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SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Powering Your Home With the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Topics To Discuss: \nJoin local Deer Park resident Peter Gorr as he presents “Powering Your Home with the Sun”. This thirty minute non-technical presentation covers the basics of converting your electric supply to solar generated energy. Whether you own a home or condo or rent\, if you pay an electric bill there is something for you in this presentation that will save you money and show you how to move to a clean renewable energy source for your electricity. \nThe presentation will cover the basics of residential solar energy systems as well as the installation process\, current state and federal financial incentives\, and how to get started. Also included is a review of a new program available to residents called Community Solar. This program is available to any rate payer in Illinois. It is simple as it is a subscription program that doesn’t require the purchase or installation of equipment and saves money. \nAbout the speaker: \nPeter Gorr lives in Deer Park and is an elected member of the IL Solar Education Association Board of Directors and a member of their Solar Ambassador network. He first installed a Solar Energy system on his Palatine home in 2011 and repeated this when he moved to Deer Park in 2016. His over 10 years of experience provides a solid\, fact based foundation for presenting the process\, the results\, and the benefits of residential solar energy supply options.\nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person. \nPre-registration is required for Zoom attendance\, but not for in-person attendance. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89424130711?pwd=Tjc0eElSY2Z0TSt4TWxuSjg0YmRVZz09 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSocializing begins at 5pm in-person\, program begins at 6 pm. \nCohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \n\n\n\n\n\nGreen Drinks is a monthly\, informal meeting between people in the environmental field and environmentalist that takes place throughout the globe. McHenry County’s Green Drinks is held on the first Wednesday of every month at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake. Every month features a new speaker on a topic related to environmentalism. Join us!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-mchenry-county-powering-your-home-with-the-sun/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks
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SUMMARY:McHenry County 2050 Plan Environmental Workshop
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URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-2050-plan-environmental-workshop/
LOCATION:McHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Education,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T170000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Waste in the Service Industry
DESCRIPTION:restaurants\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics To Discuss: \nThe hospitality industry is a notoriously wasteful one. A new study focused on reducing food waste in the restaurant industry found that anywhere from 4 to 10 percent of food purchased by restaurants never gets to customers\, while 30 to 40 percent of the food served to customers never gets consumed. That’s not to mention all of the water\, electricity\, and other resources consumed within the foodservice industry. Furthermore\, the choices restaurants make in purchasing food and supplies can have a huge impact on climate change. \nAbout the speaker:\nThis January Duke’s very own Chef Zak\, will be discussing his journey to making Duke’s an eco-friendly restaurant and earning 3 Stars from the Green Restaurant Association. Zak will also discuss how you\, as a consumer\, can help encourage other restaurants to become more sustainable. \nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person. \nPre-registration is required for Zoom attendance\, but not for in-person attendance. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlc-ivqzkjG9NE15XeK8cwSW_7hYdAZYtO \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSocializing begins at 5pm in-person\, program begins at 6 pm. \nCohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \n\n\n\n\n\nGreen Drinks is a monthly\, informal meeting between people in the environmental field and environmentalist that takes place throughout the globe. McHenry County’s Green Drinks is held on the first Wednesday of every month at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake. Every month features a new speaker on a topic related to environmentalism. Join us!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-mchenry-county-waste-in-the-service-industry/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221228T200000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221209T200000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Members' Open House
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URL:https://mcdef.org/event/holiday-members-open-house/
LOCATION:Defenders’ Property\, 2222 S. Dean Street\, Woodstock\, IL
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Beautiful and Sustainable Gift Wrapping Inspired by the Japanese Tradition of Furoshiki
DESCRIPTION:Topics To Discuss:\nGift giving is a warm and loving tradition that goes on steroids during the winter holidays. Along with gifts comes gift wrapping. In Japan\, it is said that giving a gift is like wrapping one’s heart. There\, the concept of wrapping plays a central role in the spiritual and cultural aspects of life. This aesthetic is reflected in the role of gift giving. Objects are wrapped as a kind of pledge that the contents are protected from impurities. Gift wrapping is not an end in itself but a means by which to convey the love and thought that goes into the act of giving. \nOne style of gift wrapping in Japan employs the use of furoshiki. Furoshiki is a multi-purpose carry all created from a square piece of material. Fashioning soft wrappings from large squares of colorfully patterned cloth is employed to wrap and carry objects of all shapes and sizes. The convenience of the furoshiki lies in its adaptability since it has no definite shape as does a bag. It can adapt to fit whatever you put in it – large or small\, round or square\, soft or rigid. \nPlease join us for a very special meeting of Green Drinks where\, after some hands-on learning you will be able to take home your very own furoshiki and a new skill that you can use to become just a little more “green.” All are welcome and materials will be provided. \nAbout the speaker:\nSue Jensen\, former art teacher\, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County board member and recycling drive veteran volunteer is very fond of this style of gift wrapping. It is so appealing because in addition to being unique and beautiful\, the material is reusable\, washable and a fantastic way to create less waste. Sue will share a little background information and then get everyone involved in practicing this useful art form. Who knows\, maybe after attending\, you will become the catalyst amongst your family and friends encouraging a change in the way people think about packaging\, wrapping and trash. \nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person. \nPre-registration is required for Zoom attendance\, but not for in-person attendance. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kc-iqrDstE9WQcKnn4eSfFVdfNk9-p8Zq \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSocializing begins at 5pm in-person\, program begins at 6 pm. \nCohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \n\n\n\n\n\nGreen Drinks is a monthly\, informal meeting between people in the environmental field and environmentalist that takes place throughout the globe. McHenry County’s Green Drinks is held on the first Wednesday of every month at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake. Every month features a new speaker on a topic related to environmentalism. Join us!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-mchenry-county-beautiful-and-sustainable-gift-wrapping-inspired-by-the-japanese-tradition-of-furoshiki/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks
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SUMMARY:BMP Talk & Tour: Sensible Salting and Salt Smart Certification
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the last BMP Talk and Tour workshop of 2022!  \n\nThe Talk and Tour will focus on Sensible Salting and Salt Smart Certification.  This free program is open to everyone and will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Friday\, November 4 in Conference Room B of the McHenry County Administration Building at 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\, IL 60098.  We highly recommend elected officials\, municipal staff\, facilities managers\, and business owners attend this workshop. \nOur expanding use of roadsalt and other chemical deicers damages the environment\, corrodes infrastructure\, and pollutes water. This workshop will show the impacts from our use of roadsalt and the best practices everyone can use to maintain safety while reducing pollution.  The workshop will also introduce an exciting new program that will revolutionize snow and ice management practices on parking lots and sidewalks.  A live demonstration of Sensible Salting practices will also be provided.  We are very excited about this program and guests who attend will gain a solid understanding of the issues and solutions on this important topic. \nREGISTER AT: https://bit.ly/3Kq78Qp \nLight snacks and beverages will be provided.  We will also be raffling off a brand new Earthway Liquid Push Spreader ($500 value) so one lucky guest can start practicing Sensible Salting on their own property. \nThe Talk and Tour workshops are provided by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County’s Water and Natural Resources Committee with assistance from the McHenry County Department of Planning and Development.  For more information on how you can help protect McHenry County’s natural resources visit the Defenders website https://mcdef.org/ \nPlease register for the Talk and Tour at https://bit.ly/3Kq78Qp or contact Scott Kuykendall\, McHenry County Water Resources Specialist\, at SHKuykendall@mchenrycountyil.gov if you need additional information.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/bmp-talk-tour-sensible-salting-and-salt-smart-certification/
LOCATION:McHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Management Practices,Community Outreach,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T190000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Diesel Pollution in McHenry County
DESCRIPTION:Topics To Discuss:\nJoin us for an interactive conversation regarding the dangers of diesel pollution in our community and to discuss policy levers that Illinois can use to transition our medium and heavy duty transportation sector. This conversation will be modeled after the Listen\, Lead\, Share conversations that were held prior to writing and passing the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act.\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nJessica Beverly will be our facilitator. She has years of experience working in clean transportation for the Sierra Club Chapter of Illinois and with the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition. Jessica helped draft current policies in place within CEJA\, participated in the ICC implementation stakeholder process\, and will help discuss and guide the conversation as we learn more about diesel pollution in McHenry County and how we can collectively address this problem.\n\n\nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person.\n\nPre-registration is required for Zoom attendance\, but not for in-person attendance.\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0od-2vrDIsE9eMF-qpcuOIQw4HhERCqBiE\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nSocializing begins at 5pm in-person\, program begins at 5:45 pm.\n\nCohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\n\n\n\n\nGreen Drinks is a monthly\, informal meeting between people in the environmental field and environmentalist that takes place throughout the globe. McHenry County’s Green Drinks is held on the first Wednesday of every month at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake. Every month features a new speaker on a topic related to environmentalism. Join us!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-mchenry-county-diesel-pollution-in-mchenry-county/
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:20221020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T200000
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Summit Social
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/sustainability-summit-social/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Public Events
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221015T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221015T120000
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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. \n  \nAt this event there will be: \nElectronics Recycling \nDocument Shredding \nStyrofoam\, textiles\, light bulbs($)\, batteries($) \n  \n \nElgin Recycling will be accepting the following electronic devices:\n• Televisions & Computer Monitors ($) 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  \n \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  \n \n  \nThe Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will be onsite collecting\nFluorescent tubes and bulbs ($0.50-$1.00 each)\nTextiles and clothing\nClean Styrofoam\nAlkaline Batteries ($1.00 per lb)\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-4/
LOCATION:McHenry County Courthouse\, 2200 N Seminary Ave\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221015T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221015T110000
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CREATED:20220209T013248Z
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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:20221005T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220928T182130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T184038Z
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Sustainability in Action at the Wild Onion Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Throughout October\, for every pint sold on Wednesdays $1 will be donated to the Environmental Defenders! Come see them speak about their sustainable practices at Green Drinks in October.\n\nTopics To Discuss:\n-Restoration of former gravel quarry and grounds to native plants and trees.\n-Construction of a highly energy efficient building and brewery\, incorporating geothermal technology and a new construction product.\n-Ongoing focus of energy conservation in all of the company’s operations has been a focus for the past 19 years of operation.\n-Maintaining and managing the restored prairie vegetation using traditional techniques.\n-Implementation of composting in back of property\, followed by building a small-scale vermiculture farm.\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nMike Kainz\, age 56\, is the founding brewmaster and co-owner of Wild Onion Brewery in Lake Barrington\, IL. Graduated with a BA from Denison University in 1987\, double majoring in French and Economics. Mike spent his junior year in college studying in Paris\, France\, where he learned to appreciate all the amazing styles and flavors of beer that have been brewed in Europe for centuries. Upon returning to the States in 1986\, Mike began home brewing out of necessity to recreate those full-bodied styles of beer-the craft beer revolution was in its infancy at that point\, with few choices of beer styles available to consumers at that point.\nMike joined the Peace Corps after college\, working as an agriculture volunteer in Morocco. He was tasked with converting a 2 1/2 acre lot to a functioning small-scale farm on the grounds of an orphanage in the town of Taroudant in southern Morocco. This experience led to his lifelong passion of sustainable gardening and composting.\nTogether with his family\, Mike founded Wild Onion Brewery in 1996 in Lake Barrington. The original brewery was located in a leased warehouse two blocks away from its current location on Pepper Road. Mike brewed the beer\, while brothers Pat and John delivered to local bars and stores. The Kainz family purchased the current property that houses the Pub\, Brewery and Banquet Hall in 2000\, and opened it’s doors in 2003.\n\n\nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person.\n\nPre-registration is required for Zoom attendance\, but not for in-person attendance.\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvcOmuqDwuG9flZCpES732tSvMztuUaCgV?fbclid=IwAR2YuPmItRsXXOOfZxG90sEkwGwwzxMLhwOesCNbYxyiwVeMVqyQFKGBp7A\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nSocializing begins at 5pm in-person\, program begins at 6pm.\n\nCohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\n\n\n\n\nGreen Drinks is a monthly\, informal meeting between people in the environmental field and environmentalist that takes place throughout the globe. McHenry County’s Green Drinks is held on the first Wednesday of every month at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake. Every month features a new speaker on a topic related to environmentalism. Join us!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-mchenry-county-sustainability-in-action-at-the-wild-onion-brewery/
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:20220923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220816T162417Z
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SUMMARY:Big Fall Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County host an annual Big Fall Book Sale September 23- October 8. It will be located at the Algonquin Township Road District Building B Garage. \n  \nThere will be a members-only preview sale Friday\, September 23 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 24 noon-4pm\, and continues running from 10am-4pm through Saturday\, October 8. It will be closed on Sundays. \n  \nA $10 Bag Sale will be held Thursday\, Friday and Saturday\, October 6-8. \n  \nThere will be thousands of like-new books available for purchase. \n  \nVolunteer to work at the sale: https://signup.com/go/iaAtLwA
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/big-fall-book-sale/
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=America/Chicago:20220918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220816T163653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T163653Z
UID:3078-1663506000-1663520400@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:The Environmental Defenders' Annual Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 18 (Rain date: Sunday\, September 25) \nMeet at Towne Park\, Algonquin for RT ride \n1PM \n  \nJoin the Environmental Defenders’ Transportation Action Team as they cruise from Towne Park in Algonquin to East Dundee for a taste of local beer at Black and Gray Brewing. This roundtrip is about 12 miles of mostly easy\, flat terrain and includes the Prairie Trail in McHenry County and the Fox River Trail in Kane. On the way\, Defenders’ executive director will talk about points of interest\, including the milelong stretch of trail that has been adopted by our organization through the McHenry County Conservation District’s Adopt-a-Trail program as well as a bald eagle nesting area. Upon return we’ll have a look at new construction on Main Street Algonquin and future plans for a River Walk.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-environmental-defenders-annual-bike-ride/
LOCATION:Towne Park\, 100 Jefferson St\, Algonquin\, IL\, 60102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Outdoor Events,Outings,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220917T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220816T161310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T190224Z
UID:3074-1663405200-1663416000@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. \n  \nAt this event there will be: \nElectronics Recycling \nDocument Shredding \nStyrofoam\, textiles\, light bulbs($)\, batteries($) \n  \n \nElgin Recycling will be accepting the following electronic devices:\n• Televisions & Computer Monitors ($) 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  \n \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  \n \n  \nThe Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will be onsite collecting\nFluorescent tubes and bulbs ($0.50-$1.00 each)\nTextiles and clothing\nClean Styrofoam\nAlkaline Batteries ($1.00 per lb)\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-3/
LOCATION:Woodstock North High School\, 3000 Raffel Rd\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220918
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220209T012729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T154901Z
UID:1151-1663372800-1663459199@mcdef.org
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Outings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220908T191813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T191822Z
UID:3125-1663333200-1663340400@mcdef.org
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:20220907T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220907T190000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220812T163643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T163643Z
UID:3067-1662570000-1662577200@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Roundabouts: Use\, Impacts and Benefits
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate 13 years of McHenry County Green Drinks!\n\n\n\n\nPresentation Overview:\nThe McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT) and City of Woodstock will discuss roundabouts at the September 7 Green Drinks. MCDOT will provide an overview of roundabouts – how to safety navigate them\, their benefits and drawbacks – and discuss several examples that have been built on the County highway system. The City of Woodstock will then talk about their experience designing and building their first roundabout at South-Lake-Madison near the Historic Woodstock Square. They will also discuss why the State of Illinois selected roundabouts\, instead of traditional traffic signals\, as the preferred intersection type for their upcoming IL 47 project in the City.\n\n\nPresentation Team:\nScott Hennings is the Assistant Director for the McHenry County Division of Transportation.\nDarrell Kuntz is the Assistant County Engineer for the McHenry County Division of Transportation.\nChris Tiedt is the City Engineer for the City of Woodstock Department of Public Works.\nChristina Betz is the Pubic Works Director for the City of Woodstock.\n\n\nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person. We encourage in-person attendance\, and if you are unable to attend in person please considering ordering takeout from Duke’s!\nPre-registration is required for Zoom attendance\, but not for in-person attendance.\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZ0tduuppz8qG9P2R7o7eUAkn9A6y…\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nSocializing begins at 5pm in-person\, program begins at 6pm.\nCohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\n\n\n\n\nGreen Drinks is a monthly\, informal meeting between people in the environmental field and environmentalist that takes place throughout the globe. McHenry County’s Green Drinks is held on the first Wednesday of every month at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake. Every month features a new speaker on a topic related to environmentalism. Join us!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-mchenry-county-roundabouts-use-impacts-and-benefits/
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:20220831T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220715T183607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T183716Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual McHenry County Water Forum
DESCRIPTION:McHenry County College Auditorium \nWednesday\, August 31 \n5:30-8pm \nEngaging presentations by water resources experts and fully catered by Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \nSponsored by The McHenry County Department of Planning and Development and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. \nFor more info visit: www.mchenryh2o.com \nOr contact: Scott Kuykendall\, Water Resources Specialist at SHKuykendall@mchenrycountyil.gov
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/5th-annual-mchenry-county-water-forum/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220820T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220715T162023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T162023Z
UID:2987-1660986000-1660996800@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. \n  \nAt this event there will be: \nDocument Shredding \n  \n \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 
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-document-shredding-event-3/
LOCATION:McHenry County Department of Health\, 667 Ware Rd\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220814T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220814T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220715T161037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T161037Z
UID:2979-1660480200-1660494600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Fest
DESCRIPTION:Migrate to the Crystal Lake beach for the afternoon to enjoy this free event and learn all about monarch butterflies and how you can help them and other pollinators thrive. The Monarch Fest will include butterfly and native pollinator plant info from many groups\, including the Defenders’ Water and Natural Resources Protection Action Team\, face painting\, science and art activities and a big migration route map showing the Monarch butterflies’ amazing yearly journey from their winter grounds in the mountains of Mexico to their summer homes in the USA and Canada. Native pollinator plants from participating nurseries will be available for purchase. \n  \nThe Monarch Fest will run from 12:30-4:30 pm on Sunday\, August 14 at the Main Beach Pavilion at 300 Lakeshore Dr in Crystal Lake. You are also invited to enjoy a community band showcase at the beach bandshell from 1-4:15 pm. Bring your blanket and a picnic! \n  \nThe Monarch Fair is presented by The Monarch Coalition and hosted by Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in conjunction with US Fish & Wildlife Service and multiple local conservation organizations. 
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/monarch-fest/
LOCATION:Crystal Lake Main Beach\, 300 Lakeshore Dr\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Outdoor Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220715T160147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T160147Z
UID:2974-1660406400-1660420800@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Member Corn Roast
DESCRIPTION:Annual Corn Roast Gathering  – IT’S BACK!!! \nSaturday\, August 13\, 2022 \n4 PM to 8 PM-ish \nPioneer Farm\,  McHenry \n  \nAfter a break due to COVID-19\, we invite you to join us once again at Pioneer Farm\, 4614 N. Pioneer Road\, three miles north of McHenry\, for the Environmental Defenders’ ANNUAL CORN ROAST!  Get caught up on all things Defenders\, enjoy roasted corn\, shared dishes\, fresh air\, and fun with Environmental Defenders’ members\, Saturday\, August 13\, 2022\, beginning at 4 PM. There will be lots of  \nactivities\, including informal nature walks\, outdoor games\, chicken feeding\, hayrides and more!  \nBring a main dish\, salad\, or dessert to share\, labeled serving utensils\, and your own cups and eating utensils. Single-use plates will be provided.  \nHelp will be needed roasting corn\, setting up\, cleaning up\, and overseeing the food service. Volunteer by calling Alice and Bill Howenstine at 815-385-8512 or emailing abhow@oawl.net. \nWe strongly encourage everyone to be fully vaccinated and/or tested the morning of the corn roast. Thanks for doing your part to help keep us all safe! \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/member-corn-roast/
LOCATION:Pioneer Tree Farm\, 4614 N. Pioneer Road\, McHenry\, IL\, 60050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220715T163218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T163218Z
UID:2991-1659704400-1659711600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Best Management Practices Talk and Tour: Rain Gardens That Work
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 5\, 1-3 pm \n(rain or shine)  Sunshine will show the full beauty of the vegetation but rainfall will show the rain gardens in action! \nWoodscreek Park \n1420 Willow Tree Dr\, Crystal Lake \n  \nSpeakers \n-Scott Kuykendall\,  McHenry County Water Resource Specialist on Green Infrastructure \n-Crystal Lake Park District staff on How and Why \n-Engineer on Design/Management
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/best-management-practices-talk-and-tour-rain-gardens-that-work/
LOCATION:Woodscreek Park\, 1420 Willow Tree Dr\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Management Practices,Community Outreach,Education,Outdoor Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220803T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220803T190000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220708T190647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T190647Z
UID:2957-1659546000-1659553200@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Illinois State Incentive Program for Electric Cars and Motorcycles
DESCRIPTION:About the Speakers:\nJeff Miller\, President of the Fox Valley Electric Auto Association (FVEAA)\, no longer owns any fuel powered cars\, or even lawn tools\, and routinely guide people on their journey of going electric.\nSimon Gibson is a board member of the FVEAA and Electric Vehicle advocate.\n\nSimon and Jeff will present on the Illinois state incentive program for Electric cars and motorcycles\, what we know so far on the Build Back Better funded charging stations across the state\, and bust some myths about electric cars. We will also answer questions from the crowd about buying or owning electric cars.\n\n\n\n\nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person. We encourage in-person attendance\, and if you are unable to attend in person please considering ordering takeout from Duke’s!\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqc-2grD0iHdRCpOpyBwuteMT1X8Acx0d8 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\nSocializing begins at 5pm in-person\, program begins at 6pm.\n  \n\nCohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\n\n\n\nGreen Drinks is a monthly\, informal meeting between people in the environmental field and environmentalist that takes place throughout the globe. McHenry County’s Green Drinks is held on the first Wednesday of every month at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake. Every month features a new speaker on a topic related to environmentalism. Join us!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-mchenry-county-illinois-state-incentive-program-for-electric-cars-and-motorcycles/
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:20220802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220715T164338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T164338Z
UID:2996-1659427200-1659891600@mcdef.org
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:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220705T191347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T191347Z
UID:2949-1659175200-1659193200@mcdef.org
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:20220728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220705T181127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T194755Z
UID:2941-1659034800-1659034800@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Nature Nerds Book Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A newly forming book club\, Nature Nerds will meet Thursday\, July 28 at 7pm to discuss The Overstory by Richard Powers. Come join them as they ponder the direction they will take this group in future months. \n  \nTo learn more\, contact: the greenreadbookstore@gmail.com
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/nature-nerds-book-club-meeting/
LOCATION:The Green Read\, 61 N. Williams\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
CATEGORIES:Book Club Meetings,Bookstore Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220705T190446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T190446Z
UID:2945-1658494800-1658502000@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Best Management Practices Talk and Tour: How To Successfully Manage Natural Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 22 — From 1 to 3 PM \nEvent is free & open to the public but limited to 30 people \nMeet at Ted Spella Park in Algonquin \nInfrastructure and landscaping that use native vegetation helps to manage stormwater and reduce flooding while also recharging groundwater\, purifying water\, providing habitat\, and creating natural beauty. \nThe use of native vegetation and other forms of green infrastructure are powerful tools to improve resiliency of our communities. While landscaping with native vegetation is not rocket science\, most conventional landscapers do not have the knowledge or skills to successfully install or maintain these systems. When properly implemented by qualified professionals\, natural landscaping can also reduce annual operating costs over conventional landscaping and provide benefits for generations to come. \n· Michele Zimmerman\, Assistant Public Works Director for the Village of Algonquin\, will showcase the natural landscaping systems and best management practices that have been successfully installed at Spella Park.  Michelle will also discuss how the Village uses contracts and performance standards to successfully implement projects throughout the Village. The examples will include detailed information demonstrating the economic benefits. \n· The Village’s ecological contractor\, Resource Environmental Solutions (RES)\, will provide technical guidance on how to properly establish and maintain natural landscaping. This is a great opportunity to learn directly from experts. \nJoin us to see firsthand how these incredible best management practices can be implemented in your communities! Bring your water bottle and be prepared to walk through the park. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register here for this Talk & Tour. This will help us plan refreshments for the event. \nThis is the fourth in the series of Friday Talks and Tours scheduled by the EDMC’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. \nClick here for the evolving schedule of planned Friday BMP Talks and Tours. There you will also find links to videos of the past sessions.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/best-management-practices-talk-and-tour-how-to-successfully-manage-natural-landscaping/
LOCATION:Ted Spella Park\, 2610 Harnish Dr\, Algonquin\, IL\, 60102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Management Practices,Community Outreach,Education,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220716T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114455
CREATED:20220705T193601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T193601Z
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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. \n  \nAt this event there will be: \nDocument Shredding \n  \n \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 
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-document-shredding-event-2/
LOCATION:Woodstock North High School\, 3000 Raffel Rd\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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