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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - April
DESCRIPTION:Rain Gardens for McHenry County! \nEveryone is all-abuzz about pollinator gardens\, but if you really love our planet\, here’s a way to do double-duty: plant a rain garden. Sure rain gardens are beautiful\, but also provide important habitat for butterflies and birds and are an important citizens’ solution to help protect our precious water supply. \nNancy Gonsiorek of The WPPC will explain what makes rain gardens so effective\, which plants are suitable and where to find them\, and how to plant a rain garden in your own yard. \nThe WPPC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting the use of native plants in the landscape through preservation\, education and propagation. Learn about our programs at TheWPPC.org.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-april2025/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T160000
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SUMMARY:Gardenfest 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/gardenfest-2025/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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SUMMARY:Recycling Drive in Harvard
DESCRIPTION:The Recycling Action Team will be participating in a Drive Saturday\, April 12\, in Harvard at the\nMilky Way Park\, 300 Lawrence Road\, 9:00 AM to Noon\, with the McHenry County Department\nof Health. We will be collecting Styrofoam\, fluorescent tubes and bulbs\, batteries\, clothing and\ntextiles. McHenry County and Elgin Recycling will be collecting the electronics. \nACCEPTED MATERIALS AT DEFENDERS RECYCLING DRIVES \nBatteries‒ Household (A\, C\, D\, AA\, AAA\, Lithium\, Ni-Cad\, Button and NI-MH) are accepted\nfor $1.00 per pound\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled. Lead batteries (car\,\nmotorcycle\, sump pump\, marine) are accepted at no charge. \nFluorescent Light Bulbs–The following are accepted for a fee\, which only covers our costs to\nget 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\nanything else attached to it.  Soft material that bends and is generally used in packaging is not\naccepted.  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\,\nBUT they must be clean.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/harvard-recycling-drive/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T093000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
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SUMMARY:Highway Cleanup with Waste Reduction Team
DESCRIPTION:Join our Highway Cleanup with our Waste Reduction Action Team! \nSaturday\, April 12 at 9:30am \nCary Algonquin Road from Fox Trails Drive to Main Street (next to Fox Bluff Conservation Area) \n\nMeet our Waste Reduction Team + other Defenders\nChildren ages 10+ are welcome with adult present\nPlease bring gloves\nDress for the weather\n\nEmail alange090@gmail.com for more details and to let us know you’re coming! less
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/highway-cleanup-with-waste-reduction-team/
CATEGORIES:Waste Reduction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
CREATED:20250313T174217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T202416Z
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SUMMARY:MCC Repair Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mcc-repair-fair/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250419T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T212404Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T200000
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SUMMARY:Book & Plant Swap | Libro e intercambio de plantas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/book-plant-swap-libro-e-intercambio-de-plantas/
LOCATION:The Green Read\, 61 N. Williams\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
CATEGORIES:Bookstore Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T200000
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SUMMARY:Book & Plant Swap
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 22 at 6pm - 8pm \nMartes\, 22 de Abril at 6pm - 8pm \nCan you think of a better way to celebrate Earth Day than swapping plants and books with new friends? Bring your preloved books\, plants\, and/or cuttings to trade! This event is free and open to all.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/book-plant-swap/
LOCATION:The Green Read\, 61 N. Williams\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
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SUMMARY:Sterne’s Fen Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:THE GROUP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe meet once a month at Sterne’s outdoor pavilion\, 5617 Hillside Dr. from 9-11AM.  Volunteers have a chance to learn about restoration ecology and what makes Sterne’s Fen special.  Please bring a water bottle and a pair of work gloves.  The park district will supply loppers and bow saws.  Invasives like honeysuckle and buckthorn are crowding out the native fen species.  The brush also prevents the use of controlled burns on the fen. Email Brice Alt\, volunteer site steward\, to receive a monthly workday reminder: bricemaieralt@hotmail.com. \n \nTHE PARK \nSterne’s Woods & Fen became an Illinois State Nature Preserve in 1994 to preserve and protect its unique ecology.  A fen is a rare type of wetland in which cold groundwater that is high in calcium and magnesium seeps to the surface.  The unique water chemistry supports plants that grow nowhere else.  Sterne’s Fen is home to at least 10 rare or endangered plant species.  The surrounding parkland acts as a buffer to the fen and includes prairie\, oak savanna\, and flatwood ecosystems.  Every one of those ecosystems can benefit from the efforts of volunteers.  Join us once a month and learn about them! \n \nTHANK YOU \nMuch thanks to the local groups who have volunteered with us at Sterne’s:  the MUDD trail running club\, the Silver and Sleepy Hollow Creeks Watershed Coalition\, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County\, the BREAK\, Jacobs High School Interact\, Crystal Lake South Elementary\, Girl Scout Troop 888\, Cub Scout Pack 156\, and Boy Scout Troops 158 and 368.  We can accommodate community groups!  Just give us a heads-up of how many volunteers to expect. \nNEWS \nA video about Sterne’s Fen: https://youtu.be/DMVPl80PDQ0 \nPark district updates:  https://www.crystallakeparks.org/project-updates#SternesFen\nWho was Ted Sterne?  The Crystal Lake Historical Society article: https://www.dropbox.com/s/h61unofnnnx06kg/Ted%20Sterne%20.pdf?dl=0\nECOLOGIC RESTORATION \nBy volunteering at a Sterne’s workday you’re helping with the ecologic restoration of an exceedingly rare type of habitat. \nTo learn more about restoration ecology\, here’s a quick video: https://youtu.be/VNwQ6cRMTKI \nSterne’s Fen has a management plan: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9ekp2nfniddn1d6/1989%20management%20plan.pdf?dl=0
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/sternes-fen-restoration-workday/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Sternes Woods Park\, 5617 Hillside Rd\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
CATEGORIES:Work Days and Clean-ups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T190000
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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=America/Chicago:20250507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
CREATED:20250506T133459Z
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - May
DESCRIPTION:Nature’s Voice: How Art Can Inspire Environmental Action \nPresented by: Hannah Marquardt\, Advocate and Poet \nArt helps us feel what facts alone often can’t. From Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking Silent Spring to the searing poetry of Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner\, artists have long shaped the way we understand and respond to environmental crises. Today\, visual artists like Benjamin Von Wong and Thijs Biersteker turn data and pollution into powerful public installations\, making climate change real\, urgent\, and human. This presentation explores how art—literary and visual—can deepen empathy\, challenge complacency\, and move people to protect the natural world.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-5/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T180000
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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:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T162359Z
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SUMMARY:Recycling Drive
DESCRIPTION:ACCEPTED MATERIALS AT DEFENDERS RECYCLING DRIVES \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. \nWe will also participate in two other one-day events this year: September 13\, McHenry County College\, and October 18\, McHenry County Fairgrounds.. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to respond to this email or call me at the number below. Please let me know if you will participate in this drive.  We keep records for this to aid in grant writing.  Volunteer hours matter.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/recycling-drive/
LOCATION:Chesak Elementary School\, 10910 Reed Rd\, Lake in the Hills\, IL\, 60156\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T214352Z
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SUMMARY:Pedalpalooza 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exhilarating cycling event that not only promises an unforgettable weekend but also makes a significant impact on the health and well-being of our community! Pedalpalooza is a fundraising initiative dedicated to supporting Family Health Partnership Clinic\, a lifeline for the uninsured residents in our area.\nPump up those tires\, dust off your helmets and embark on a scavenger hunt type journey throughout the county at your pace\, start and finish wherever and whenever you like making sure to stop in as many participating establishments along the way! Pedalpalooza is a community-driven event focused on raising funds to ensure that everyone in our community has access to essential heart disease screenings\, preventive care\, education and chronic disease management. But also partners with local small businesses to give special discounts\, raffles or offers to our Pedalpalooza-ers.  Check out some of your favorite places and maybe find a few new ones to patronize!  You will receive access to the Goosechase App\, Directory of locations\, official wristband and Tshirt.  You can bike\, walk\, run\, drive- whatever works for you- there is no wrong way to Pedalpalooza.\nWhy Pedalpalooza? The funds raised during this event will directly contribute to heart health initiatives\, enabling the clinic to provide heart disease screenings\, preventative care\, education and chronic disease management to uninsured individuals in our community. Together\, we can make a tangible difference in preventing heart-related issues and promoting overall well-being!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/pedalpalooza-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
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SUMMARY:Sterne’s Fen Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:THE GROUP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe meet once a month at Sterne’s outdoor pavilion\, 5617 Hillside Dr. from 9-11AM.  Volunteers have a chance to learn about restoration ecology and what makes Sterne’s Fen special.  Please bring a water bottle and a pair of work gloves.  The park district will supply loppers and bow saws.  Invasives like honeysuckle and buckthorn are crowding out the native fen species.  The brush also prevents the use of controlled burns on the fen. Email Brice Alt\, volunteer site steward\, to receive a monthly workday reminder: bricemaieralt@hotmail.com. \n \nTHE PARK \nSterne’s Woods & Fen became an Illinois State Nature Preserve in 1994 to preserve and protect its unique ecology.  A fen is a rare type of wetland in which cold groundwater that is high in calcium and magnesium seeps to the surface.  The unique water chemistry supports plants that grow nowhere else.  Sterne’s Fen is home to at least 10 rare or endangered plant species.  The surrounding parkland acts as a buffer to the fen and includes prairie\, oak savanna\, and flatwood ecosystems.  Every one of those ecosystems can benefit from the efforts of volunteers.  Join us once a month and learn about them! \n \nTHANK YOU \nMuch thanks to the local groups who have volunteered with us at Sterne’s:  the MUDD trail running club\, the Silver and Sleepy Hollow Creeks Watershed Coalition\, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County\, the BREAK\, Jacobs High School Interact\, Crystal Lake South Elementary\, Girl Scout Troop 888\, Cub Scout Pack 156\, and Boy Scout Troops 158 and 368.  We can accommodate community groups!  Just give us a heads-up of how many volunteers to expect. \nNEWS \nA video about Sterne’s Fen: https://youtu.be/DMVPl80PDQ0 \nPark district updates:  https://www.crystallakeparks.org/project-updates#SternesFen\nWho was Ted Sterne?  The Crystal Lake Historical Society article: https://www.dropbox.com/s/h61unofnnnx06kg/Ted%20Sterne%20.pdf?dl=0\nECOLOGIC RESTORATION \nBy volunteering at a Sterne’s workday you’re helping with the ecologic restoration of an exceedingly rare type of habitat. \nTo learn more about restoration ecology\, here’s a quick video: https://youtu.be/VNwQ6cRMTKI \nSterne’s Fen has a management plan: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9ekp2nfniddn1d6/1989%20management%20plan.pdf?dl=0
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/sternes-fen-restoration-workday-2/
LOCATION:Sternes Woods Park\, 5617 Hillside Rd\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
CATEGORIES:Work Days and Clean-ups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T204647Z
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SUMMARY:Countryside Nursery Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Download CouponYou MUST print off the coupon. Digital coupons are not accepted. Thank you! \nStop in at Countryside Nursery on May 25th and support the Defenders. A portion of your purchase will be donated to the Environmental Defenders. We will be tabling at Countryside from 10 am-2pm so come say hi!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/countryside-nursery-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Countryside\, 5301 E Terra Cotta Ave\, Crystal Lake\, 60014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
CREATED:20250507T215820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T215820Z
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SUMMARY:Crystal Lake Pride
DESCRIPTION:In keeping with our mission to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment in our downtown\, we are very happy to announce the 2025 Downtown Crystal Lake Pride Walk & Social. LGBTQ+ community members and allies are all welcome! Meet at Williams St. & Crystal Lake Ave. at 11 am in your most colorful apparel (Pride flags welcome!) to join the walk from Williams St.\, to Woodstock St.\, to Grant St.\, and we’ll end at the Brink Street Market! Then\, stay at the park to eat and socialize\, shop the craft fair supporting LGBTQ+ owned businesses and makers\, and connect with non-profits and community resources.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/crystal-lake-pride/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
CREATED:20250529T171605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T184245Z
UID:4627-1749056400-1749063600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks - June
DESCRIPTION:Environmentalism and Food \nPresented by: Zak Dolezal \nDuke’s Alehouse and Kitchen is a 3-Star Green Certified Restaurant known for its gourmet comfort foods\, salads\, sandwiches\, burgers\, and entrees made with locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. As a restaurant entrepreneur\, I am deeply committed to incorporating my passion for the environment and community into our culinary offerings. Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen has been the proud host of McHenry County Green Drinks since 2009. \nThe topic of my presentation will be “Environmentalism and Food.” I will discuss the critical issues surrounding America’s food system\, which is undeniably facing challenges and significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. I will explore how our dining choices impact the environment and address the question of whether a vegan diet is the most impactful individual action to heal our planet. I will attempt to explain some of the most challenging issues facing our food industry and discuss existing and potential solutions. \nAttend on Zoom
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-june2025/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
CREATED:20250509T200427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T193230Z
UID:4546-1749114000-1749312000@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Use It Again Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Give Your Gently Used Items a Second Life! \nAre you looking for a way to clear out clutter while making a difference in the community?\nDonate your gently used items to our Use It Again Sale! Your donations help keep quality items\nout of landfills and give them a second chance to be used and loved again. \nWhere: Algonquin Township Road District Building 6B (Community garage)\n3702 US-14\, Crystal Lake \nDonations Accepted:\nSunday\, June 1\, 2025 2 – 4 pm\nM-W\, June 2 – June 4 from 10 am – 3 pm \nSale Dates:\nJune 5 – June 7 from 9 am – 4 pm\nJune 12 – June 14 from 9 am – 4 pm \nWhat We Accept: We gladly accept items that are clean\, in good condition\, and ready for a new\nhome. Our best-selling items include: \n\nGarden tools and supplies\nHand tools and hardware\nHousewares and kitchen itemsS\nSmall working appliances\nChildren’s toys\nUnupholstered furniture in good condition\n\nWhat We Cannot Accept: To ensure safety and quality\, we kindly ask that you do NOT donate: \n\nComputers\, TVs\, and other related electronics (printers\, modems\, etc)\nChildren’s car seats or cribs\nLarge appliances (washers\, dryers\, refrigerators\, etc.)\nUpholstered furniture (chairs\, mattresses\, etc.)\nClothing and shoes (can be put in bins up front)\nStuffed animals\nBroken\, unclean\, or hazardous items\n\nVolunteer Opportunities! Looking for a hands-on way to support our mission? Join us as a\nvolunteer! We need help with: \n\nAccepting and sorting donations\nOrganizing and pricing items for sale\nAssisting on sale days\n\nMark Your Calendar for Sale Days! Your donations support our community through our sales\nevents. Be sure to stop by and find a great deal while supporting a great cause!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/use-it-again-garage-sale-4/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
CREATED:20250507T215349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T215349Z
UID:4541-1749286800-1749297600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Recycling Drive
DESCRIPTION:ACCEPTED MATERIALS AT DEFENDERS RECYCLING DRIVES \nHousehold Hazardous Waste \n**PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – www.mcdh.info
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/recycling-drive-2/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge High School\, 6000 Dvorak Dr\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
CREATED:20250509T200523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T193325Z
UID:4549-1749718800-1749916800@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Use It Again Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Give Your Gently Used Items a Second Life! \nAre you looking for a way to clear out clutter while making a difference in the community?\nDonate your gently used items to our Use It Again Sale! Your donations help keep quality items\nout of landfills and give them a second chance to be used and loved again. \nWhere: Algonquin Township Road District Building 6B (Community garage)\n3702 US-14\, Crystal Lake \nDonations Accepted:\nSunday\, June 1\, 2025 2 – 4 pm\nM-W\, June 2 – June 4 from 10 am – 3 pm \nSale Dates:\nJune 5 – June 7 from 9 am – 4 pm\nJune 12 – June 14 from 9 am – 4 pm \nWhat We Accept: We gladly accept items that are clean\, in good condition\, and ready for a new\nhome. Our best-selling items include: \n\nGarden tools and supplies\nHand tools and hardware\nHousewares and kitchen itemsS\nSmall working appliances\nChildren’s toys\nUnupholstered furniture in good condition\n\nWhat We Cannot Accept: To ensure safety and quality\, we kindly ask that you do NOT donate: \n\nComputers\, TVs\, and other related electronics (printers\, modems\, etc)\nChildren’s car seats or cribs\nLarge appliances (washers\, dryers\, refrigerators\, etc.)\nUpholstered furniture (chairs\, mattresses\, etc.)\nClothing and shoes (can be put in bins up front)\nStuffed animals\nBroken\, unclean\, or hazardous items\n\nVolunteer Opportunities! Looking for a hands-on way to support our mission? Join us as a\nvolunteer! We need help with: \n\nAccepting and sorting donations\nOrganizing and pricing items for sale\nAssisting on sale days\n\nMark Your Calendar for Sale Days! Your donations support our community through our sales\nevents. Be sure to stop by and find a great deal while supporting a great cause!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/use-it-again-garage-sale-5/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
CREATED:20250618T212617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T212617Z
UID:4753-1750032000-1750636799@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Week
DESCRIPTION:It’s Pollinator Week in McHenry County! Join us in celebration! \n\nPollinator Week is celebrated June 16-22. Under the inspiring theme “Pollinators Weave Connections\,” this year’s event urges us to appreciate the important role pollinators play. These essential creatures\, including bees\, butterflies\, moths\, beetles and hummingbirds\, are the unsung heroes behind the food we enjoy and the beauty that surrounds us. \nHere in McHenry County\, a coalition of conservation groups and local libraries are sponsoring film showings\, walks\, celebrations and stewardship events- all connected to understanding the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystems\, economies and agriculture. Find the full schedule of activities at tinyurl.com/2025PollinatorWk. \nOver the course of the week\, eleven local libraries will host showings of What’s the Rush?\, a special video presentation from Professor Doug Tallamy on the Homegrown National Park Movement. By creating native habitat\, you can help restore nature while experiencing the joy and fulfillment of connecting with the world around you. \nEach film showing will be followed by a presentation on available local resources and Q & A session. There will be a drawing for a pocket pollinator garden plant collection provided by Small Waters Education at each library event. \n🐝🦋🌳☀️🌎🪲 \nRead more about Pollinator Week at pollinator.org/pollinator-week and the Homegrown National Park Movement at homegrownnationalpark.org
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/pollinator-week/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
CREATED:20250618T205815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T210517Z
UID:4741-1750291200-1750377599@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:OFFICE CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:– OFFICE CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH –\n\n\n\nOn June 19\, 1865\, Union troops arrived in Galveston\, Texas with the news that the more than 250\,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis day came to be known as Juneteenth — a time to celebrate\, gather as a family\, reflect on the past and look to the future.\n\n\n\n\n\n#Juneteenth has always been more than a holiday. The day stands as a testament to and celebration of the unyielding spirit of a people. Learn more and join in the celebration with @NMAAHC: nmaach.si.edu/Juneteenth
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/office-closed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
CREATED:20250509T201259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T201311Z
UID:4553-1750582800-1750590000@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Sterne’s Fen Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:THE GROUP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe meet once a month at Sterne’s outdoor pavilion\, 5617 Hillside Dr. from 9-11AM.  Volunteers have a chance to learn about restoration ecology and what makes Sterne’s Fen special.  Please bring a water bottle and a pair of work gloves.  The park district will supply loppers and bow saws.  Invasives like honeysuckle and buckthorn are crowding out the native fen species.  The brush also prevents the use of controlled burns on the fen. Email Brice Alt\, volunteer site steward\, to receive a monthly workday reminder: bricemaieralt@hotmail.com. \n \nTHE PARK \nSterne’s Woods & Fen became an Illinois State Nature Preserve in 1994 to preserve and protect its unique ecology.  A fen is a rare type of wetland in which cold groundwater that is high in calcium and magnesium seeps to the surface.  The unique water chemistry supports plants that grow nowhere else.  Sterne’s Fen is home to at least 10 rare or endangered plant species.  The surrounding parkland acts as a buffer to the fen and includes prairie\, oak savanna\, and flatwood ecosystems.  Every one of those ecosystems can benefit from the efforts of volunteers.  Join us once a month and learn about them! \n \nTHANK YOU \nMuch thanks to the local groups who have volunteered with us at Sterne’s:  the MUDD trail running club\, the Silver and Sleepy Hollow Creeks Watershed Coalition\, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County\, the BREAK\, Jacobs High School Interact\, Crystal Lake South Elementary\, Girl Scout Troop 888\, Cub Scout Pack 156\, and Boy Scout Troops 158 and 368.  We can accommodate community groups!  Just give us a heads-up of how many volunteers to expect. \nNEWS \nA video about Sterne’s Fen: https://youtu.be/DMVPl80PDQ0 \nPark district updates:  https://www.crystallakeparks.org/project-updates#SternesFen\nWho was Ted Sterne?  The Crystal Lake Historical Society article: https://www.dropbox.com/s/h61unofnnnx06kg/Ted%20Sterne%20.pdf?dl=0\nECOLOGIC RESTORATION \nBy volunteering at a Sterne’s workday you’re helping with the ecologic restoration of an exceedingly rare type of habitat. \nTo learn more about restoration ecology\, here’s a quick video: https://youtu.be/VNwQ6cRMTKI \nSterne’s Fen has a management plan: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9ekp2nfniddn1d6/1989%20management%20plan.pdf?dl=0
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/sternes-fen-restoration-workday-3/
LOCATION:Sternes Woods Park\, 5617 Hillside Rd\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
CATEGORIES:Work Days and Clean-ups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
CREATED:20250618T213702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T213702Z
UID:4764-1750590000-1750602600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Duke's Alehouse Pride Ride
DESCRIPTION:Pride Ride Event Schedule \nJoin us for a special Pride Ride on June 22nd! We’re hosting a fun bike ride starting at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen and ending at the Food Shed Co-op. It’s going to be a fantastic day of community\, celebration\, and good times. We’ll have games and activities at the Food Shed Co-op patio. Stay tuned for more details as we finalize the plans in the coming weeks. We’re so excited to have you join us! \nSunday\, June 22nd from 11:00AM – 2:30PM (and beyond) \n$45 per guest includes: \n\n2 drink tickets\nDuke’s homemade snacks\nSack Lunch provided by FoodShed Coop\nGames and Activities\nLive Entertainment\nGoodie Bag\n\nMorning Activities \n11:00 AM: Registration and Check-in at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \n11:30 AM: Welcome and Safety Briefing \n11:45 AM: Start of the Bike Ride to FoodShed Coop \nMid-Day Activities \n12:15 PM: Lunch Break at FoodShed Coop \n1:00 PM: Games and Activities \n1:45 PM: Start of the Bike Ride back to Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \nAfternoon Activities \n2:30 PM: Arrive at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \n2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Outdoor Block Party with Food and Drinks
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/dukes-alehouse-pride-ride/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
CREATED:20250619T001310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T001310Z
UID:4768-1750788000-1750791600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Grow Geo Power Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Defenders is partnering with CUB and GAOI to present Grow Geo Power Hour
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/grow-geo-power-hour/
LOCATION:Zoom\, IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
CREATED:20250827T184912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T184912Z
UID:5166-1751475600-1751482800@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks - July
DESCRIPTION:Urban Agroforestry \nPresented by: Stephanie Tesmer \nIn this presentation\, we will explore how urban agroforestry – integrating trees\, perennial plants\, and annual beds into urban landscapes – can enhance food security\, boost biodiversity\, and improve urban microclimates. We will discuss how transforming basic lawns\, into productive green spaces can create local food resilience and boost community well-being. At the end you will see how we put all of this into practice on our suburban 1/3 of an acre site near McHenry. \nStephanie is an Environmental Scientist who spends her days caring for her food forest and advocating for her community’s environmental needs. \nAttend on Zoom
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-july/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
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:20250719T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055416
CREATED:20250709T195130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T195130Z
UID:4773-1752924600-1752955200@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Food Truck Frenzy
DESCRIPTION:The Food Truck Frenzy is coming to town\, and so is composting!\n\n\n\nThe Defenders will have a booth for compost education with a compost bin. Composting for the event is sponsored by the Defenders and will be available for the entirety of the event.\n\n\nFor more details\, please visit the Food Truck Frenzy 2025 website.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/food-truck-frenzy/
LOCATION:Huntley Park District\, 12015 Mill Street\, Huntley\, 60142\, United States
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