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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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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: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:20250422T180000
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=UTC:20250419T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
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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:20250415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T093000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20250318T204039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T211711Z
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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:20250412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20250410T222949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T223117Z
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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:20250412T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20250113T205925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T205925Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T190000
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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:20250306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T200000
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SUMMARY:The Green Readers Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Bring any book you would recommend to discuss. Also we will be choosing our 2025 selections: Bring a wrapped book you want the book club to read (you keep your own book).
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-green-readers-book-club-2/
LOCATION:The Green Read\, 61 N. Williams\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20250304T174803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T185821Z
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - March
DESCRIPTION:PFAS Detections in Groundwater and Your Drinking Water Supplies Our Speaker for March 5 is Amy Gahala\, a hydrologist who has worked for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2011. Amy is the Project Manager for the network of groundwater monitoring wells and stream gages established throughout McHenry County. \nHer recent publications include a focus on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water resources. PFAS are referred to as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment\, making them extremely persistent. PFAS are a confirmed carcinogen and have associations with adverse health effects. McHenry County Planning and Development\, worked with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)\, to detect the presence of PFAS at selected monitoring wells from the McHenry County Groundwater Monitoring Well Network. Amy will share the results with us during her presentation. For more information visit: https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/amy-m-gahala
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-4/
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:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T195649Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Nerds Book Club
DESCRIPTION:How Far the Light Reaches: a Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imblar
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/nature-nerds-book-club-3/
LOCATION:114 S Jefferson St\, Woodstock\, IL 60098
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T155407Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Auction
DESCRIPTION:Annual AuctionOur Annual Auction begins tomorrow and we’re excited to come together once again to support a brighter\, more sustainable future for our County. \nThe Auction will be held ONLINE starting Sunday\, February 23rd at 8am and finishing on Sunday\, March 9th at 8pm. From gift baskets to handmade goodies\, the auction will have something for everyone! \nEvery bid helps support the Defenders as we work to create a better future for our planet. Together\, we can make a difference! \nThank you for your continued support\, and we look forward to having you join us for this exciting event! \nGo to Auction!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/annual-auction/
CATEGORIES:Annual Dinner,Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20250113T195122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T210043Z
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SUMMARY:WPPC's Annual Natural Landscaping Seminar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/wppcs-annual-natural-landscaping-seminar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250215
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SUMMARY:Annual Auction Items Due
DESCRIPTION:Annual Auction Items DUE! \nThe Fundraising Team is excited to announce our upcoming Annual Auction! This event is dedicated to raising funds for the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. From February 23\, 2025 at 8:00am to March 9\, 2025 at 8:00pm\, we will host the online auction. There will also be two 50/50 raffles (one online and one in-person) and a bag raffle at the annual meeting. \nTo make this auction a success\, we are seeking donations of items\, services\, or experiences to include in the auction catalog. Contributions from generous individuals\, organizations and businesses are essential to help us reach our fundraising goals and create a meaningful impact. \nAll donors will be recognized during the event and through our promotional materials\, reaching a wide audience of environmentally conscious individuals and businesses. Your support not only aids an important cause\, but also highlights your commitment to sustainability and community involvement. \nIf you’re interested in contributing\, please provide us with the descriptions and/or photos  of the services or consumables. Bring any non-perishable items to the Defenders’ new office (114 S Jefferson\, Woodstock – call 815-338-0393 first) by February 14\, 2025 or contact Anne Basten at basten1@sbcglobal.net or 815-344-5647 (leave a message). We are happy to discuss other ways you can support our efforts. All donations must include your contact information (name\, phone\, and email)\, a minimum starting price\, the approximate value\, and an expiration date for any services offered. \nAll donations are greatly appreciated! It is possible that your donation will be combined with other donations or may not be used for this event. The Defenders’ Fundraising Committee may determine another way for your items or skills to be used to benefit the organization. \nThank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference. Together\, we can create a brighter future for our County.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/annual-auction-items-due/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20250113T194826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T210153Z
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SUMMARY:Defenders' Winter Get Together
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/defenders-winter-get-together/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20250113T195413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T195413Z
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SUMMARY:The Green Readers Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Bring any book you would recommend to discuss. Also we will be choosing our 2025 selections: Bring a wrapped book you want the book club to read (you keep your own book).
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-green-readers-book-club/
LOCATION:The Green Read\, 61 N. Williams\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20250203T201530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T190954Z
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - February
DESCRIPTION:Jen Walling\, Executive Director of the Illinois Environmental Council\, will be present to speak to us about the legislative priorities for the 2025 session of the Illinois Legislature on the environmental front. She will highlight the bills being proposed concerning: Clean Water\, Energy\, Conservation\, Sustainable Agriculture\, Zero Waste and Equitable Transportation. The bills are a compilation of the work of IEC staff and over 100 affiliated environmental groups and individuals throughout Illinois. Jen Walling has served as the Executive Director for the Illinois Environmental Council since January 2011\, where she oversees the strategic direction and management of the organization and lobbies decision-makers on environmental issues. Jen is dedicated to building the power of Illinois’ environmental community to secure policy outcomes that protect the environment.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-february2025/
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:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20250113T195022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T195022Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Seed Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-great-seed-event/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20241210T220710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T195712Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Nerds Book Club
DESCRIPTION:How Far the Light Reaches: a Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imblar
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/nature-nerds-book-club-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20250102T220528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T185549Z
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - January
DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks will kick off the new year on Wednesday\, January 8. We hope to see you there and we encourage members to bring a new friend to join our meeting. \nYou can attend in-person at Dukes Alehouse or through Zoom. You can find the link in the details section of this calendar event. See you there! \nGathering begins at 5:00pm with appetizers providing by Dukes Alehouse.  Food and drinks can be ordered at the event or for carry-out.  Program will start earlier than usual. 5:45pm.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-2/
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:20241217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20241202T192925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T205341Z
UID:4198-1734454800-1734458400@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Nature Nerds Book Club
DESCRIPTION:How Far the Light Reaches: a Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imblar
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/nature-nerds-book-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20241202T183215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T183215Z
UID:4187-1733648400-1733673600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Pioneer Tree Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Pioneer Tree Farm is open soon! Cut your own organically grown Christmas Tree. No pesticides\, herbicides\, chemicals … since 1973. Come to enjoy hay rides\, candle dippinng\, wood working activities\, dutch oven demos\, chickens\, crafts\, a campfire\, and free hot cocoa & coffee in the warming house. Activities for the whole family! \nSpruce\, Fir and Pine trees of all sizes will be available. All organically grown and tended\, the trees look great! They are $100 each\, any size (cash or check ONLY) \nNovember 29 – December 1 and December 7 -8 | 9am-4pm. \nThe Pioneer Tree Farm supports the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/pioneer-tree-farm-2/
LOCATION:Pioneer Tree Farm\, 4614 N. Pioneer Road\, McHenry\, IL\, 60050\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20241202T183048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T183200Z
UID:4180-1733562000-1733587200@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Pioneer Tree Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Pioneer Tree Farm is open soon! Cut your own organically grown Christmas Tree. No pesticides\, herbicides\, chemicals … since 1973. Come to enjoy hay rides\, candle dippinng\, wood working activities\, dutch oven demos\, chickens\, crafts\, a campfire\, and free hot cocoa & coffee in the warming house. Activities for the whole family! \nSpruce\, Fir and Pine trees of all sizes will be available. All organically grown and tended\, the trees look great! They are $100 each\, any size (cash or check ONLY) \nNovember 29 – December 1 and December 7 -8 | 9am-4pm. \nThe Pioneer Tree Farm supports the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/pioneer-tree-farm/
LOCATION:Pioneer Tree Farm\, 4614 N. Pioneer Road\, McHenry\, IL\, 60050\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20241202T184843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T193930Z
UID:4194-1733418000-1733421600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:The Green Readers Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Bring any book you would recommend to discuss. Also we will be choosing our 2025 selections: Bring a wrapped book you want the book club to read (you keep your own book).
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-green-readers/
LOCATION:The Green Read\, 61 N. Williams\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20241202T183949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T184221Z
UID:4189-1733412600-1733418000@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:The Green Read - Children's Christmas Special
DESCRIPTION:Come see Santa Claus and An American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter at The Green Read on Sunday\, December 15th at 3:30pm. We will be having a special reading and signing of a children’s Christmas book!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-green-read-childrens-books-special-readings-and-book-signing/
LOCATION:The Green Read\, 61 N. Williams\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20241202T181730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T205249Z
UID:4173-1733331600-1733338800@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:NEWCOMERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND \nTo wrap up 2024\, Green Drinks on Wednesday\, December 4 will be highlighting and celebrating the eco-achievements of local environmental organizations in McHenry County! We hope to see you there and we encourage members to bring a new friend to join our meeting. \nYou can attend in-person at Dukes Alehouse or through Zoom. You can find the link in the details section of this calendar event. See you there! \nGathering begins at 5:00pm with appetizers providing by Dukes Alehouse.  Food and drinks can be ordered at the event or for carry-out.  Program will start earlier than usual. 5:45pm.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20240507T202732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T202732Z
UID:4036-1729328400-1729339200@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:McHenry County Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:Every year the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County teams up with the McHenry County Department of Health to put on several recycling events throughout the year. \nAt this event there will be: \nElectronics Recycling \nDocument Shredding \nStyrofoam\, textiles\, light bulbs($)\, batteries($) \n \nElgin Recycling will be accepting the following electronic devices:\n• Televisions & Computer Monitors ($) Credit cards and cash will be accepted onsite.\n• Computers & Small Scale Servers\n• Printers\, FAX Machines and Scanners\n• DVD Players\, DVD Recorders and VCR’s\n• Video Game Consoles\n• Digital Converter Boxes\, Cable and Satellite Receivers\n• Electronic Keyboards\, Electronic Mice and Portable Digital Music Players \nFees for TVs and Monitors:\n$15 for any size LCD monitor\n$25 for all other units up to 20 inches\n$35 for all other units 21 inches and Larger \nIf you are unable to attend one of the collection event dates\, Elgin Recycling has a permanent site at 5114 E Terra Cotta (Route176) in Crystal Lake (Across from Country Side Flower Shop).\nOpen Monday- Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 1:00pm.\nFor additional information or questions regarding electronics recycling please visit\nElgin Recycling’s website at www.elginrecycling.com or contact them at 847-741-4100.\nElgin Recycling will no longer be accepting any type of batteries at the events\, but will continue to accept them at their Crystal Lake location. \n \nPaper Tiger Document Solutions will have their shred truck onsite to securely shred your sensitive paper documents.\nPlease remember these important tips for quick shredding:\n1. The shredder can only take paper. No CD’s or thumb drives.\n2. Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed.\n3. Binder clips\, three ring binders and the like Need To Be Removed prior to shredding. Please do so before attending the event.\n4. Participants need to take back empty bags or boxes. \n \nThe Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will be onsite collecting \nBatteries‒ Household (A\, C\, D\, AA\, AAA\, Lithium\, Ni-Cad\, Button and NI-MH) are accepted for $1.00 per pound\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled. Lead batteries (car\, motorcycle\, sump pump\, marine) are accepted at no charge. \nFluorescent Light Bulbs–The following are accepted for a fee\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled: \n4-foot\, $.50 each; \n8-foot\, $1.00 each; \nCompact bulbs used in lamps and lighting fixtures\, $.50 each \nPacking Peanuts that are clean\, dry\, in a box or bag\, are accepted. \nSolid Styrofoam is accepted at no charge providing it is clean\, with no glue\, tape\, food or anything else attached to it.  Soft material that bends and is generally used in packaging is not accepted.  If it has a smooth cover (usually blue or pink in color) on it\, it is not accepted. \nTextiles–Clothes\, blankets\, towels\, shoes\, etc.\, with holes\, worn out\, torn\, accepted at no charge\, BUT they must be clean. \nFor additional information or questions regarding the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County please contact us at 815-338-0393.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-recycling-event-11/
LOCATION:McHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T121431
CREATED:20240710T194629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T194629Z
UID:4080-1726941600-1728144000@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Big Fall Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County host an annual Big Fall Book Sale September 21- October 5. It will be located at the Algonquin Township Road District Building B Garage. \nThere will be a members-only preview sale Friday\, September 20 6-8pm. If you are not an Environmental Defenders’ member but would like to participate in the pre-sale\, you will be able to join on site at a special membership price of $20 for a year’s membership\, and gain access to the pre-sale. The sale begins Saturday\, September 21 9am-4pm\, and continues running from 10am-4pm through Saturday\, October 5. It will be closed on Sundays. On Saturday\, September 28 we will be open after the specialized recycling event ends at approximately noon. \nThere will be thousands of like-new books available for purchase. \nVolunteer to work at the sale: https://signup.com/go/bwoxoQM \nvolunteer now
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/big-fall-book-sale-3/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bookstore Events,Fundraising,Public Events
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