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SUMMARY:Race to Reduce Waste: Brewery and Distillery Edition
DESCRIPTION:A followup to our first Race\, where our Waste Reduction Action Team worked on getting composting in restaurants\, the next chapter will focus on breweries following sustainable practices\, such as recycling\, composting\, eliminating single use plastics\, etc.\n \nEach time you support a participating brewery\, just scan the posted QR code for your raffle entry. The person who visits the most participating breweries at the end of the Race will win a prize and all participants will be entered into a raffle for other prizes!\n \nParticipating breweries:\nCary Ale House\nCrystal Lake Brewery\nHolzlager Brewing\nKishwaukee Brewing\nMcHenry County Brewing\nMore Brewing\nScorched Earth Brewery\nSew Hop’d Brewery\nWild Onion Brewery\n \nIf you are a brewery\, distillery or winery interested in joining\, please email WasteReductionCL@gmail.com.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/race-to-reduce-waste-brewery-and-distillery-edition/
CATEGORIES:Promotions,Public Events,Race to Reduce Waste,Waste Reduction
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Bring Back the Pollinators- Cherishing Our Native Bees
DESCRIPTION:About the presenter:\nXerces Society of Invertebrate Conservation Ambassador\, Brandie Dunn\, will introduce you to a variety of delightful bee characters she has had the great joy of discovering in her McHenry County backyard and travels. She will touch upon some of the significant challenges facing our native bees\, and address hope-filled action steps that can be taken to transition our yards and neighborhoods into more hospitable and welcoming places for native bees and other beneficial insects.\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.\nPre-registration is required for Zoom attendance. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvfu-qqDwtHdeuJiQd8ORL2El_-jyjgB6s \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-bring-back-the-pollinators-cherishing-our-native-bees/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks
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SUMMARY:Soul Jam at Soulful Prairies with Defenders and MCCD as Beneficiaries
DESCRIPTION:Soul Jam takes many of the things we are passionate about and rolls them into one event. A day of good music\, good people and always supporting a good cause.\n\nEach year we choose a different local cause as the recipient of our proceeds. We offer a nice line up of about ten local bands some of whom we hire and some of whom donate their time. Food is available for sale and people are also allowed to bring coolers of food and beverages. Groups of people set up chairs and tables on the lawn and settle in to enjoy the day. Wandering the farm and meeting the animals\, and catching up with friends are among a few of the possibilities. \n\n \nThis year\, The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County\, the McHenry County Conservation District and Good Food Pantry will be the beneficiaries this year! \n‍Environmental Defenders & McHenry County Conservation District\nFounded in 1970\, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a grass-roots organization dedicated to preserving\, protecting and educating about the environment. Learn more about this organization. \nFounded in 1971\, McHenry County Conservation District protects over 25\,750 acres of open space that support thriving native plants and wildlife populations\, diverse outdoor recreation\, and a myriad of educational and immersive experiences. Learn more about this organization. \nGood Food Pantry\nThe Good Food Pantry was established in 2022 in memory of David Gooding\, a long-time resident of Park Ridge\, IL\, who worked in the food industry his entire career. His family began the pantry to help the less fortunate members of the local communities who are struggling with food insecurity. GFP utilizes social media to collect non-perishable food based on what is low on local food pantries shelves to make sure individuals and families are getting the type of food that they need.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/soul-jam-at-soulful-prairies-with-defenders-and-mccd-as-beneficiaries/
LOCATION:Soulful Prairies\, 4706 Alden Rd\, Woodstock\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Fundraising,Outdoor Events,Public Events
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SUMMARY:2023 McHenry County Water Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Sixth Annual McHenry County Water Forum!\nWhen:\n09/13/2023 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM  \nWhere:\nMcHenry County College – Leucht Conference Center and Auditorium\n8900 US Hwy 14\nCrystal Lake\, Illinois 60012 \nThe McHenry County Water Forum provides a festive atmosphere where residents\, businesses and elected officials can learn what makes the regions water supplies special and how water resources can be protected into the future. \nThis free\, fully catered program is held every fall at the McHenry County College and features presentations by scientists\, planners\, and engineers who specialize in water resources.  By the end of the program\, attendees have a more solid understanding about water resources in McHenry County and are better informed to make decisions affecting the water supplies we all depend on. \nThis years topic is Water Conservation which is vital to support growth and protect water supplies in the county. \nThanks to our terrific sponsors catering will once again be provided by Dukes Ale House and Kitchen.  Our goal for the Water Forum is for our guests to go home smarter…and fuller…then they arrived.  With your help we can make this happen! \nFor more information contact Scott Kuykendall\,\nMcHenry County Water Resources Specialist at\nSHKuykendall@mchenrycountyil.gov
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/2023-mchenry-county-water-forum/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Conservation,Public Events,Water and Natural Resource Protection
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SUMMARY:BMP: Now is the Time to use SmartSalt Practices
DESCRIPTION:The excessive use of roadsalt for deicing in winter\, particularly on parking lots and sidewalks\, is polluting the drinking water we all rely on for life and economic opportunity. Fortunately\, with Salt Smart practices we can maintain safety while eliminating the excess application of salt that is commonly used today.\n\nRingers Landscaping produces their own liquid brine that is applied to pavements before a snowstorm using a practice called “anti-icing”. The liquid brine prevents ice from forming\, which improves the contractors ability to remove snow and effectively maintain bare pavement while only applying a fraction of the salt used in more conventional practices.\n\nWe will also learn about the new Salt Smart Training and Certification program that has been developed by the Conservation Foundation for the state of Illinois. This exciting new training and certification program is designed to help successfully implement Salt Smart practices into your business\, facility\, or community. The time to start using Smart Salting practices is now and the new Salt Smart Training and Certification program will help you every step of the way.\nThis program will start with a guided tour of the Ringers Landscaping facility\, including demonstrations on how their brine is made\, stored\, and used on parking lots and sidewalks.\n\nIt will showcase how Ringers Landscaping\, a local business\, has successfully and profitably integrated Salt Smart practices into their winter operations and business model.\n\nSign up to attend here: https://tinyurl.com/BMPTourSignup
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/bmp-now-is-the-time-to-use-smartsalt-practices/
LOCATION:Ringers Landscaping\, 2101 IL-176\, Crystal Lake\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Management Practices,Public Events
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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\nFluorescent tubes and bulbs\, and LED 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-7/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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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 7. It will be located at the Algonquin Township Road District Building B Garage. \nThere will be a members-only preview sale Friday\, September 22 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 23 noon-4pm\, and continues running from 10am-4pm through Saturday\, October 7. It will be closed on Sundays. \nA $10 Bag Sale will be held Thursday\, Friday and Saturday\, October 5-7. \nThere will be thousands of like-new books available for purchase. \nVolunteer to work at the sale: https://signup.com/go/csrPUrH
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/big-fall-book-sale-2/
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:20230924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230924T170000
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SUMMARY:The Environmental Defenders' Annual Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 24  \nMeet at Towne Park\, Algonquin for RT ride \n1PM \nJoin the Environmental Defenders’ Transportation Action Team on a scenic bike ride Sunday\, September 24 starting at Towne Park\, Algonquin at 1PM\, and looping through Lake in the Hills and Crystal Lake before returning to Algonquin for a taste of local beer at Scorched Earth Brewery. The route\, including the relatively new Randall Road underpass\, is 15 miles long\, but shorter (7\, 8\, 11 mile) options are possible along portions of the loop.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-environmental-defenders-annual-bike-ride-2/
LOCATION:Towne Park\, 100 Jefferson St\, Algonquin\, IL\, 60102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Outdoor Events,Outings,Transportation
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