Join us in our mission to preserve, improve and defend the environment of McHenry County.

The Defenders is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation, and all contributions and memberships are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

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Become a Member

Your annual membership dues help to fund our county-wide programs and offer many benefits, including:

  • A network of environmental expertise
  • Quarterly newsletter with timely articles and upcoming events
  • Weekly eNews, an e-mail newsletter updating you on the latest local environmental news and events
  • Invitations to members-only events
  • The knowledge that you are playing an important part in preserving and protecting a healthy environment in McHenry County

Business Membership

An Environmental Defenders’ Business Membership will help you demonstrate a public commitment to environmental responsibility, gain and share knowledge in the area of sustainability and will provide you with a connection to like-minded businesses, organizations as well as potential customers throughout McHenry County.

Your membership includes:

  • Free ad & business listing in quarterly newsletter, EarthConnect
  • Listing included on Website and weekly eNews
  • Business waste reduction/green advice
  • The opportunity to host a Business Member Outing to YOUR business for other Business Members
  • Seating at head table, Annual Membership Dinner meeting in March

Donate

Make a one time or recurring donation. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Your generous donation will go towards preserving and defending our precious environment in McHenry County.

CHOOSE YOUR ACTION TEAM

Volunteer

The work of the Environmental Defenders is successful thanks to the passion and dedication to environmental stewardship of our many volunteers.  You can become a member of this vital work that recognizes the important link between a healthier environment and human commitment to the causes that protect and preserve our corner of the planet.