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SUMMARY:Use-It-Again Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Garage Sale \nJune 4-6 | 9am – 4pm\nJune 11-13 | 9am – 4pm \nAll items must be CLEAN and in working order with all of their parts (cords\, battery packs\, etc). \nPreferred Items: \n\nToys & games\nKitchen items (utensils\, plates & bowls\, pots & pans)\nSturdy\, non-upholstered furniture & yard furniture\nAnything for the yard/garden\n\nWe CANNOT Accept: \n\nClothing\nStuffed animals\nUpholstered furniture\nLarge appliances\nNon-working or unclean small appliances or toy\nTVs\, monitors\, computers\nLarge exercise equipment\n\nVolunteer
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/use-it-again-garage-sale-9/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Member Events,Public Events,Waste Reduction
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CREATED:20260507T181328Z
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SUMMARY:Use-It-Again Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Garage Sale \nJune 4-6 | 9am – 4pm\nJune 11-13 | 9am – 4pm \nAll items must be CLEAN and in working order with all of their parts (cords\, battery packs\, etc). \nPreferred Items: \n\nToys & games\nKitchen items (utensils\, plates & bowls\, pots & pans)\nSturdy\, non-upholstered furniture & yard furniture\nAnything for the yard/garden\n\nWe CANNOT Accept: \n\nClothing\nStuffed animals\nUpholstered furniture\nLarge appliances\nNon-working or unclean small appliances or toy\nTVs\, monitors\, computers\nLarge exercise equipment\n\nVolunteer
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/use-it-again-garage-sale-8/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Member Events,Public Events,Waste Reduction
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20260507T180555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T180555Z
UID:6284-1780736400-1780761600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Use-It-Again Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Garage Sale \nJune 4-6 | 9am – 4pm\nJune 11-13 | 9am – 4pm \nAll items must be CLEAN and in working order with all of their parts (cords\, battery packs\, etc). \nPreferred Items: \n\nToys & games\nKitchen items (utensils\, plates & bowls\, pots & pans)\nSturdy\, non-upholstered furniture & yard furniture\nAnything for the yard/garden\n\nWe CANNOT Accept: \n\nClothing\nStuffed animals\nUpholstered furniture\nLarge appliances\nNon-working or unclean small appliances or toy\nTVs\, monitors\, computers\nLarge exercise equipment\n\nVolunteer
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/use-it-again-garage-sale-7/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Member Events,Public Events,Waste Reduction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20260507T180526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T180526Z
UID:6282-1780650000-1780675200@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Use-It-Again Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Garage Sale \nJune 4-6 | 9am – 4pm\nJune 11-13 | 9am – 4pm \nAll items must be CLEAN and in working order with all of their parts (cords\, battery packs\, etc). \nPreferred Items: \n\nToys & games\nKitchen items (utensils\, plates & bowls\, pots & pans)\nSturdy\, non-upholstered furniture & yard furniture\nAnything for the yard/garden\n\nWe CANNOT Accept: \n\nClothing\nStuffed animals\nUpholstered furniture\nLarge appliances\nNon-working or unclean small appliances or toy\nTVs\, monitors\, computers\nLarge exercise equipment\n\nVolunteer
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/use-it-again-garage-sale-6/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Member Events,Public Events,Waste Reduction
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20260507T180435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T180435Z
UID:6280-1780563600-1780588800@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Use-It-Again Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Garage Sale \nJune 4-6 | 9am – 4pm\nJune 11-13 | 9am – 4pm \nAll items must be CLEAN and in working order with all of their parts (cords\, battery packs\, etc). \nPreferred Items: \n\nToys & games\nKitchen items (utensils\, plates & bowls\, pots & pans)\nSturdy\, non-upholstered furniture & yard furniture\nAnything for the yard/garden\n\nWe CANNOT Accept: \n\nClothing\nStuffed animals\nUpholstered furniture\nLarge appliances\nNon-working or unclean small appliances or toy\nTVs\, monitors\, computers\nLarge exercise equipment\n\nVolunteer
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/use-it-again-garage-sale-donation/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Member Events,Public Events,Waste Reduction
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CREATED:20260507T180210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T180210Z
UID:6278-1780480800-1780498800@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Use-It-Again Garage Sale (Donation Drop-Off)
DESCRIPTION:Donation Drop-Off\nSUN May 31 | 2pm – 4pm\nMON June 1- WED June 3 | 10am – 3pm \nAll items must be CLEAN and in working order with all of their parts (cords\, battery packs\, etc). \nPreferred Items: \n\nToys & games\nKitchen items (utensils\, plates & bowls\, pots & pans)\nSturdy\, non-upholstered furniture & yard furniture\nAnything for the yard/garden\n\nWe CANNOT Accept: \n\nClothing\nStuffed animals\nUpholstered furniture\nLarge appliances\nNon-working or unclean small appliances or toy\nTVs\, monitors\, computers\nLarge exercise equipment\n\nVolunteer
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/use-it-again-garage-sale-donation-drop-off-4/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Member Events,Public Events,Waste Reduction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20260507T180142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T180142Z
UID:6276-1780394400-1780412400@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Use-It-Again Garage Sale (Donation Drop-Off)
DESCRIPTION:Donation Drop-Off\nSUN May 31 | 2pm – 4pm\nMON June 1- WED June 3 | 10am – 3pm \nAll items must be CLEAN and in working order with all of their parts (cords\, battery packs\, etc). \nPreferred Items: \n\nToys & games\nKitchen items (utensils\, plates & bowls\, pots & pans)\nSturdy\, non-upholstered furniture & yard furniture\nAnything for the yard/garden\n\nWe CANNOT Accept: \n\nClothing\nStuffed animals\nUpholstered furniture\nLarge appliances\nNon-working or unclean small appliances or toy\nTVs\, monitors\, computers\nLarge exercise equipment\n\nVolunteer
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/use-it-again-garage-sale-donation-drop-off-3/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Member Events,Public Events,Waste Reduction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20260507T175855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T180006Z
UID:6272-1780308000-1780326000@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Use-It-Again Garage Sale (Donation Drop-Off)
DESCRIPTION:Donation Drop-Off\nSUN May 31 | 2pm – 4pm\nMON June 1- WED June 3 | 10am – 3pm \nAll items must be CLEAN and in working order with all of their parts (cords\, battery packs\, etc). \nPreferred Items: \n\nToys & games\nKitchen items (utensils\, plates & bowls\, pots & pans)\nSturdy\, non-upholstered furniture & yard furniture\nAnything for the yard/garden\n\nWe CANNOT Accept: \n\nClothing\nStuffed animals\nUpholstered furniture\nLarge appliances\nNon-working or unclean small appliances or toy\nTVs\, monitors\, computers\nLarge exercise equipment\n\nVolunteer
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/use-it-again-garage-sale-donation-drop-off-2/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Member Events,Public Events,Waste Reduction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20260507T175457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T180048Z
UID:6268-1780236000-1780243200@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Use-It-Again Garage Sale (Donation Drop-Off)
DESCRIPTION:Donation Drop-Off\nSUN May 31 | 2pm – 4pm\nMON June 1- WED June 3 | 10am – 3pm \nAll items must be CLEAN and in working order with all of their parts (cords\, battery packs\, etc). \nPreferred Items: \n\nToys & games\nKitchen items (utensils\, plates & bowls\, pots & pans)\nSturdy\, non-upholstered furniture & yard furniture\nAnything for the yard/garden\n\nWe CANNOT Accept: \n\nClothing\nStuffed animals\nUpholstered furniture\nLarge appliances\nNon-working or unclean small appliances or toy\nTVs\, monitors\, computers\nLarge exercise equipment\n\nVolunteer
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/use-it-again-garage-sale-donation-drop-off/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Member Events,Public Events,Waste Reduction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20260115T185008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T221536Z
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SUMMARY:Defenders' 2026 Annual Meeting & Brunch
DESCRIPTION:DATE: March 8th\, 2026 \nTIME: 11am-2pm \nLOCATION: Oruga Social | 1000 McHenry Ave\, Crystal Lake\, IL 60014 \nBrunch will be included with the ticket. \n\n\n\nLive Auction: There will be an in-person 50/50 cash raffle\, live mini silent auction\, and bag raffle at the event. Cash and card will be accepted. \nSponsorships: You can be a sponsor of our Annual Meeting and have your own table for friends and family. For sponsorship tickets\, please email Erin at defendersdirector@gmail.com or call our office at 815-338-0393. \n\n\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/defenders-2026-annual-meeting-brunch/
LOCATION:Oruga Social\, 1000 McHenry Ave\,\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Dinner,Fundraising,Member Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20250710T173251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T183039Z
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SUMMARY:MCCD's First Fridays Concerts - Defenders Meetup!
DESCRIPTION:Join our Defenders Meetup at MCCD’s First Fridays Concerts! Enjoy music\, meet members\, & learn about the Defenders.     \n  \n\n\n\nJoin us on the first Friday of each month this summer for an evening of music under the oaks! Bring a picnic dinner\, enjoy the beautiful view and stay for a free concert from talented\, regional musicians.\n\n\nSeating is first-come\, first-serve.\n\nFind us at our yellow tablecloth! \n\n\n\n Lost Valley Visitor Center Patio\, Glacial Park\n 7-8:30 PM\n July 11\, August 1\, and September 5\n\n FREE & All Ages \n\n\n\nInvite your friends and we will see you there!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mccds-first-fridays-concerts-defenders-meetup-3/
LOCATION:Lost Valley Visitor Center Patio\, Glacial
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Member Events,Outings,Young Advocates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20250709T204121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T235508Z
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SUMMARY:Defenders’ Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join the Defenders for a nostalgic afternoon of connection\, nature\, and community on Saturday\, August 9th from 12–3 PM at Pleasant Valley Conservation Area in Woodstock! \nThis is more than just a gathering—it’s a chance for members to relax\, reconnect\, and celebrate everything we stand for\, surrounded by the beauty of Pleasant Valley. \nBring a dish to share\, and let’s create a delicious spread together! Please be conscious of plastic foodware and excess packaging waste. Thank you! \nKnow someone who cares about the environment? Bring them along—they might just become our newest member! Please RSVP below. \nRSVP
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/defenders-picnic/
LOCATION:Pleasant Valley Conservation Area\, 13119 Pleasant Valley Rd\, Woodstock\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Member Events,Outdoor Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20250710T173224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T173224Z
UID:4817-1754074800-1754080200@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:MCCD's First Fridays Concerts - Defenders Meetup!
DESCRIPTION:Join our Defenders Meetup at MCCD’s First Fridays Concerts! Enjoy music\, meet members\, & learn about the Defenders.     \n  \n\n\n\nJoin us on the first Friday of each month this summer for an evening of music under the oaks! Bring a picnic dinner\, enjoy the beautiful view and stay for a free concert from talented\, regional musicians.\n\n\nSeating is first-come\, first-serve.\n\nFind us at our yellow tablecloth! \n\n\n\n Lost Valley Visitor Center Patio\, Glacial Park\n 7-8:30 PM\n July 11\, August 1\, and September 5\n\n FREE & All Ages \n\n\n\nInvite your friends and we will see you there!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mccds-first-fridays-concerts-defenders-meetup-2/
LOCATION:Lost Valley Visitor Center Patio\, Glacial
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Member Events,Outings,Young Advocates
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcdef.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MCCD-Concerts-EDMC-Flyer-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20250710T172905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T173149Z
UID:4808-1752260400-1752265800@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:MCCD's First Fridays Concerts - Defenders Meetup!
DESCRIPTION:Join our Defenders Meetup at MCCD’s First Fridays Concerts! Enjoy music\, meet members\, & learn about the Defenders.     \n  \n\n\n\nJoin us on the first Friday of each month this summer for an evening of music under the oaks! Bring a picnic dinner\, enjoy the beautiful view and stay for a free concert from talented\, regional musicians.\n\n\nSeating is first-come\, first-serve.\n\nFind us at our yellow tablecloth! \n\n\n\n Lost Valley Visitor Center Patio\, Glacial Park\n 7-8:30 PM\n July 11\, August 1\, and September 5\n\n FREE & All Ages \n\n\n\nInvite your friends and we will see you there!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mccds-first-fridays-concerts-defenders-meetup/
LOCATION:Lost Valley Visitor Center Patio\, Glacial
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Member Events,Outings,Young Advocates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20250507T182913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T182913Z
UID:4534-1747332000-1747332000@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Brewery Tour & Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of the brewery and a sampling on us! \nIn honor of IL Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) EDMC is highlighting one of our favorite breweries that donates their spent grain to local farmers\, diverting it from a landfill!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/brewery-tour-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Kishwaukee Brewing Company\, 1900 Dillard Ct\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Public Events,Race to Reduce Waste,Waste Reduction
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20250307T210551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T214344Z
UID:4349-1745766000-1745780400@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Defenders' 2025 Annual Meeting & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Sunday\, April 27\, 2025 \nTIME: 3PM to 7PM \nLOCATION: RedTail Golf Club |  7900 RedTail Drive\, Village of Lakewood\, IL 60014 \nKeynote Speakers: \nEnvironmental Defenders’ Action Team Chairs\, Book stores’ Manager\, Director of MCSEEP\, Director of Paddle the Kish \nAnne Basten- Fundraising \nKim Compton- Outreach \nBarb Day- Recycling \nGary Kanner- Transportation \nCindy Skrukrud- Water & Natural Resource Protection \nCecilia Carman & Michelle Muryn- Waste Reduction \nPam Johnson- Green Read & Green Spot \nPam King- MCSEEP \nPat Lawlor- Paddle the Kish \nWe are thrilled to have the chairs of our six Action Teams\, the bookstores’ manager\, the director of MCSEEP\, and the director of Paddle the Kish as our speakers this year. The Defenders’ have accomplished so much in 2024\, and this will be the perfect opportunity for our members to hear all about it first-hand from the volunteers who make it all possible. \nDinner and dessert will be included with the ticket\, and there will be a cash bar. There will be a bag raffle and 50/50 raffle the night of the event (bring your cash!).
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/defenders-2025-annual-meeting-dinner/
LOCATION:RedTail Golf Club\, 7900 RedTail Drive\, Village of Lakewood\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Dinner,Fundraising,Member Events,Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20240126T195718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T014109Z
UID:3865-1709478000-1709492400@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Defenders' 2024 Annual Meeting & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Sunday\, March 3\, 2024 \nTIME: 3PM to 7PM \nLOCATION: 31 North\, 217 Front St\, McHenry\, IL \nKeynote Speakers: \nEnvironmental Defenders’ Action Team Chairs\, Book stores’ Manager\, Director of MCSEEP\, Director of Paddle the Kish \nAnne Basten- Fundraising \nKim Compton- Outreach \nBarb Day- Recycling \nGary Kanner- Transportation \nCindy Skrukrud- Water & Natural Resource Protection \nCecilia Carman & Michelle Muryn- Waste Reduction \nPam Johnson- Green Read & Green Spot \nPam King- MCSEEP \nPat Lawlor- Paddle the Kish \nWe are thrilled to have the chairs of our six Action Teams\, the bookstores’ manager\, the director of MCSEEP\, and the director of Paddle the Kish as our speakers this year. The Defenders’ have accomplished so much in 2023\, and this will be the perfect opportunity for our members to hear all about it first-hand from the volunteers who make it all possible. \nDinner and dessert will be included with the ticket\, and there will be a cash bar. In addition\, there will be an online silent auction leading up to the event\, as well as a bag raffle and 50/50 raffle the night of the event (bring your cash!). The online auction link will go live on February 19. All bidding will close at 8PM on March 3. The link for the online auction will go live February 19: https://app.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/2024-2023-environmental-defenders-auction-40618
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/defenders-2024-annual-meeting-dinner/
LOCATION:31 North\, 217 Front St\, McHenry
CATEGORIES:Annual Dinner,Fundraising,Member Events,Public Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T200000
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SUMMARY:Plant & Book Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a plant & book swap at the Green Read. Bring one or the other\, or both to trade! The store will be open for sales and attendees will receive 20% off book purchases. All are welcome!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/plant-book-swap/
LOCATION:The Green Read\, 61 N. Williams\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
CATEGORIES:Bookstore Events,Community Outreach,Member Events,Public Events,Young Advocates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20231018T175348Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
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SUMMARY:The Environmental Defenders' Annual Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 24  \nMeet at Towne Park\, Algonquin for RT ride \n1PM \nJoin the Environmental Defenders’ Transportation Action Team on a scenic bike ride Sunday\, September 24 starting at Towne Park\, Algonquin at 1PM\, and looping through Lake in the Hills and Crystal Lake before returning to Algonquin for a taste of local beer at Scorched Earth Brewery. The route\, including the relatively new Randall Road underpass\, is 15 miles long\, but shorter (7\, 8\, 11 mile) options are possible along portions of the loop.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-environmental-defenders-annual-bike-ride-2/
LOCATION:Towne Park\, 100 Jefferson St\, Algonquin\, IL\, 60102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Outdoor Events,Outings,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20230628T192340Z
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SUMMARY:Float the Fox with The Defenders and Paddle On! Outfitters\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, August 12\, 9AM \nWhere: Meet at Voyageur Landing Forest Preserve at 50 Airport Rd. in Elgin to leave autos and Paddle On will shuttle us up to the boats. (They’ll shuttle you and your boat if you’re bringing your own) \nHow: Order your kayak and shuttle through Paddle On! Outfitters (see URL below) or just a shuttle if you have your own boat/s. \nStretch: Cornish Park\, Algonquin to Voyageur Landing\, Elgin – about a nine-mile journey. \nPricing: Single Sit in & Sit On Kayaks @ $50.00\, Tandem Sit On Kayaks @ $70.00\, Personal Kayak Shuttle @ $15.00 \nSIGN UP at https://app.waiversign.com/e/5c868a37ffe247133e924047/doc/5c868c070c37f5133f97ad90?event=none – 815-762-4009 \nThis trip is on one of the nicest natural stretches of the Fox River\, as it is dominated by Kane County Forest. It will be an opportunity to appreciate the beautiful Fox River and its abundant bird life\, plus local river experts will join us and educate as we paddle. There is one portage at the Carpentersville dam\, which is scheduled for removal. When you paddle with us on August 12 you’ll also have the opportunity to learn about the recent and significant designation of the Fox River as a National Recreation Trail!  Karen Ann Miller. Executive Planner\, Planning Division\, Kane County Development & Community Services Department\, will be joining us on the paddle trip and give a talk at the portage at the Carpentersville dam to share all that it took to gain this designation. We’ll stop for lunch at Rosie O’Hares in East Dundee right along the river. Expect a full day for this adventure. \nQuestions? Contact trip guide\, Cynthia Kanner\, at cynthkanner@gmail.com.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/float-the-fox-with-the-defenders-and-paddle-on-outfitters-inc-2/
LOCATION:Voyageur Landing Forest Preserve\, 50 Airport Rd\, Elgin\, 60123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Outdoor Events,Outings,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20221222T203620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T203620Z
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SUMMARY:Young Advocates Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/young-advocates-meeting/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Member Events,Outings,Public Events,Young Advocates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20220929T193732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T193952Z
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SUMMARY:Eco-Tober
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/eco-tober/
LOCATION:Wild Onion Brewery\, 22221 N Pepper Rd\, Lake Barrington\, IL\, 60010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Member Events,Outings,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102509
CREATED:20220816T163653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T163653Z
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SUMMARY:The Environmental Defenders' Annual Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 18 (Rain date: Sunday\, September 25) \nMeet at Towne Park\, Algonquin for RT ride \n1PM \n  \nJoin the Environmental Defenders’ Transportation Action Team as they cruise from Towne Park in Algonquin to East Dundee for a taste of local beer at Black and Gray Brewing. This roundtrip is about 12 miles of mostly easy\, flat terrain and includes the Prairie Trail in McHenry County and the Fox River Trail in Kane. On the way\, Defenders’ executive director will talk about points of interest\, including the milelong stretch of trail that has been adopted by our organization through the McHenry County Conservation District’s Adopt-a-Trail program as well as a bald eagle nesting area. Upon return we’ll have a look at new construction on Main Street Algonquin and future plans for a River Walk.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-environmental-defenders-annual-bike-ride/
LOCATION:Towne Park\, 100 Jefferson St\, Algonquin\, IL\, 60102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Outdoor Events,Outings,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T200000
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SUMMARY:Member Corn Roast
DESCRIPTION:Annual Corn Roast Gathering  – IT’S BACK!!! \nSaturday\, August 13\, 2022 \n4 PM to 8 PM-ish \nPioneer Farm\,  McHenry \n  \nAfter a break due to COVID-19\, we invite you to join us once again at Pioneer Farm\, 4614 N. Pioneer Road\, three miles north of McHenry\, for the Environmental Defenders’ ANNUAL CORN ROAST!  Get caught up on all things Defenders\, enjoy roasted corn\, shared dishes\, fresh air\, and fun with Environmental Defenders’ members\, Saturday\, August 13\, 2022\, beginning at 4 PM. There will be lots of  \nactivities\, including informal nature walks\, outdoor games\, chicken feeding\, hayrides and more!  \nBring a main dish\, salad\, or dessert to share\, labeled serving utensils\, and your own cups and eating utensils. Single-use plates will be provided.  \nHelp will be needed roasting corn\, setting up\, cleaning up\, and overseeing the food service. Volunteer by calling Alice and Bill Howenstine at 815-385-8512 or emailing abhow@oawl.net. \nWe strongly encourage everyone to be fully vaccinated and/or tested the morning of the corn roast. Thanks for doing your part to help keep us all safe! \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/member-corn-roast/
LOCATION:Pioneer Tree Farm\, 4614 N. Pioneer Road\, McHenry\, IL\, 60050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T150000
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SUMMARY:Float the Fox with The Defenders and Paddle On! Outfitters\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:With special guest Gary Swick from Friends of the Fox River \n  \nWhen: Saturday\, July 30\, 10AM \nWhere: meet at Voyageur Landing Forest Preserve at 50 Airport Rd. in Elgin to leave autos and Paddle On will shuttle us up to the boats. (They’ll shuttle you and your boat if you’re bringing your own.)   \nHow: order your kayak and shuttle through Paddle On! Outfitters (see URL below) or just a shuttle if you have your own boat/s.  \nStretch: Buffalo Park\, Algonquin to Voyageur Landing\, Elgin – about an eight-mile journey. \nSIGN UP at www.paddleonoutfitters.com – 815-762-4009 \nThis trip is on one of the nicest natural stretches of the Fox River\, as it is dominated by Kane County Forest Preserve property. It will truly be unique in many ways. It will be an opportunity not only to appreciate the beautiful Fox River and its abundant bird life. This may be your last opportunity to paddle the Carpentersville dam’s impoundment as the dam is scheduled for removal this fall.  This may also be your last time to portage (woohoo!) and when we do\, we’ll be met by Gary Swick\, President of Friends of the Fox River.  Gary will discuss the dam’s history and benefits of its removal for restoring the health of the Fox River. We’ll also stop for lunch at Rosie O’Hares in East Dundee right along the river. Expect an approximate 5-hour day with dam removal talk and lunch.    \nQuestions? Contact trip guide\, Cynthia Kanner\, at defendersdirector@gmail.com.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/float-the-fox-with-the-defenders-and-paddle-on-outfitters-inc/
LOCATION:Voyageur Landing Forest Preserve\, 50 Airport Rd\, Elgin\, 60123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Outdoor Events,Outings,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102510
CREATED:20220506T201755Z
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SUMMARY:Wine and Cheese on the Prairie
DESCRIPTION:An evening with a nice bonfire\, wine\, cheese and crackers and good Defenders’ friends on the hilltop of our Dean Street property! What could be more relaxing than that? Our Membership Action Team would like to invite you to such an evening on June 11 at 6pm. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine to share\, and we will supply the cheese and crackers! We’ll have soft drinks as well as other snacks to top off the evening. Bring your own cups and plates. Please park in the Soil and Water Conservation District parking lot at 2222 Dean Street. Then join us at the bonfire at the top of the hill on our property to the south of the lot. We have picnic tables to sit at\, but you may wish to bring lawn chairs. And please plan for mosquitoes with long pants\, long sleeves and repellant. We’ll hope for great weather\, but just in case\, our rain date is set for June 18. Please email defenderscommunication@gmail.com to RSVP by June 6. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/wine-and-cheese-on-the-prairie/
LOCATION:Defenders’ Property\, 2222 S. Dean Street\, Woodstock\, IL
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Outdoor Events,Outings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102510
CREATED:20220505T205132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T205132Z
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SUMMARY:Student and Young Advocate Hike
DESCRIPTION:Pleasant Valley Conservation Area\nSaturday\, May 21\, 2022\n11AM-1PM (ish)\nLunch and drinks after at Shadowview Brewing \n  \nLooking for some after-finals fun? Look no further! The Defenders are hosting a Student and Young Advocates’ hike at Pleasant Valley Conservation Area in Woodstock on Saturday\, May 21\, 2022. Come meet some like-minded\, environment-loving young people in McHenry County. And bring a friend\, they don’t have to be a Defenders’ member! It will be an easy walk that will take less than two hours. We will have lunch and drinks afterward at Shadowview Brewing. Looking forward to seeing you!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/student-and-young-advocate-hike/
LOCATION:Pleasant Valley Conservation Area\, 13119 Pleasant Valley Rd\, Woodstock\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Outdoor Events,Outings,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220313T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102510
CREATED:20220312T213752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220312T214036Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Defenders Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/environmental-defenders-annual-dinner/
LOCATION: McHenry Country Club\, 820 N John St\, McHenry\, Illinois\, 60050
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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