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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
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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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
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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
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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:20260523T133411
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
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
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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:20260523T133411
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:20260523T133411
CREATED:20241202T192925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T205341Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
CREATED:20241202T183215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T183215Z
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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:20260523T133411
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcdef.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-Green-Readers-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
CREATED:20241202T183949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T184221Z
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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:20260523T133411
CREATED:20241202T181730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T205249Z
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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:20260523T133411
CREATED:20240507T202732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T202732Z
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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. \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:20260523T133411
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 $20 for a year’s membership\, and gain access to the pre-sale. The sale begins Saturday\, September 21 9am-4pm\, and continues running from 10am-4pm through Saturday\, October 5. It will be closed on Sundays. On Saturday\, September 28 we will be open after the specialized recycling event ends at approximately noon. \nThere will be thousands of like-new books available for purchase. \nVolunteer to work at the sale: https://signup.com/go/bwoxoQM \nvolunteer now
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/big-fall-book-sale-3/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bookstore Events,Fundraising,Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
CREATED:20240507T202624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T202624Z
UID:4034-1726909200-1726920000@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:McHenry County Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:Every year the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County teams up with the McHenry County Department of Health to put on several recycling events throughout the year. \nAt this event there will be: \nElectronics Recycling \nStyrofoam\, textiles\, light bulbs($)\, 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 \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-10/
LOCATION:McHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcdef.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/county-recycling-drives.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240824T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
CREATED:20240507T202456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T202456Z
UID:4032-1724490000-1724500800@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. \nAt this event there will be: \nDocument Shredding \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.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-document-shredding-event-7/
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:20240807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
CREATED:20240717T173446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T173446Z
UID:4092-1723050000-1723057200@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Importance of Permeable Surfaces
DESCRIPTION:Program Description:\n\nJeffrey Rausch of Daybreaker Landscapes\, will be presenting information on the importance of permeable surfaces on your property including the design and use of permeable pavers for outside living. Jeffrey is also skilled in property drainage management and solutions that can help preserve our water for use by future generations. Mr. Rausch has training through the Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute and the National Association of Landscaping Professionals.\n\n\n\n\nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person. 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.\n\nPre-registration is required for Zoom attendance. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nRegister for Zoom here \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-importance-of-permeable-surfaces/
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:20240730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
CREATED:20240709T202332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T202332Z
UID:4064-1722340800-1722790800@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:McHenry County Fair
DESCRIPTION:The McHenry County Fair will soon be here from July 30 – August 4. The Defenders have a great spot this year to share our message with the public in Building C with several tables of displays and air conditioning!!.  We need your help to spread our environmental message to residents. This is the best opportunity to reach ordinary families! We need your help to be effective during the fair. Please sign up for as many slots as you are interested in. \nThe Fair is not offering free tickets. The cost of a weekly pass is $30\, a one day adult ticket is $10\, but for seniors 60+ a one day ticket is only $5. Please be prepared to buy your own ticket for your volunteer days\, or contact Pat Lawlor if you prefer to be reimbursed by the Defenders. If you purchase your ticket before July 29\, you will receive a $2 discount. \nTo volunteer contact Pat Lawlor patlawlor117@gmail.com or sign up at https://signup.com/go/gLupmmZ
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-fair-2/
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=UTC:20240727T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
CREATED:20240507T202427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T202427Z
UID:4030-1722070800-1722081600@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. \nAt this event there will be: \nDocument Shredding \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.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-document-shredding-event-6/
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:20240721T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
CREATED:20240710T211640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T172205Z
UID:4083-1721574000-1721588400@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Conversación de Conservación Outdoor Skills Expo
DESCRIPTION:¡Acompáñanos a kayakear\, pescar y a practicar cómo montar una tienda de campaña para acampar! Todo el equipo se proporciona junto con lecciones sobre cómo hacerlo. Instrucciones bilingües disponibles. Este es un evento GRATIS\, pero es necesario registrarse. Por favor regístrese en here \nCome experience kayaking\, setting up tents\, and fishing! All equipment is provided along with lessons on how to. Bilingual instructions are available. Dress for the weather. \nConversación de Conservación is collaborative effort by groups that meet and plan special programs offered to our Latino community in McHenry County\, including The Environmental Defenders\, The Land Conservancy\, McHenry County Conservation District\, Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge\, Youth & Family Center of McHenry County and Hispanic Connections Woodstock. \nRegistration is required. Please register here \nregister here
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/conversacion-de-conservacion-outdoor-skills-expo/
LOCATION:The Hollows Conservation Area\, 3804 Route 14\, Cary\, 60013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Education,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
CREATED:20240710T185529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T185529Z
UID:4067-1720954800-1720972800@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Planetpalooza
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/planetpalooza/
LOCATION:Woodstock Square
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
CREATED:20240710T192021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T192021Z
UID:4073-1720717200-1720983600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Lake in the Hills Ribfest
DESCRIPTION:Our awesome Waste Reduction Action Team got Rib Fest in Lake in the Hills on board for composting and volunteers are needed to help encourage visitors to dispose of their corn cobs in designated bins for compost. Volunteers will receive free entry to the fest the day of their shift. Multiple shifts encouraged! Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of your shift for easy transition. \nSign up to volunteer
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/lake-in-the-hills-ribfest/
LOCATION:Sunset Park\, 5200 Miller Rd.\, Lake in the Hills\, 60156\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240622T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
CREATED:20230323T191049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T201827Z
UID:3349-1719046800-1719057600@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-6/
LOCATION:Chesak Elementary School\, 10910 Reed Rd\, Lake in the Hills\, IL\, 60156\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
CREATED:20240507T161709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T163735Z
UID:4014-1718269200-1718467200@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:“Use It Again” Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Location:\nAlgonquin Township Garage B\n3702 US HIGHWAY 14\nCrystal Lake \nWe will start taking your lightly used household items and tools on Sunday\, May 29 at 2 PM. All items must be CLEAN and in working order with all their parts (cords\, battery packs\, etc). Items that sell well: toys\, sturdy furniture including yard furniture\, kitchen items especially eating utensils as well as plates and bowls\, and pots & pans and anything for the yard. \nSorry\, but we cannot take: clothing\, stuffed animals\, kitchen appliances that are not clean throughout\, non-working small appliances or toys\, large appliances\, TVs\, monitors or computers and large exercise equipment. \nPlease be thoughtful when choosing your items for donation and remember we may have to take the items home if they don’t sell for disposal so we may ask you to leave your phone number for pick up if it doesn’t sell. \nDonation Drop-off Dates: \nSunday\, June 2 – 2 PM – 4 PM & Monday\, June 3 through Wednesday\, June 5 – 10 AM to 3 PM \nSale Dates: \nWe are having the sale two weekends this year! And please remember we will accept cash or check only at the sale. \nThursday\, June 6 through Saturday June 8 – 9 AM to 4 PM \nThursday\, June 13 through Saturday June 15 – 9 AM to 4 PM \nTo volunteer at this event\, please use this link: https://signup.com/go/gfWVeRq
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/use-it-again-garage-sale-3/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
CREATED:20240507T161311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T163658Z
UID:4010-1717664400-1717862400@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:“Use It Again” Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Location:\nAlgonquin Township Garage B\n3702 US HIGHWAY 14\nCrystal Lake \nWe will start taking your lightly used household items and tools on Sunday\, May 29 at 2 PM. All items must be CLEAN and in working order with all their parts (cords\, battery packs\, etc). Items that sell well: toys\, sturdy furniture including yard furniture\, kitchen items especially eating utensils as well as plates and bowls\, and pots & pans and anything for the yard. \nSorry\, but we cannot take: clothing\, stuffed animals\, kitchen appliances that are not clean throughout\, non-working small appliances or toys\, large appliances\, TVs\, monitors or computers and large exercise equipment. \nPlease be thoughtful when choosing your items for donation and remember we may have to take the items home if they don’t sell for disposal so we may ask you to leave your phone number for pick up if it doesn’t sell. \nDonation Drop-off Dates: \nSunday\, June 2 – 2 PM – 4 PM & Monday\, June 3 through Wednesday\, June 5 – 10 AM to 3 PM \nSale Dates: \nWe are having the sale two weekends this year! And please remember we will accept cash or check only at the sale. \nThursday\, June 6 through Saturday June 8 – 9 AM to 4 PM \nThursday\, June 13 through Saturday June 15 – 9 AM to 4 PM \nTo volunteer at this event\, please use this link: https://signup.com/go/gfWVeRq
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/use-it-again-garage-sale-2/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T133411
CREATED:20240507T161954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T161954Z
UID:4011-1717336800-1717599600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Summer “Use It Again” Sale Donation Drop-off
DESCRIPTION:Location:\nAlgonquin Township Garage B\n3702 US HIGHWAY 14\nCrystal Lake \nWe will start taking your lightly used household items and tools on Sunday\, May 29 at 2 PM. All items must be CLEAN and in working order with all their parts (cords\, battery packs\, etc). Items that sell well: toys\, sturdy furniture including yard furniture\, kitchen items especially eating utensils as well as plates and bowls\, and pots & pans and anything for the yard. \nSorry\, but we cannot take: clothing\, stuffed animals\, kitchen appliances that are not clean throughout\, non-working small appliances or toys\, large appliances\, TVs\, monitors or computers and large exercise equipment. \nPlease be thoughtful when choosing your items for donation and remember we may have to take the items home if they don’t sell for disposal so we may ask you to leave your phone number for pick up if it doesn’t sell. \nDonation Drop-off Dates: \nSunday\, June 2 – 2 PM – 4 PM & Monday\, June 3 through Wednesday\, June 5 – 10 AM to 3 PM \nSale Dates: \nWe are having the sale two weekends this year! \nThursday\, June 6 through Saturday June 8 – 9 AM to 4 PM \nThursday\, June 13 through Saturday June 15 – 9 AM to 4 PM \nTo volunteer at this event\, please use this link: https://signup.com/go/gfWVeRq
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/summer-use-it-again-sale-donation-drop-off-3/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Public Events
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