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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T180000
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Data Centers: A McHenry County Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Talk Data Centers: A McHenry County Community Conversation\nHosted by Together We Stand McHenry County\nThursday\, October 1\, 2026\n6:00 – 8:00 PM\n\nMcHenry County College – Luecht Auditorium\n8900 Northwest Highway 14\, Building B\, Crystal Lake\, IL 60012\n\nREGISTER at https://letstalkdatacenters-mchenryco.eventbrite.com\n\nFeaturing Presentations By\n \nScott Kuykendall-Water Resources Specialist\, McHenry County Planning and Development\nScott will provide detailed information about sources of water in Illinois\, how data centers use water\, and opportunities to mitigate risk\n\nJim Chilson-Communications Director\, Citizens Utility Board (CUB)\nJim will address electricity demand\, infrastructure\, and potential implications for utility customers\n\nAlison Lindburg\, Director of Sustainability for the City of Aurora\nAlison will discuss the city’s experience regulating data centers after a 180-day moratorium on new development\n\nThis program is not intended to be a referendum on AI technologies or address a proposed facility.  It is designed to provide guests with practical information about water use\, energy demands\, and regulatory options relating to the rapid expansion of hyperscale data centers in our region.\n\nEach of the presentations will provide attendees with a solid foundation of understanding about data centers to help them shape development in their communities.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/lets-talk-data-centers-a-mchenry-county-community-conversation/
LOCATION:McHenry County College Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Education,Energy,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20260508T194425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T194425Z
UID:6296-1789808400-1789819200@mcdef.org
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
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20260508T194729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T194729Z
UID:6299-1789203600-1789214400@mcdef.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20260807T180405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T180452Z
UID:6573-1786883400-1786896000@mcdef.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T170000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20260724T211303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211303Z
UID:6553-1786795200-1786813200@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Save the Bees Flash Sale Tattoo Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for another Save the Bees tattoo Flash Sale put on by our wonderful business members Moss and Marrow Tattoo in Crystal Lake! 50% of all proceeds will be donated to the Defenders! We’ll see you out there!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/save-the-bees-flash-sale-tattoo-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Moss and Marrow Tattoo Studio
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Fundraising,Member Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20260508T194348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T181343Z
UID:6294-1784365200-1784376000@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Recycling Drive
DESCRIPTION:The McHenry County Department of Health is hosting their county-wide recycling drive on Saturday\, July 18th from 9am-12pm.\n\n\n\nThe Environmental Defenders will be there to collect Styrofoam\, textiles\, batteries ($1/lb)\, and Fluorescent Light Bulbs ($.50/4ft bulbs\, $1/8ft bulbs\, $.50/compact bulbs used in light fixtures).\n\n\n\nPlease note that the Defenders will be collecting Styrofoam at this event. The next Styrofoam collection in Woodstock will be September 19th so please plan accordingly. Styrofoam must be clean and without tape/labels. Learn more about what we can and cannot accept: https://mcdef.org/styrofoam/\n\n\n\nDocument shredding will be available with Paper Tiger Document Solutions and will be shredding onsite. 4 box maximum per vehicle.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/recycling-drive-5/
LOCATION:McHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20260507T181553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T181553Z
UID:6290-1781341200-1781366400@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-10/
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:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20260507T181356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T181356Z
UID:6288-1781254800-1781280000@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-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20260507T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T181328Z
UID:6286-1781168400-1781193600@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-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T150000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
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:20261008T225504
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:20261008T225504
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:20261008T225504
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20260508T194310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T182259Z
UID:6292-1780131600-1780142400@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Recycling Drive
DESCRIPTION:McHenry County Department of Health\nMcHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\nSaturday\, May 30th | 9am-12pm \nBatteries ‒ Household (A\, C\, D\, AA\, AAA\, Lithium\, Ni-Cad\, Button and NI-MH) are accepted for $1.00 per pound\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled. Lead batteries (car\, motorcycle\, sump pump\, marine) are accepted at no charge. \nFluorescent Light Bulbs – The following are accepted for a fee\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled:\n4-foot\, $.50 each;\n8-foot\, $1.00 each;\nCompact bulbs used in lamps and lighting fixtures\, $.50 each \nPacking Peanuts – clean\, dry\, in a box or bag \nStyrofoam – clean\, with no glue\, tape\, food or anything else attached to it. Soft material that bends and is generally used in packaging is not accepted. If it has a smooth cover (usually blue or pink in color) on it\, it is not accepted. \nTextiles – Clothes\, blankets\, towels\, shoes\, etc.\, with holes\, worn out\, torn\, accepted at no charge\, BUT they must be clean.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/recycling-drive-4/
LOCATION:McHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T140000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20260115T185008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T221536Z
UID:5753-1772967600-1772978400@mcdef.org
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:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T140000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20260115T173558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T173614Z
UID:5736-1770458400-1770472800@mcdef.org
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20250318T203546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T203546Z
UID:4420-1749859200-1750031999@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Woodstock Pridefest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/woodstock-pridefest/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T180000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T190000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250419T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20250418T211933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T212404Z
UID:4477-1745064000-1745078400@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration at Prairieview Education Center
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Celebration \n12 p.m. to 4 p.m.\nPrairieview Education Center \n\n\n\nSpend the afternoon with us to celebrate the Earth! Explore Earth friendly activity & craft stations. Plant seeds\, take a guided hike\, view a puppet show\, and more! Please bring a picnic lunch. \n\n\nFree / All-Ages / No registration required.\nRECYCLING DROP-OFF:\n\nBatteries‒ Household (A\, C\, D\, AA\, AAA\, Lithium\, Ni-Cad\, Button and NI-MH) are accepted for $1.00 per pound\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled. Lead batteries (car\, motorcycle\, sump pump\, marine) are accepted at no charge. \nFluorescent Light Bulbs–The following are accepted for a fee\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled:\n4-foot\, $.50 each;\n8-foot\, $1.00 each;\nCompact bulbs used in lamps and lighting fixtures\, $.50 each \nPacking Peanuts that are clean\, dry\, in a box or bag\, are accepted. \nSolid Styrofoam is accepted at no charge providing it is clean\, with no glue\, tape\, food or anything else attached to it.  Soft material that bends and is generally used in packaging is not accepted.  If it has a smooth cover (usually blue or pink in color) on it\, it is not accepted. \nTextiles–Clothes\, blankets\, towels\, shoes\, etc.\, with holes\, worn out\, torn\, accepted at no charge\, BUT they must be clean.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/earth-day-celebration-at-prairieview-education-center-3/
LOCATION:Prarieview Education Center\, 2112 Behan Rd\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20240507T202732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T202732Z
UID:4036-1729328400-1729339200@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:McHenry County Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:Every year the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County teams up with the McHenry County Department of Health to put on several recycling events throughout the year. \nAt this event there will be: \nElectronics Recycling \nDocument Shredding \nStyrofoam\, textiles\, light bulbs($)\, batteries($) \n \nElgin Recycling will be accepting the following electronic devices:\n• Televisions & Computer Monitors ($) Credit cards and cash will be accepted onsite.\n• Computers & Small Scale Servers\n• Printers\, FAX Machines and Scanners\n• DVD Players\, DVD Recorders and VCR’s\n• Video Game Consoles\n• Digital Converter Boxes\, Cable and Satellite Receivers\n• Electronic Keyboards\, Electronic Mice and Portable Digital Music Players \nFees for TVs and Monitors:\n$15 for any size LCD monitor\n$25 for all other units up to 20 inches\n$35 for all other units 21 inches and Larger \nIf you are unable to attend one of the collection event dates\, Elgin Recycling has a permanent site at 5114 E Terra Cotta (Route176) in Crystal Lake (Across from Country Side Flower Shop).\nOpen Monday- Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 1:00pm.\nFor additional information or questions regarding electronics recycling please visit\nElgin Recycling’s website at www.elginrecycling.com or contact them at 847-741-4100.\nElgin Recycling will no longer be accepting any type of batteries at the events\, but will continue to accept them at their Crystal Lake location. \n \nPaper Tiger Document Solutions will have their shred truck onsite to securely shred your sensitive paper documents.\nPlease remember these important tips for quick shredding:\n1. The shredder can only take paper. No CD’s or thumb drives.\n2. Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed.\n3. Binder clips\, three ring binders and the like Need To Be Removed prior to shredding. Please do so before attending the event.\n4. Participants need to take back empty bags or boxes. \n \nThe Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will be onsite collecting \nBatteries‒ Household (A\, C\, D\, AA\, AAA\, Lithium\, Ni-Cad\, Button and NI-MH) are accepted for $1.00 per pound\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled. Lead batteries (car\, motorcycle\, sump pump\, marine) are accepted at no charge. \nFluorescent Light Bulbs–The following are accepted for a fee\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled: \n4-foot\, $.50 each; \n8-foot\, $1.00 each; \nCompact bulbs used in lamps and lighting fixtures\, $.50 each \nPacking Peanuts that are clean\, dry\, in a box or bag\, are accepted. \nSolid Styrofoam is accepted at no charge providing it is clean\, with no glue\, tape\, food or anything else attached to it.  Soft material that bends and is generally used in packaging is not accepted.  If it has a smooth cover (usually blue or pink in color) on it\, it is not accepted. \nTextiles–Clothes\, blankets\, towels\, shoes\, etc.\, with holes\, worn out\, torn\, accepted at no charge\, BUT they must be clean. \nFor additional information or questions regarding the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County please contact us at 815-338-0393.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-recycling-event-11/
LOCATION:McHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20240710T194629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T194629Z
UID:4080-1726941600-1728144000@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Big Fall Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County host an annual Big Fall Book Sale September 21- October 5. It will be located at the Algonquin Township Road District Building B Garage. \nThere will be a members-only preview sale Friday\, September 20 6-8pm. If you are not an Environmental Defenders’ member but would like to participate in the pre-sale\, you will be able to join on site at a special membership price of $20 for a year’s membership\, and gain access to the pre-sale. The sale begins Saturday\, September 21 9am-4pm\, and continues running from 10am-4pm through Saturday\, October 5. It will be closed on Sundays. On Saturday\, September 28 we will be open after the specialized recycling event ends at approximately noon. \nThere will be thousands of like-new books available for purchase. \nVolunteer to work at the sale: https://signup.com/go/bwoxoQM \nvolunteer now
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/big-fall-book-sale-3/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bookstore Events,Fundraising,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20240507T202624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T202624Z
UID:4034-1726909200-1726920000@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:McHenry County Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:Every year the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County teams up with the McHenry County Department of Health to put on several recycling events throughout the year. \nAt this event there will be: \nElectronics Recycling \nStyrofoam\, textiles\, light bulbs($)\, batteries($) \n \nElgin Recycling will be accepting the following electronic devices:\n• Televisions & Computer Monitors ($) Credit cards and cash will be accepted onsite.\n• Computers & Small Scale Servers\n• Printers\, FAX Machines and Scanners\n• DVD Players\, DVD Recorders and VCR’s\n• Video Game Consoles\n• Digital Converter Boxes\, Cable and Satellite Receivers\n• Electronic Keyboards\, Electronic Mice and Portable Digital Music Players \nFees for TVs and Monitors:\n$15 for any size LCD monitor\n$25 for all other units up to 20 inches\n$35 for all other units 21 inches and Larger \nIf you are unable to attend one of the collection event dates\, Elgin Recycling has a permanent site at 5114 E Terra Cotta (Route176) in Crystal Lake (Across from Country Side Flower Shop).\nOpen Monday- Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 1:00pm.\nFor additional information or questions regarding electronics recycling please visit\nElgin Recycling’s website at www.elginrecycling.com or contact them at 847-741-4100.\nElgin Recycling will no longer be accepting any type of batteries at the events\, but will continue to accept them at their Crystal Lake location. \n \nBatteries‒ Household (A\, C\, D\, AA\, AAA\, Lithium\, Ni-Cad\, Button and NI-MH) are accepted for $1.00 per pound\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled. Lead batteries (car\, motorcycle\, sump pump\, marine) are accepted at no charge. \nFluorescent Light Bulbs–The following are accepted for a fee\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled: \n4-foot\, $.50 each; \n8-foot\, $1.00 each; \nCompact bulbs used in lamps and lighting fixtures\, $.50 each \nPacking Peanuts that are clean\, dry\, in a box or bag\, are accepted. \nSolid Styrofoam is accepted at no charge providing it is clean\, with no glue\, tape\, food or anything else attached to it.  Soft material that bends and is generally used in packaging is not accepted.  If it has a smooth cover (usually blue or pink in color) on it\, it is not accepted. \nTextiles–Clothes\, blankets\, towels\, shoes\, etc.\, with holes\, worn out\, torn\, accepted at no charge\, BUT they must be clean. \nFor additional information or questions regarding the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County please contact us at 815-338-0393.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-recycling-event-10/
LOCATION:McHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240824T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240824T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20240507T202456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T202456Z
UID:4032-1724490000-1724500800@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:McHenry County Document Shredding Event
DESCRIPTION:Every year the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County teams up with the McHenry County Department of Health to put on several recycling events throughout the year. \nAt this event there will be: \nDocument Shredding \n \nPaper Tiger Document Solutions will have their shred truck onsite to securely shred your sensitive paper documents.\nPlease remember these important tips for quick shredding:\n1. The shredder can only take paper. No CD’s or thumb drives.\n2. Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed.\n3. Binder clips\, three ring binders and the like Need To Be Removed prior to shredding. Please do so before attending the event.\n4. Participants need to take back empty bags or boxes.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-document-shredding-event-7/
LOCATION:McHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T170000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20240709T202332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T202332Z
UID:4064-1722340800-1722790800@mcdef.org
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=UTC:20240727T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240727T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20240507T202427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T202427Z
UID:4030-1722070800-1722081600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:McHenry County Document Shredding Event
DESCRIPTION:Every year the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County teams up with the McHenry County Department of Health to put on several recycling events throughout the year. \nAt this event there will be: \nDocument Shredding \n \nPaper Tiger Document Solutions will have their shred truck onsite to securely shred your sensitive paper documents.\nPlease remember these important tips for quick shredding:\n1. The shredder can only take paper. No CD’s or thumb drives.\n2. Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed.\n3. Binder clips\, three ring binders and the like Need To Be Removed prior to shredding. Please do so before attending the event.\n4. Participants need to take back empty bags or boxes.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-document-shredding-event-6/
LOCATION:McHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240622T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225504
CREATED:20230323T191049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T201827Z
UID:3349-1719046800-1719057600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:McHenry County Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:Every year the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County teams up with the McHenry County Department of Health to put on several recycling events throughout the year. \nAt this event there will be: \nElectronics Recycling \nDocument Shredding \nStyrofoam\, textiles\, light bulbs($)\, batteries($) \n \nElgin Recycling will be accepting the following electronic devices:\n• Televisions & Computer Monitors ($) Credit cards and cash will be accepted onsite.\n• Computers & Small Scale Servers\n• Printers\, FAX Machines and Scanners\n• DVD Players\, DVD Recorders and VCR’s\n• Video Game Consoles\n• Digital Converter Boxes\, Cable and Satellite Receivers\n• Electronic Keyboards\, Electronic Mice and Portable Digital Music Players \nFees for TVs and Monitors:\n$15 for any size LCD monitor\n$25 for all other units up to 20 inches\n$35 for all other units 21 inches and Larger \nIf you are unable to attend one of the collection event dates\, Elgin Recycling has a permanent site at 5114 E Terra Cotta (Route176) in Crystal Lake (Across from Country Side Flower Shop).\nOpen Monday- Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 1:00pm.\nFor additional information or questions regarding electronics recycling please visit\nElgin Recycling’s website at www.elginrecycling.com or contact them at 847-741-4100.\nElgin Recycling will no longer be accepting any type of batteries at the events\, but will continue to accept them at their Crystal Lake location. \n \nPaper Tiger Document Solutions will have their shred truck onsite to securely shred your sensitive paper documents.\nPlease remember these important tips for quick shredding:\n1. The shredder can only take paper. No CD’s or thumb drives.\n2. Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed.\n3. Binder clips\, three ring binders and the like Need To Be Removed prior to shredding. Please do so before attending the event.\n4. Participants need to take back empty bags or boxes. \n \nThe Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will be onsite collecting \nBatteries‒ Household (A\, C\, D\, AA\, AAA\, Lithium\, Ni-Cad\, Button and NI-MH) are accepted for $1.00 per pound\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled. Lead batteries (car\, motorcycle\, sump pump\, marine) are accepted at no charge. \nFluorescent Light Bulbs–The following are accepted for a fee\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled: \n4-foot\, $.50 each; \n8-foot\, $1.00 each; \nCompact bulbs used in lamps and lighting fixtures\, $.50 each \nPacking Peanuts that are clean\, dry\, in a box or bag\, are accepted. \nSolid Styrofoam is accepted at no charge providing it is clean\, with no glue\, tape\, food or anything else attached to it.  Soft material that bends and is generally used in packaging is not accepted.  If it has a smooth cover (usually blue or pink in color) on it\, it is not accepted. \nTextiles–Clothes\, blankets\, towels\, shoes\, etc.\, with holes\, worn out\, torn\, accepted at no charge\, BUT they must be clean. \nFor additional information or questions regarding the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County please contact us at 815-338-0393.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-recycling-event-6/
LOCATION:Chesak Elementary School\, 10910 Reed Rd\, Lake in the Hills\, IL\, 60156\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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