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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - April
DESCRIPTION:Attend on Zoom\n\nScaling regenerative agriculture in Chicago\nWhat does this latest buzzword\, “regenerative\,” actually mean? How does it differ from Organic and the industrial farming model? Learning more about Wanda Farm’s regenerative farming practices and how these practices create healthier food\, repair our environment\, and rebuild a local community in the process.\n\n\n\nHannah Wanda is the co-founder of Wanda Farms\, a regenerative farm in Harvard\, Illinois. She supports the farm alongside her husband Joe while raising their three children. Hannah manages the book and helps around the farm as needed and shares in the mission to provide families with clean\, nutrient-dense food.\n\n\nJoe Wanda is the founder of Wanda Farms\, a first-generation regenerative family farm in Harvard\, Illinois. He and his wife\, Hannah\, produce grass-fed beef\, pasture-raised pork\, chicken\, and eggs\, and sell their products directly to consumers online for home delivery. Their mission is to produce clean\, nutrient-dense food and connect 10\,000 families to a farmer they trust by 2030.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-april2026/
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:20260304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T190000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - March
DESCRIPTION:A Forest in a Footprint: \nAlgonquin Garden Club Pioneers Local Mini-Forest \nOn October 25\, 2025\, the Algonquin Garden Club and its collaborators\, Mini Forest Alliance and Ruthless Readers book club\, planted the seeds for a greener\, wilder future right in the Dixie Briggs Fromm Land and Water Preserve. The ambitious project\, a Miyawaki Mini-Forest\, has transformed a small\, former buckthorn infested plot into a densely packed\, biodiverse habitat – the first of its kind for the collaborators and a significant step for local conservation. \nCarol Weinhammer\, long-time steward of Dixie Briggs and Chairman of the Algonquin Garden Club’s Special Committee\, along with Cindy Germata\, President of the Algonquin Garden Club\, will share how this Mini Forest project came to fruition. \n5pm begins our social hour to mix\, mingle and meet like-minded peers. Presentatiom 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. \nAttend on Zoom
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-march/
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:20260204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
CREATED:20260115T191330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T195649Z
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - February
DESCRIPTION:Paddle the Kish with Pat Lawlor
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-february/
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:20260107T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - January
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Environmental Stewardship \nMichael Shipley\, owner and operator of Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters\, shares his insights on environmental stewardship and community. With over twenty years of roasting and serving coffee\, the presentation will draw from his experiences as a small business operator\, managing cafes and sourcing and purchasing green (unroasted) coffee from around the world. Learn about the common challenges and success of the environmental movement in the coffee industry both at home and at origin.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-january2026/
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:20251203T190000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - December
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 2025\nAn Environmental Year in Review\nWednesday\, December 3\, 2025   |   5 – 7 PM\nDuke’s Alehouse & Kitchen\nCome engage\, learn\, and celebrate the successes accomplished through the leadership of our local environmental organizations and their members! Each organization will give a short presentation on their 2025 accomplishments to create a better McHenry County. Toast their work for 2025 with us! \nDuke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, Green Drinks Co-sponsor\nEnvironmental Defenders of McHenry County\, Green Drinks Co-sponsor\nFriends of the Fox River\nFriends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge\nFood Shed Co-op\nLand Conservancy of McHenry County\nMcHenry County Audubon Society\nMcHenry County Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby\nMcHenry County College Sustainability Center\nMcHenry County Conservation District\nMcHenry County Conservation Foundation\nSmall Waters Education\nWildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee \n5 pm begins out social hour to mix\, mingle and meet like-minded peers. Program 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 presentations. \nFood and beverages available from Duke’s menu: before\, during or after the event. Kitchen closes at 8 pm.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-december/
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:20251105T190000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - November
DESCRIPTION:Forest Carbon Credits in McHenry County \nLisa Haderlein\, Executive Director of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County\, and Jessica Beverly\, Forest Carbon Program Director for TLC will join us to talk about urban forest carbon credits in McHenry County. They’ll touch on how a project is created\, such as the two owned by TLC and one owned by the McHenry Conservation Foundation and how a nonprofit carbon credit registry is helping to create carbon offsets available for purchase in our own backyard. They will also discuss the voluntary carbon market in general and how important small projects like these are to reach climate goals.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-november/
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:20251001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T190000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - October
DESCRIPTION:Midwest Organics Recycling (MOR) is a commercial composting operation located on Darrell Road NE of Island Lake. MOR was established to explore the environmental benefits associated with manure composting\, while looking for a solution to sustain the viability of one of the last dairy operations in a quickly urbanizing county. Over the years\, their operation has grown substantially\, enabling them to offer organic waste processing services and provide customers with Organimix compost in McHenry County\, Lake County and surrounding areas.. \nAndy Klink\, General Manager at MOR for 10 years will talk about where our yard waste goes\, the benefits of composting\, and the State of Composting in Illinois. He obtained his BA in Business and Spanish from Augustana College. He lives in Crystal Lake with his wife Riley and 3 kids.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-october/
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:20250903T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - September
DESCRIPTION:Clair Ryan – Recycling Program Coordinator\, Kane County. Clair began as the Recycling Program Coordinator for Kane County’s Department of Water and Environmental Resources in January of 2022. In this role\, she is responsible for maintaining and implementing the County’s Solid Waste Plan\, planning and implementing recycling events\, and for public outreach and education. While relatively new to the materials management field\, Clair has long been interested in recycling and the fate of our collective “stuff” as a citizen\, and is quickly learning the details and players. \nGina – Account Manager\, Helping Hands. Gina has been in the recycling business since 2016. She worked for one of the largest waste recycling companies with paper\, cardboard and plastics. Because of her passion for a greener environment\, she chose to work in the textile industry. She has been working with Helping Hands since 2019. She Helps not-for profit-charities and other organizations keep reusable textiles out of landfills. \nBarb says recycling was ingrained into her. However\, she became focused on the issue\, when\, she went back to school\, Northeastern Illinois University\, and received her Bachelor’s in environmental studies with a focus on natural areas management. Bells went off in her head when she took a class on solid waste issues. Lou Marchi was the professor. Prior to that she had been assistant editor on a trade press magazine\, Pollution Engineering. Over time the magazine focused a lot of space on hazardous waste issues\, but her interest remained in solid waste. Barb has been a member of the board of directors of Citizens For Conservation in Barrington\, Stillman Nature Center in South Barrington and\, of course\, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. It was Alice Howenstine telling Barb about the recycling activities the Defenders work at that encouraged her to become active with them. She has a website\, \n\nwww.oldstufftonewstuff.com She has been trying to develop it for years and welcomes any thoughts or comments about it.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-september2025/
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:20250806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
CREATED:20250728T165708Z
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - August
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URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-august2025/
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:20250702T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T190000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - July
DESCRIPTION:Urban Agroforestry \nPresented by: Stephanie Tesmer \nIn this presentation\, we will explore how urban agroforestry – integrating trees\, perennial plants\, and annual beds into urban landscapes – can 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. At the end you will see how we put all of this into practice on our suburban 1/3 of an acre site near McHenry. \nStephanie is an Environmental Scientist who spends her days caring for her food forest and advocating for her community’s environmental needs. \nAttend on Zoom
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-july/
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:20250622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T143000
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SUMMARY:Duke's Alehouse Pride Ride
DESCRIPTION:Pride Ride Event Schedule \nJoin us for a special Pride Ride on June 22nd! We’re hosting a fun bike ride starting at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen and ending at the Food Shed Co-op. It’s going to be a fantastic day of community\, celebration\, and good times. We’ll have games and activities at the Food Shed Co-op patio. Stay tuned for more details as we finalize the plans in the coming weeks. We’re so excited to have you join us! \nSunday\, June 22nd from 11:00AM – 2:30PM (and beyond) \n$45 per guest includes: \n\n2 drink tickets\nDuke’s homemade snacks\nSack Lunch provided by FoodShed Coop\nGames and Activities\nLive Entertainment\nGoodie Bag\n\nMorning Activities \n11:00 AM: Registration and Check-in at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \n11:30 AM: Welcome and Safety Briefing \n11:45 AM: Start of the Bike Ride to FoodShed Coop \nMid-Day Activities \n12:15 PM: Lunch Break at FoodShed Coop \n1:00 PM: Games and Activities \n1:45 PM: Start of the Bike Ride back to Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \nAfternoon Activities \n2:30 PM: Arrive at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \n2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Outdoor Block Party with Food and Drinks
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/dukes-alehouse-pride-ride/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T190000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - June
DESCRIPTION:Environmentalism and Food \nPresented by: Zak Dolezal \nDuke’s Alehouse and Kitchen is a 3-Star Green Certified Restaurant known for its gourmet comfort foods\, salads\, sandwiches\, burgers\, and entrees made with locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. As a restaurant entrepreneur\, I am deeply committed to incorporating my passion for the environment and community into our culinary offerings. Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen has been the proud host of McHenry County Green Drinks since 2009. \nThe topic of my presentation will be “Environmentalism and Food.” I will discuss the critical issues surrounding America’s food system\, which is undeniably facing challenges and significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. I will explore how our dining choices impact the environment and address the question of whether a vegan diet is the most impactful individual action to heal our planet. I will attempt to explain some of the most challenging issues facing our food industry and discuss existing and potential solutions. \nAttend on Zoom
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-june2025/
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:20250507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
CREATED:20250506T133459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T184316Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
CREATED:20250307T213326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T185620Z
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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:20250305T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
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:20250205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
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:20250108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
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:20241204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
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=America/Chicago:20240807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
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:20240501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
CREATED:20240319T171538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T161757Z
UID:3921-1714582800-1714590000@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Illinois Food Scrap and Composting Coalition
DESCRIPTION:About the Presentation:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition (IFSCC) is the voice of responsible organics and food scrap management and recycling in Illinois!  A town hall meeting in 2012 assembled to discuss food scrap diversion from Illinois landfills.  The conversation continued\, the Not-For-Profit was formally organized and registered with the Secretary of State in 2016\, and the scope and success of the organization has grown even since.  Two critical facts influenced the expansion of the mission and the constituency of the organization; food scrap diversion is dependent upon general organics processing infrastructure\, and end markets (USE!) of the composts produced are necessary if the diversion agenda is to succeed (circularity and economic sustainability).  The IFSCC mission and efforts span the full spectrum from food scrap diversion\, to contamination mitigation in food and general organics being sent to composters and other responsible processors\, to responsible transportation and delivery of the materials\, to responsible management and processing of the organics\, to end user education and development of the markets for sale and use of Illinois composts.  The membership expertise and passions range from “grassroots” environmentalists through and including businesses of various sizes who operate throughout the entire organics management network from “Generators” through “End Users”. Cooperatively learning\, educating and deploying (projects)\, the IFSCC aspires to partner with people\, organizations\, and government units to achieve the many shared environmental\, social\, and economic benefits that responsible organics recycling can bring to Illinois.  The IFSCC also serves as the host of the Illinois Chapter of the U.S. Composting Council (USCC).\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\nDr. Benjamin Krumstok serves as the Executive Director of the Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition (IFSCC).  He has previously served the organization as Chairman\, Vice Chair\, Board Member\, and Chair of the Compost Market Development Committee.  Benjamin is also a member of the U.S. Composting Council (USCC) and serves as a member of their Chapter Advisory Committee. \nBenjamin earned his B.S. in Biology at the University of Illinois in Urbana/Champaign and his M.D. at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Benjamin enjoyed his first career as a hospital based Radiologist in a private practice\, then pivoted from Human Medicine in 2016 and migrated into the Composting Industry. Since founding Composting Partners Benjamin has been working to increase public appreciation of the uses and benefits of composts manufactured from the full spectrum of organic feedstocks. Benjamin’s LLC\, Composting Partners\, offers educational and consulting services related to the full spectrum of organics recycling; scope includes organics (including food scraps) diversion\, management\, processing\, and compost use.  Benjamin is particularly interested in helping people and agencies who could benefit from compost amendment of their soils learn about or better understand the material and the important environmental and structural impacts upon lands and communities. \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.\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-tax-rebates-for-decarbonizing-your-home-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:20240306T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
CREATED:20240223T005549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T005549Z
UID:3892-1709744400-1709751600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Tax Rebates for Decarbonizing Your Home
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Description:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for a presentation on ways to start decarbonizing your home. Learn about the benefits of building electrification\, appliances such as heat pumps and induction stoves\, and new tax credits and rebates available through the Inflation Reduction Act.\n\nAbout the speakers:\n\n\nJoey Lee is the Carbon Free Buildings Coordinator at the Citizens Utility Board of IL\, working to build support for building electrification and decarbonization. As a long time Illinois resident\, she enjoys connecting with residents around the state about how to make their homes greener!\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.\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-tax-rebates-for-decarbonizing-your-home/
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:20240103T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
CREATED:20231230T211912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T211912Z
UID:3851-1704301200-1704308400@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Free the Fox River!
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Description:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe dams on the Fox River were constructed to provide mechanical power for local industry. In some cases\, the impoundment created by the dams were a source of ice cut for refrigeration. Power is no longer generated by these dams\, nor are ice blocks harvested. The dams have been found to significantly degrade habitat and water quality\, disrupt fish and mussel dispersal\, and present a safety hazard to humans.\n\nMuch has been accomplished to improve local water quality over the past 50 years. Now\, the cheapest and easiest way to further improve Fox River water quality\, safety\, recreation opportunities and remove it from Illinois’ list of impaired waters is to restore its natural habitat through dam removal.\n\nFriends of the Fox River (FOTFR) has been advocating for river restoration for over 30 years. FOTFR representatives Gary Swick and Art Malm will address the Fox River’s natural history\, the water and habitat quality problems created by the dams\, address common concerns with support from scientific data\, and provide an update to the Army Corps’ dam removal plans with an exciting vision for the future.\n\nAbout the speakers:\nArt Malm is a retired registered professional engineer and a graduate of Cornell University’s College of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Art made water pollution control and public water supply his profession for five decades. His public and private sector experience includes the design\, construction and operation of municipal and industrial water and water pollution control infrastructure. In his career he managed nearly a quarter of a billion dollars of public infrastructure projects. Since retirement Art spent six years as a Trustee for the Fox River Water Reclamation District during which time he became increasingly focused on the restoration of our Fox River. Art currently serves on the boards of Friends of the Fox River and the Fox River Study Group.\n\nGary Swick has been an environmental educator his entire adult life. He has been restoring the natural environment for over 40 years. He has been with Friends of the Fox River for 30 years\, and an advocate for river restoration through dam removal that entire time. He may look tired and grumpy\, but he has never been more excited about the future of the Fox River.\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.\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-free-the-fox-river/
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:20231206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
CREATED:20231115T182531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T014443Z
UID:3845-1701882000-1701889200@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: McHenry County Enviro-wins of 2023
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Description:\n\n\n\n\n\nTo wrap up the year\, Green Drinks will be highlighting and celebrating the eco-achievements of local environmental organizations in McHenry County. Join us to learn about all of the exciting programs\, opportunities and successes from:\nDukes Alehouse and Kitchen\nEnvironmental Defenders of McHenry County\nFriends of the Fox River\nFood Shed Co-op\nLand Conservancy of McHenry County\nMcHenry County Board\nMcHenry County Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby\nMcHenry County College Sustainability Center\nMcHenry County Conservation District\nMcHenry County Conservation Foundation\nWildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee\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.\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-mchenry-county-enviro-wins-of-2023/
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:20231101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
CREATED:20231016T172714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T172714Z
UID:3770-1698858000-1698865200@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: The Illinois Nature Preserve Commission Celebrates its 60th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Description:\nThe Illinois Nature Preserve Commission is celebrating its 60th anniversary. This is a good time to reflect on past achievements (Illinois Nature Preserves Commission 60th Anniversary (arcgis.com)\, but more importantly\, it is a good time to have a realistic discussion about the future of our nature preserve system and how we can adequately steward these places in times of budgetary uncertainties\, climate change\, and a proliferation of invasive species. Good things are happening. A new chapter seems to be unfolding with the formation of Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves (Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves | DeKalb IL | Facebook) and a renewed emphasis on the role of people in nature. We’ll talk about how volunteer restoration communities – friends for our nature preserves – can play (and have played) a crucial role in preserving biodiversity in Illinois. In this area\, there’s a couple groups that have been working on this – one that’s made significant progress at Kishwaukee Fen\, a small but important site in the village of Lakewood – and a one-month old group just getting started on an exciting new management strategy at Volo Bog. We’ll talk about what kind of work these groups are doing\, how partnerships between staff and volunteers make an impact\, and why volunteers are such an important part of caring for these sites.\n\nBios (young pup and old dog):\n\nJohnathan Sabath (young pup) has worked to support the Illinois Nature Preserve System as a Field Rep with Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves since January of this year. In his role\, he spends most of his time working with volunteer stewardship communities at sites throughout NE Illinois. Recently\, he’s helped new groups get established at Volo Bog\, Illinois Beach State Park\, and Superior Street Prairie – and in McHenry County\, he’s worked closely with the Friends of Kishwaukee Fen – which you’ll hear more about in the presentation. Connecting everyday people to the most important natural places in our state\, and working with them so they become experts in the ecology and care of these sites is one of the most important ways Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves helps protect nature in our state. We’ve seen this make a difference not just by preserving the biodiversity at these sites\, but through stewards building community with each other and with nature.\n\nJohn Nelson (old dog) has worked as a staff member of the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission since 2000. His first assignment was as a Northeast Illinois Threats Program Manager. This primarily involved protection of nature preserves from adjacent development threats during a period of rapid urban expansion in McHenry\, Lake\, Kane\, and other nearby counties. No one else wanted this job! In 2005\, John began work as a Field Representative for the Commission in Northwestern Illinois. Today\, John represents the Commission’s work in Northeastern Illinois following the retirement of Steve Byers. So\, John has worked most of the Northern portion of Illinois on behalf of the Commission for 23 years. In addition to helping protect and dedicate sites into the Illinois Nature Preserves System\, John helps manage and restore sites with a wide-variety of landowners – both public and private.\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.\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-the-illinois-nature-preserve-commission-celebrates-its-60th-anniversary/
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:20231004T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
CREATED:20230926T183113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T183240Z
UID:3732-1696438800-1696446000@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Back to the Basics of Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative talk on recycling as we delve into the fascinating world of sustainable practices and waste management. In this engaging presentation\, we will explore various aspects of recycling\, from everyday curbside collections to unique items that require special attention.\n\nKim Hankins\, Director of Sustainability at McHenry County College and President of the Board of Directors for the Environmental Defenders\, will kick off the talk by discussing the types of materials that can be easily recycled through curbside programs\, focusing on mailing materials\, packaging\, and plastic film. We will also delve into exciting initiatives like Trex and HTR\, shedding light on how these programs contribute to sustainable living. Kim will briefly touch upon the history and significance of the Green Guide.\nKelli Boeckmann\, Solid Waste Manager for McHenry County Department of Health\, will take the stage to explore items that don’t make it into the standard curbside bins\, including medical waste\, sharps\, and hazardous household waste. She will discuss pending laws that could affect the disposal of these items and the importance of responsible disposal. Kelli will also explain the new laws surrounding paint disposal and the journey of these items after they leave our homes\, uncovering the ‘where does it go?’ mystery. She’ll introduce us to the fascinating world of waste management robots at WM and LRS’s solid waste plan for the southside of Chicago and how it connects with McHenry County.\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.\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-back-to-the-basics-of-recycling/
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:20230906T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
CREATED:20230814T202417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T202417Z
UID:3639-1694019600-1694026800@mcdef.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
CREATED:20230710T200326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T200326Z
UID:3584-1690999200-1691002800@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Chicago Region Trees Initiative
DESCRIPTION:About the presenter:\nTrinity Pierce\, Stewardship Manager\, Chicago Region Trees Initiative\, based out of The Morton Arboretum in Lisle\, Illinois.\n\nTrinity collaborates with communities to increase awareness of the importance and benefits of trees and foster action through plantings and ongoing maintenance in order to grow a healthier\, more diverse urban forest. She is a Certified Arborist\, holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Michigan\, and has a background in history\, ecological restoration\, and urban green space reconciliation.\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/j/82963471273?pwd=V2REeW5QOXFxZkUxV1JlVkdQUVNFQT09 \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-chicago-region-trees-initiative/
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:20230607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
CREATED:20230410T194239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T185140Z
UID:3467-1686157200-1686164400@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Carbon Capture in IL
DESCRIPTION:Topics To Discuss: \nLan and Pam Richart are Co-Directors of Eco-Justice Collaborative\, a non-profit that utilizes grassroots education and advocacy to address urgent environmental issues through the lens of social\, economic\, and environmental justice. Lan is an ecologist and Pam a land use planner. For over 20 years they were principals and owners of a Chicago area environmental consulting firm specializing in environmental impact assessment and public involvement.\nIn 2004\, Lan and Pam sold their business to three senior employees and began the journey into the non-profit world. Since then\, EJC has brought organizations and individuals together in coalition\, working to address global climate change\, reduce the use of fossil fuels\, promote environmental sustainability and support the development of renewable energy.\n\nEJC was the lead organizer of the 2012 and 2013 Bioneers conferences held at UIC and Roosevelt University. They were the the motivating forces behind the Chicago Clean Power Ordinance that led to the closure of the Fisk and Crawford coal plants. They organized a grassroots effort that helped force Dynegy Midwest Energy to begin a cleanup of 3.3 million cubic tons of toxic coal ash along Illinois’ only scenic river and also led to the passage of the Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act in 2019.\n\nEJC is now leading a statewide coalition opposing the current build out of thousands of miles of CO2 pipeline by the oil and gas industry; part of a plan to prolong the use of fossil fuels by capturing tens of millions of tons of carbon emissions and injecting them underground in central Illinois.\nWelcome – Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines (noillinoisco2pipelines.org)\nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person. \nPre-registration is required for Zoom attendance\, but not for in-person attendance. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ocuurqjItGt0MEtPCRqG6rGJmbQ_qxv9U \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-introduction-to-the-wonderful-world-of-moths/
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:20230405T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T044541
CREATED:20230307T190257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T190257Z
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Ways Renters & Homeowners Can Access Energy Efficiency & Cost Saving Programs
DESCRIPTION:Topics To Discuss: \nCitizens Utility Board (CUB) will lead the April 5 Green Drinks event diving into ways renters and homeowners can access energy efficiency and cost saving programs. During this presentation\, you will receive information on:\n-Building Decarbonization\n-The benefits of building electrification\n-New tax credits and rebates for home energy improvements available through the Inflation Reduction Act\n-Heat Pumps and Induction Stoves\n-Free programs designed to save you energy and money \nAbout the speaker: \nDavid Weaver is the Carbon Free Buildings Coordinator at Citizens Utility Board where he splits his time working on policy and outreach. He is the primary author of their Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition\, and is a member of the Illinois Environmental Council’s Young Professionals Board. \nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person. \nPre-registration is required for Zoom attendance\, but not for in-person attendance. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrde-hqjooE9HcxQ9jDwO_mrDji6HF0Vu6 \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!\n[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-mchenry-county-ways-renters-homeowners-can-access-energy-efficiency-cost-saving-programs/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Powering Your Home With the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Topics To Discuss: \nJoin local Deer Park resident Peter Gorr as he presents “Powering Your Home with the Sun”. This thirty minute non-technical presentation covers the basics of converting your electric supply to solar generated energy. Whether you own a home or condo or rent\, if you pay an electric bill there is something for you in this presentation that will save you money and show you how to move to a clean renewable energy source for your electricity. \nThe presentation will cover the basics of residential solar energy systems as well as the installation process\, current state and federal financial incentives\, and how to get started. Also included is a review of a new program available to residents called Community Solar. This program is available to any rate payer in Illinois. It is simple as it is a subscription program that doesn’t require the purchase or installation of equipment and saves money. \nAbout the speaker: \nPeter Gorr lives in Deer Park and is an elected member of the IL Solar Education Association Board of Directors and a member of their Solar Ambassador network. He first installed a Solar Energy system on his Palatine home in 2011 and repeated this when he moved to Deer Park in 2016. His over 10 years of experience provides a solid\, fact based foundation for presenting the process\, the results\, and the benefits of residential solar energy supply options.\nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person. \nPre-registration is required for Zoom attendance\, but not for in-person attendance. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89424130711?pwd=Tjc0eElSY2Z0TSt4TWxuSjg0YmRVZz09 \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-powering-your-home-with-the-sun/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks
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