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SUMMARY:The Green Readers
DESCRIPTION:The Green Readers meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at The Green Read. To learn more about the upcoming book selections and be added to our mailing list\, please email thegreenreadbookstore@gmail.com.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-green-readers-2/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:The Green Read\, 61 N. Williams\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
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SUMMARY:Food Forest Tour - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED\nFood Forest Tour\nAugust 15th at 9am in McHenry \nJoin the Environmental Defenders and Stephanie Tesmer\, Environmental Scientist\, who will be guiding a tour around her residential Food Forest. Learn about integrating trees\, perennial plants\, and annual beds into urban landscapes to 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. \nThere are a total of 15 spots available. First come\, first served. Please contact envirodefmc@gmail.com if spots fill up and you’re interested in a tour. \nRSVP
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/food-forest-tour/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:Save the Bees Flash Sale Tattoo Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for another Save the Bees tattoo Flash Sale put on by our wonderful business members Moss and Marrow Tattoo in Crystal Lake! 50% of all proceeds will be donated to the Defenders! We’ll see you out there!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/save-the-bees-flash-sale-tattoo-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Moss and Marrow Tattoo Studio
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Fundraising,Member Events,Public Events
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SUMMARY:Monarch Family Fun Fair
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge and The Monarch Coalition invite you to … \nThe 11th Annual MONARCH FAMILY FUN FAIR! Migrate to the beach and get in FREE for a family afternoon and learn all about Monarchs. A Monarch extravaganza with butterfly and pollinator plants information\, monarch art show\, science table activities\, art activities\, a big monarch migration route map and information on how Mexico\, Canada and USA are collaborating! We also will have pollinator plants available to purchase from our participating nurseries. A Community Band Showcase will also be providing music at the band shell starting at 1pm. \nSpecial Thanks to Crystal Lake Culvers Restaurant for once again providing \nFREE Ice Cream chips to fair goers who complete our Monarch Quiz!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/monarch-family-fun-fair-2/
LOCATION:Crystal Lake Park District
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Education,Outdoor Events,Promotions,Public Events,Water and Natural Resource Protection,Young Advocates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T170000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - September
DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks\nWednesday\, September 2nd\, 2026\n5-7pm at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \nMCSEEP with Hannah Pfaff\, MCSEEP Director \nMCSEEP\, the McHenry County Schools Environmental Education Program\, has been a highly impactful and successful program in our area for nearly 40 years. Beginning with the efforts of Pat Dieckoff and aided by many other individuals in the environmental movement along the way\, we bring hands-on\, high-energy presentations to our community schools focusing on natural resource use and conservation. Starting with preschool age explorations into the natural wonders of our planet\, into elementary schools with focus on recycling\, compost\, energy use\, and biodiversity\, we build straight into middle schools with watersheds’ connection to land use\, climate change and green careers. We work closely with McHenry County Planning and Development\, Environmental Defenders\, and a family of other organizations in the community. We hope to share more about our program’s specifics and show how vital MCSEEP is to continue to inspire future generations’ awareness about our precious planet and empower them to act when they can to protect and preserve it! \n5pm begins our social hour to mix\, mingle and meet like-minded peers. Presentation starts at 5:45 pm! We encourage all guests to order food before the presentations begin or make a dining room table reservation for after the presentation. \nFood and beverages available from Duke’s menu: before\, during or after the event. Kitchen closes at 8pm. \n\n\n\nWatch on Zoom
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-september/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks
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SUMMARY:Electronics Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Registration Required at www.mcdh.info \nMcHenry County Fairgrounds\, 11900 Country Club Road\, Woodstock
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/electronics-recycling-event/
LOCATION:McHenry County Fairgrounds\, 12015 Country Club Rd\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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SUMMARY:Picnic with Water & Natural Resources Protection Action Team
DESCRIPTION:The Water and Natural Resources Protection Action Team invites you to a picnic and hike at the Defenders’ Dean Street property! Many of our members have never been to the site consisting of 8 acres situated between MCCD’s Kishwaukee Headwaters park to the South and the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) property to the north. So\, we hope you can join us for a picnic and walk from 4 – 7pm on Sunday\, September 13th! \nPlease use the parking lot at 2222 Dean Street on the south edge of Woodstock by the SWCD building where we’ll enjoy our picnic. We’ll have a hot grill ready to cook hotdogs\, veggie dogs and brats with buns and condiments. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Don’t forget your reusable dinnerware. Water will be provided. \nFollowing our picnic\, we’ll head out for a hike through our property led by Cindy Skrukrud\, Chair of our action team\, as she shares the history of the site. Jacob Karkowski\, another team member\, will explain the restoration work at the site that we’ve completed over the years as well as the work that is continuing. We’ll have additional members along who will point out all the insects\, birds\, and flowers. You can download the iNaturalist app on your phone to identify on your own\, as well. \nPlease dress for buggy weather and bring insect repellent\, as there will surely be mosquitoes. In order for our team to plan\, please RSVP to Nancy Schietzelt at buroak92@gmail.com by Friday\, September 11th. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/picnic-with-water-natural-resources-protection-action-team/
LOCATION:2222 Dean Street\, 2222 Dean Street\, Woodstock\, 60098\, United States
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SUMMARY:McHenry County Water Forum
DESCRIPTION:The McHenry County Water Forum is a free public event that provides a festive atmosphere where residents\, businesses and elected officials can learn what makes the regions water supplies special and how our water resources can be protected into the future. \nThis fully catered program is held every fall at the McHenry County College Auditorium and features presentations by scientists\, planners\, and engineers who specialize in water resources. \nThis year’s Water Forum will focus on “Water Sustainability” and features a great line up of presentations that will provide guests with a solid understanding of McHenry Counties water resources. \nMcHenry County College – Luecht Auditorium\n8900 US Hwy 14\, Building B\nCrystal Lake\, IL 60012 \nLearn How Our Water Works\, The Threats to Our Water\, And How You Can Help Protect It \nFeaturing Presentations By:\nDan Hadley\, Hydrogeologist-Illinois State Water Survey (Shallow Groundwater Sustainability)\nVlad Iordache\, Hydrogeologist-Illinois State Water Survey (Deep Groundwater Sustainability)\nScott Kuykendall\, Water Resources Specialist-McHenry County Planning and Development \nHosted By:\nThe McHenry County Department of Planning and Development\nwith support from our sponsors and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County \nFully Catered by Dukes Ale House and Kitchen:\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 \nmchenryh2o.com \nFor More information contact Scott Kuykendall\, Water Resources Specialist at SHKuykendall@mchenrycountyil.gov
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-water-forum-2/
LOCATION:McHenry County College Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Education,Water and Natural Resource Protection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T090000
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SUMMARY:Recycling Drive
DESCRIPTION:McHenry County Department of Health\nMcHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\nSaturday\, May 30th | 9am-12pm \nPaper Shredding\, Styrofoam\, textiles\, fluorescent and LED light bulb ($)
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/recycling-drive-6/
LOCATION:McHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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SUMMARY:Big Fall Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is hosting our Annual Big Fall Book Sale from September 26 – October 10. It will be located at the Algonquin Township Road District Building B Garage. \nThere will be a members-only preview sale Friday\, September 25\, 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 online at mcdef.org. The sale begins Saturday\, September 26 10am-4pm\, and continues running from 10am-4pm through Saturday\, October 10. The sale will be closed on Sundays. \nThere will be thousands of like-new books available for purchase with no book over $10. Search through thousands of books and many genres. Stop by and find some paperback treasures!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/big-fall-book-sale-4/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
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