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SUMMARY:The Great Seed & Soil Event
DESCRIPTION:The Great Seed and Soil Event is back for its third year brought to you by the Center for Agrarian Learning at MCC and the University of Illinois extension Master Gardeners! This popular annual event is designed for anyone interested in growing their own food and expanding home gardening skills. \nWe have amazing vendors and non-profits\, kids’ activities and demonstrations throughout the day\, and lots of free seeds to give away! Come pick out veggies\, herbs\, natives\, and flowers for free! \n\nMicro-Talks\nThree informative talks will be happening throughout the day: \n\n10:30 a.m. – Why and How to Build a 10-by-10 Pocket Prairie with Will’s Native Perennials\n11:30 a.m. – Urban Agroforestry: A Food Forest at Home with Stephanie Tesmer\n12:30 p.m. – Composting: Home and Commercial with Midwest Organics Recycling and Illinois Food Scrap and Composting Coalition\n\n\nDemonstrations\nThe Master Gardeners will be hosting gardening demos throughout the day\, including: \n\nComposting\nWinter sowing\nIndoor lighting\nKids’ art projects\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is not required\, but you may sign up in advance. Contact Sheri Doyel or call (815) 479-7618 for more information.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-great-seed-soil-event/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Education,Public Events,Water and Natural Resource Protection
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SUMMARY:McHenry County Water Forum
DESCRIPTION:Watersheds\nWater Quality\, Flooding\, Land Use\, and Resiliency in McHenry County\nLearn How Our Water Works\, The Threats To Our Water\, And How You Can Help Protect It \nFeaturing Presentations By: \n\nCecily Cunz\, Senior Environmental Planner – Baxter and Woodman Consulting Engineers\nBrad Andresen\, Chief Ecologist – Village of Algonquin\nMichelle Zimmerman\, Assistant Director of Public Works – Village of Algonquin\n\nHosted By: \n\nThe McHenry County Department of Planning and Development with support from our sponsors and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County\nFully Catered by Dukes Ale House and Kitchen:\n\nOur goal is for everyone to go home smarter… and fuller… than they arrived! \nNo registration needed\, just bring your curiosity and a healthy appetite
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-water-forum/
LOCATION:McHenry County College Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Education,Water and Natural Resource Protection
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SUMMARY:Make a Difference Day: Triangle Prairie Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Make a Difference Day 2023 \nSaturday\, October 28\, 9 – 11 a.m. \nTriangle Prairie \nCorner of Hwy 14 and Lake Avenue in Woodstock \nMake a Difference Day is celebrated annually in October. If you have ever wondered if your actions can make a difference\, the answer is “Yes”!  We have taken part in this day of service for many years by organizing volunteers to help remove invasives and collect trash at one of the prairies that we manage in order to improve habitat for native plant and animal species. \nOn Saturday\, October 28\, you are invited to “make a difference” by helping with restoration efforts at Triangle Prairie on the corner of Hwy 14 and Lake Avenue in Woodstock as part of the national “Make A Difference Day” celebration.  In addition to cutting resprouts from our workdays last winter\, we’ll also be collecting trash throughout the site.  And if weather conditions permit\, we’ll burn some piles of branches left over from our past workdays.  The event will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 11a.m.   \nVolunteers are asked to wear work clothes\, gloves\, and boots.  Please park in the SW corner of the Walmart parking lot and walk down to the prairie   All necessary equipment and snacks will be provided. Please bring your own water.  If you have any questions about this event\, please contact Nancy Schietzelt at buroak92@gmail.com or call the office at 815-338-0393.  Come help us make a positive difference in our environment and enjoy some time outdoors!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/make-a-difference-day-triangle-prairie-restoration/
LOCATION:Triangle Prairie\, Corner of Hwy 14 and Lake Avenue\, Woodstock
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Outdoor Events,Public Events,Water and Natural Resource Protection,Work Days and Clean-ups
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SUMMARY:Salt Smart BMP Talk & Tour
DESCRIPTION:Salt Smart Training for Parking Lots and Sidewalks\nTuesday\, October 24\, 2023\n8:00 AM to 1:00 PM\n\nRingers Landscaping\n2101 IL – Route 176\nCrystal Lake\, IL 60014\n\nThe excessive use of road salt is polluting the water resources we all depend on. Salt Smart practices help maintain safety while reducing pollution and saving money. The exciting new Salt Smart Certified training program teaches snow and ice management professionals how to use industry-proven Salt Smart practices that maintain safety on parking lots and sidewalks while reducing pollution and saving money. The Salt Smart Certified training is designed for management staff from organizations like private contractors\, businesses\, park districts\, school districts\, public libraries\, municipalities\, or others who maintain parking lots and sidewalks during the winter. Salt Smart Certified was developed for Illinois by the Smart Salt Collaborative\, a program of the Conservation Foundation\, and a steering committee of professionals with funding from a grant by the Illinois EPA. Individuals who attend this training program and pass the evaluation will be recognized as Salt Smart Trained for three years. Organizations with Smart Salt Trained staff can choose to register as Salt Smart Certified. Visit saltsmart.org/certified for more information.\n\nThis program includes a tour of the brine making facility and equipment that Ringers Landscaping uses to successfully (and profitably) implement Salt Smart practices in their winter operations.\n\nThere is a $25 registration fee for this program that covers the cost for instruction\, training materials\, snacks\, and beverages.\nREGISTER HERE: https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/…/salt-smart-talk-and…\n\nContact Scott Kuykendall\, McHenry County Water Resources Specialist\, if you have questions or need additional information.\nSHKuykendall@mchenrycountyil.gov\n\nThese popular Talk and Tour programs showcase best management practices that have been successfully implemented in McHenry County.\n\nThe programs are a collaborative effort between the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and the McHenry County Department of Planning and Development.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/salt-smart-bmp-talk-tour/
LOCATION:Ringers Landscaping\, 2101 IL-176\, Crystal Lake\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Management Practices,Community Outreach,Education,Public Events,Water and Natural Resource Protection
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SUMMARY:2023 McHenry County Water Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Sixth Annual McHenry County Water Forum!\nWhen:\n09/13/2023 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM  \nWhere:\nMcHenry County College – Leucht Conference Center and Auditorium\n8900 US Hwy 14\nCrystal Lake\, Illinois 60012 \nThe McHenry County Water Forum provides a festive atmosphere where residents\, businesses and elected officials can learn what makes the regions water supplies special and how water resources can be protected into the future. \nThis free\, fully catered program is held every fall at the McHenry County College and features presentations by scientists\, planners\, and engineers who specialize in water resources.  By the end of the program\, attendees have a more solid understanding about water resources in McHenry County and are better informed to make decisions affecting the water supplies we all depend on. \nThis years topic is Water Conservation which is vital to support growth and protect water supplies in the county. \nThanks to our terrific sponsors catering will once again be provided by Dukes Ale House and Kitchen.  Our goal for the Water Forum is for our guests to go home smarter…and fuller…then they arrived.  With your help we can make this happen! \nFor more information contact Scott Kuykendall\,\nMcHenry County Water Resources Specialist at\nSHKuykendall@mchenrycountyil.gov
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/2023-mchenry-county-water-forum/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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