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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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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T203000
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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/
LOCATION:Lost Valley Visitor Center Patio\, Glacial
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Member Events,Outings,Young Advocates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T120000
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230924T170000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T210000
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SUMMARY:Race To Reduce Waste: Brewery and Distillery Edition Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the kick off of the next part of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County’s Waste Reduction Actions Team’s Race To Reduce Waste: Brewery and Distillery Edition! Our team will be hosting sustainability trivia\, Kishwaukee Brewing will have BBQ by Semper Fi food truck and free tarot card readings with Annamarie! \nWhat is Race To Reduce Waste? Each time you check in at one of our participating establishments practicing sustainable efforts\, you’ll be entered into the raffle to win some swag. The customer who visits the most places will win a gift basket full of goodies! \n**Must be 21+ to participate in this extension of Race To Reduce Waste. Underage supporters can check back with us to participate in the next one!**
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/race-to-reduce-waste-brewery-and-distillery-edition-launch/
LOCATION:Kishwaukee Brewing Company\, 1900 Dillard Ct\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Outings,Promotions,Public Events,Waste Reduction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T150000
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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:20260503T173256
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
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221015T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T173820Z
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SUMMARY:Make a Difference Day
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 15th\, you are invited to “make a difference” by helping with restoration efforts at The Environmental Defenders’ Kishwaukee Headwaters property on Dean Street in Woodstock as part of the national “Make A Difference Day” celebration. Volunteers will be removing invasive species and collecting trash around the perimeter of our property as well as the Soil and Water Conservation District property. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m.and conclude at noon. \nVolunteers are asked to wear work clothes\, gloves\, and boots and meet at the Soil & Water Conservation District building at 2222 Dean Street (corner of Dean and Route 14). All necessary equipment\, water\, and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions about this event\, please contact Nancy Schietzelt at 815-356-1710. Come help us make a positive difference in our environment and enjoy some time outdoors!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/make-a-difference-day/
LOCATION:Defenders’ Property\, 2222 S. Dean Street\, Woodstock\, IL
CATEGORIES:Outings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T173256
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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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SUMMARY:It's Our River Day
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up for the Fox \nCalling all Stand Up Paddlers! This is a float for Stand Up Paddle boarders only. We’re coming together to Stand Up for The Fox to bring attention to its wild spaces and important place in our watershed. Meet and park at Carpentersville Dam parking area at 2:30PM. A complimentary shuttle will bring paddlers and SUPs to Cornish Park\, up river\, where we’ll put in about 3PM. Stand up proud for the short trip back to the dam! Bring your SUP\, paddle\, water\, and personal flotation device (PFD.) \nContact: cynthkanner@gmail.com  \nFind info here \nBoone Creek Clean Up \nTo celebrate IOFRD\, the Defenders Water & Natural Resources Protection Action Team is hosting a cleanup on Boone Creek\, a Fox River tributary that runs through the City of McHenry. This cleanup will be held Saturday\, September 17 from 9 to 11 am. Volunteers are asked to wear work clothes\, gloves\, and boots and to park in the Public Works parking lot at 1415 Industrial Dr in McHenry\, located behind the Jewel grocery store. All necessary equipment as well as snacks will be provided. Please bring your own water. If you would like to help or have any questions about this event\, please contact Cindy Skrukrud at cskrukrud@gmail.com. Invite a friend and come help us make a positive difference in our environment and enjoy some time outdoors!\nFind info here \nSee full list of events here
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/its-our-river-day/
CATEGORIES:Outings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T191822Z
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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:20220802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T173256
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LAST-MODIFIED: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:20220730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T173256
CREATED:20220705T191347Z
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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:20220626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T173256
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220625T165818Z
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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:20220611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T173256
CREATED:20220506T201755Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260503T173256
CREATED:20220505T205132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T205132Z
UID:2792-1653130800-1653138000@mcdef.org
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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