle/B122tPVHEjyw5PkE6
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/young-advocates-applesauce-canning/
LOCATION:Lost Valley Visitor Center\, Route 31 & Harts Road\, Ringwood\, IL\, 60071
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Education,Fundraising,Member Events,Waste Reduction,Young Advocates
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SUMMARY:Solar Switch Chicagoland Solar Power Hour
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URL:https://mcdef.org/event/solar-switch-chicagoland-solar-power-hour/
LOCATION:Woodstock Public Library\, 414 W Judd St\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Public Events,Solar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T183000
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SUMMARY:‘30 x 30’ U.S. Land and Oceans Climate Goal
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited! On Tuesday\, April 11\, The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County are hosting an event focused on conservation efforts in the county and across the state. We’ll present information about the Illinois is Beautiful Coalition and Campaign that aims to support President Biden’s America the Beautiful goals\, which are to protect and conserve 30% of land\, water\, and ocean by 2030. IEC will also share updates about the conservation and open space issues that IEC and our partners are working on at the state capitol and beyond. We’re excited to hear from attendees about their perspectives.\n\nThe event will be held at MCC’s Shah Center located at 4100 W Shamrock Lane in McHenry from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. More information about this goal can be found at: https://yaleclimateconnections.org/…/details-behind…/ and at America the Beautiful | U.S. Department of the Interior (doi.gov).\n\nREGISTER IN ADVANCE: https://ilenviro.salsalabs.org/30x30mchenry/index.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=ac420783-2136-4220-808c-004b9aa58714
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/30-x-30-u-s-land-and-oceans-climate-goal/
LOCATION:McHenry County Shah Center\, 4100 West Shamrock Lane\, McHenry\, IL\, 60050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Conservation,Education,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T200000
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SUMMARY:McHenry County 2050 Plan Environmental Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-2050-plan-environmental-workshop/
LOCATION:McHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Education,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T150000
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SUMMARY:BMP Talk & Tour- Green Infrastructure for Roadways: Turf-to-Native Right of Way Project
DESCRIPTION:Friday September 16\, 1-3 pm at the corner of McHenry Ave & Randall Rd in Crystal Lake\n\nWe will hear from McHenry County Division of Transportation staff and Preston Skultety of Hey & Associates.\nPlease register below for this Talk & Tour as space is very limited\, we will also add you to our email reminder list for upcoming talks and tours.\nTo register: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdahWmpoJbBNF…/viewform\n\nThis is the sixth in the series of Friday Talks and Tours scheduled by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County’s Water & Natural Resources Protection Action Team and the McHenry County Department of Planning and Development that showcase some of the exciting Best Management Practices (BMPs) being implemented in McHenry County.\nTo see the evolving schedule of planned Friday BMP Talks and Tours\,\nvisit https://docs.google.com/…/1x7mvYEDi3le5IOw…/edit…
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/bmp-talk-tour-green-infrastructure-for-roadways-turf-to-native-right-of-way-project/
LOCATION:McHenry Ave
CATEGORIES:Best Management Practices,Education,Outdoor Events,Outings,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T200000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual McHenry County Water Forum
DESCRIPTION:McHenry County College Auditorium \nWednesday\, August 31 \n5:30-8pm \nEngaging presentations by water resources experts and fully catered by Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \nSponsored by The McHenry County Department of Planning and Development and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. \nFor more info visit: www.mchenryh2o.com \nOr contact: Scott Kuykendall\, Water Resources Specialist at SHKuykendall@mchenrycountyil.gov
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/5th-annual-mchenry-county-water-forum/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T150000
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SUMMARY:Best Management Practices Talk and Tour: Rain Gardens That Work
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 5\, 1-3 pm \n(rain or shine)  Sunshine will show the full beauty of the vegetation but rainfall will show the rain gardens in action! \nWoodscreek Park \n1420 Willow Tree Dr\, Crystal Lake \n  \nSpeakers \n-Scott Kuykendall\,  McHenry County Water Resource Specialist on Green Infrastructure \n-Crystal Lake Park District staff on How and Why \n-Engineer on Design/Management
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/best-management-practices-talk-and-tour-rain-gardens-that-work/
LOCATION:Woodscreek Park\, 1420 Willow Tree Dr\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Management Practices,Community Outreach,Education,Outdoor Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220807T170000
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CREATED:20220715T164338Z
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SUMMARY:McHenry County Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Defenders will have a display in Conservation World at the McHenry County Fair. \n\nTo volunteer contact Pat Lawlor patlawlor117@gmail.com
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-fair/
LOCATION:McHenry County Fairgrounds\, 12015 Country Club Rd\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Education,Outdoor Events,Outings,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220722T150000
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SUMMARY:Best Management Practices Talk and Tour: How To Successfully Manage Natural Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 22 — From 1 to 3 PM \nEvent is free & open to the public but limited to 30 people \nMeet at Ted Spella Park in Algonquin \nInfrastructure and landscaping that use native vegetation helps to manage stormwater and reduce flooding while also recharging groundwater\, purifying water\, providing habitat\, and creating natural beauty. \nThe use of native vegetation and other forms of green infrastructure are powerful tools to improve resiliency of our communities. While landscaping with native vegetation is not rocket science\, most conventional landscapers do not have the knowledge or skills to successfully install or maintain these systems. When properly implemented by qualified professionals\, natural landscaping can also reduce annual operating costs over conventional landscaping and provide benefits for generations to come. \n· Michele Zimmerman\, Assistant Public Works Director for the Village of Algonquin\, will showcase the natural landscaping systems and best management practices that have been successfully installed at Spella Park.  Michelle will also discuss how the Village uses contracts and performance standards to successfully implement projects throughout the Village. The examples will include detailed information demonstrating the economic benefits. \n· The Village’s ecological contractor\, Resource Environmental Solutions (RES)\, will provide technical guidance on how to properly establish and maintain natural landscaping. This is a great opportunity to learn directly from experts. \nJoin us to see firsthand how these incredible best management practices can be implemented in your communities! Bring your water bottle and be prepared to walk through the park. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register here for this Talk & Tour. This will help us plan refreshments for the event. \nThis is the fourth in the series of Friday Talks and Tours scheduled by the EDMC’s Water & Natural Resources Protection Action Team and the McHenry County Department of Planning and Development that showcase some of the exciting Best Management Practices (BMPs) being implemented in McHenry County. \nClick here for the evolving schedule of planned Friday BMP Talks and Tours. There you will also find links to videos of the past sessions.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/best-management-practices-talk-and-tour-how-to-successfully-manage-natural-landscaping/
LOCATION:Ted Spella Park\, 2610 Harnish Dr\, Algonquin\, IL\, 60102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Management Practices,Community Outreach,Education,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220626T160000
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Safari
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for our family friendly\, outdoor\, kick-off event to celebrate nature’s essential workers. We will have guided hikes\, expert talks\, crafts\, challenges\, prizes and more! We will help you learn how to spot\, identify and protect native pollinators and plants. If you love nature and want to help protect it\, this event is for you. In case of rain\, we will move the activities to the following day\, Sunday\, June 26th.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/pollinator-safari/
LOCATION:Boloria Meadows\, 7219 Millburne Ct\, Bull Valley\, 60050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Education,Outdoor Events,Outings,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T221154
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SUMMARY:Best Management Practices- Electric Vehicles 101: A How-To Guide for Communities
DESCRIPTION:Electric Vehicles 101: A How-To Guide for Communities \nOur Water & Natural Resources Protection Action Team and the McHenry County Department of Planning and Development invite you to attend this second event in a series of Friday BMP Talks and Tours that showcase some of the exciting Best Management Practices (BMPs) being implemented in McHenry County. \nFriday\, June 17\, 1-3 pm \nPark and meet at 1 pm at Electric Vehicle Charging Station in 227 N Throop St Parking Lot\, Woodstock \nThen we will walk together to Stage Left\, 125 W Van Buren St\, Woodstock \nSpeakers: \n-Cynthia Kanner\, Environ. Defenders of McHenry Co. on Woodstock’s EV Charging Stations \n-Tim Milburn\, Green Ways 2Go on EV How-To Guide for Communities \n  \nPark in the parking lot at 227 N Throop St Parking Lot\, Woodstock where we will learn from Environmental Defenders of McHenry County Executive Director Cynthia Kanner on how the Defenders brought two EV charging stations to Woodstock. From there we will walk together to Stage Left for a presentation by Tim Milburn of Green Ways 2Go on An EV How-To Guide for Communities. \nTo register for the June 17 event and be added to the email list for this series\, please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/v76WMZGGvjtXKmcy5 \nYou will also find a link there to the schedule of all the Talks and Tours in this series. \nTo improve the resiliency of our communities and sustainably manage resources\, it is becoming increasingly important to implement the BMPs showcased in this series. Join us to see these inspiring projects in action and learn from the experts how they can be successfully implemented in your communities. Learn how you can save money and resources for your communities or facilities by implementing these best management practices. These events are held monthly on Friday afternoons\, to make attending them convenient for staff of municipalities\, townships\, school districts\, park districts\, libraries\, schools and churches\, as well as the general public. \nThank you to everyone who joined us for the first two talks of this series- Huntley Community School District 158’s Sustainable Practices for Facilities Management and Energy Savings During the Illinois Solar Revolution . If you missed these great programs or want to review what you learned\, you can find the videos at https://youtu.be/0ev4e9F1NmE and https://fb.watch/d58UQEVGdp/
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/best-management-practices-electric-vehicles-101-a-how-to-guide-for-communities/
LOCATION:227 N Throop St Parking Lot\, 227 N Throop St\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Management Practices,Community Outreach,Education,Public Events
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UID:2833-1652382000-1652385600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:The Green Readers Book Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A book club all about nature and the environment. \n  \nFor more information email thegreenreadbookstore@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-green-readers-book-club-meeting/2022-05-12/
LOCATION:The Green Read\, 61 N. Williams\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
CATEGORIES:Bookstore Events,Education,Public Events
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