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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTAMP:20260430T064434
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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:20260430T064434
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:20260430T064434
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:20260430T064434
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:20260430T064434
CREATED:20230307T190257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T190257Z
UID:3324-1680714000-1680721200@mcdef.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064434
CREATED:20230117T182607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T193345Z
UID:3253-1675270800-1675278000@mcdef.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064434
CREATED:20221221T204110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T204110Z
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Waste in the Service Industry
DESCRIPTION:restaurants\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics To Discuss: \nThe hospitality industry is a notoriously wasteful one. A new study focused on reducing food waste in the restaurant industry found that anywhere from 4 to 10 percent of food purchased by restaurants never gets to customers\, while 30 to 40 percent of the food served to customers never gets consumed. That’s not to mention all of the water\, electricity\, and other resources consumed within the foodservice industry. Furthermore\, the choices restaurants make in purchasing food and supplies can have a huge impact on climate change. \nAbout the speaker:\nThis January Duke’s very own Chef Zak\, will be discussing his journey to making Duke’s an eco-friendly restaurant and earning 3 Stars from the Green Restaurant Association. Zak will also discuss how you\, as a consumer\, can help encourage other restaurants to become more sustainable. \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/tZMlc-ivqzkjG9NE15XeK8cwSW_7hYdAZYtO \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-waste-in-the-service-industry/
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:20221228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064434
CREATED:20221222T203620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T203620Z
UID:3211-1672250400-1672257600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Young Advocates Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/young-advocates-meeting/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Member Events,Outings,Public Events,Young Advocates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064434
CREATED:20221108T220246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T220246Z
UID:3201-1670432400-1670439600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Beautiful and Sustainable Gift Wrapping Inspired by the Japanese Tradition of Furoshiki
DESCRIPTION:Topics To Discuss:\nGift giving is a warm and loving tradition that goes on steroids during the winter holidays. Along with gifts comes gift wrapping. In Japan\, it is said that giving a gift is like wrapping one’s heart. There\, the concept of wrapping plays a central role in the spiritual and cultural aspects of life. This aesthetic is reflected in the role of gift giving. Objects are wrapped as a kind of pledge that the contents are protected from impurities. Gift wrapping is not an end in itself but a means by which to convey the love and thought that goes into the act of giving. \nOne style of gift wrapping in Japan employs the use of furoshiki. Furoshiki is a multi-purpose carry all created from a square piece of material. Fashioning soft wrappings from large squares of colorfully patterned cloth is employed to wrap and carry objects of all shapes and sizes. The convenience of the furoshiki lies in its adaptability since it has no definite shape as does a bag. It can adapt to fit whatever you put in it – large or small\, round or square\, soft or rigid. \nPlease join us for a very special meeting of Green Drinks where\, after some hands-on learning you will be able to take home your very own furoshiki and a new skill that you can use to become just a little more “green.” All are welcome and materials will be provided. \nAbout the speaker:\nSue Jensen\, former art teacher\, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County board member and recycling drive veteran volunteer is very fond of this style of gift wrapping. It is so appealing because in addition to being unique and beautiful\, the material is reusable\, washable and a fantastic way to create less waste. Sue will share a little background information and then get everyone involved in practicing this useful art form. Who knows\, maybe after attending\, you will become the catalyst amongst your family and friends encouraging a change in the way people think about packaging\, wrapping and trash. \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/tZ0kc-iqrDstE9WQcKnn4eSfFVdfNk9-p8Zq \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-beautiful-and-sustainable-gift-wrapping-inspired-by-the-japanese-tradition-of-furoshiki/
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:20221102T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064434
CREATED:20221013T203013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T203013Z
UID:3179-1667408400-1667415600@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Diesel Pollution in McHenry County
DESCRIPTION:Topics To Discuss:\nJoin us for an interactive conversation regarding the dangers of diesel pollution in our community and to discuss policy levers that Illinois can use to transition our medium and heavy duty transportation sector. This conversation will be modeled after the Listen\, Lead\, Share conversations that were held prior to writing and passing the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act.\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nJessica Beverly will be our facilitator. She has years of experience working in clean transportation for the Sierra Club Chapter of Illinois and with the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition. Jessica helped draft current policies in place within CEJA\, participated in the ICC implementation stakeholder process\, and will help discuss and guide the conversation as we learn more about diesel pollution in McHenry County and how we can collectively address this problem.\n\n\nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person.\n\nPre-registration is required for Zoom attendance\, but not for in-person attendance.\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0od-2vrDIsE9eMF-qpcuOIQw4HhERCqBiE\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nSocializing begins at 5pm in-person\, program begins at 5:45 pm.\n\nCohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\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-diesel-pollution-in-mchenry-county/
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:20221020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064434
CREATED:20221005T185044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T185044Z
UID:3163-1666288800-1666296000@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Summit Social
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/sustainability-summit-social/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064434
CREATED:20220928T182130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T184038Z
UID:3151-1664989200-1664996400@mcdef.org
SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Sustainability in Action at the Wild Onion Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Throughout October\, for every pint sold on Wednesdays $1 will be donated to the Environmental Defenders! Come see them speak about their sustainable practices at Green Drinks in October.\n\nTopics To Discuss:\n-Restoration of former gravel quarry and grounds to native plants and trees.\n-Construction of a highly energy efficient building and brewery\, incorporating geothermal technology and a new construction product.\n-Ongoing focus of energy conservation in all of the company’s operations has been a focus for the past 19 years of operation.\n-Maintaining and managing the restored prairie vegetation using traditional techniques.\n-Implementation of composting in back of property\, followed by building a small-scale vermiculture farm.\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nMike Kainz\, age 56\, is the founding brewmaster and co-owner of Wild Onion Brewery in Lake Barrington\, IL. Graduated with a BA from Denison University in 1987\, double majoring in French and Economics. Mike spent his junior year in college studying in Paris\, France\, where he learned to appreciate all the amazing styles and flavors of beer that have been brewed in Europe for centuries. Upon returning to the States in 1986\, Mike began home brewing out of necessity to recreate those full-bodied styles of beer-the craft beer revolution was in its infancy at that point\, with few choices of beer styles available to consumers at that point.\nMike joined the Peace Corps after college\, working as an agriculture volunteer in Morocco. He was tasked with converting a 2 1/2 acre lot to a functioning small-scale farm on the grounds of an orphanage in the town of Taroudant in southern Morocco. This experience led to his lifelong passion of sustainable gardening and composting.\nTogether with his family\, Mike founded Wild Onion Brewery in 1996 in Lake Barrington. The original brewery was located in a leased warehouse two blocks away from its current location on Pepper Road. Mike brewed the beer\, while brothers Pat and John delivered to local bars and stores. The Kainz family purchased the current property that houses the Pub\, Brewery and Banquet Hall in 2000\, and opened it’s doors in 2003.\n\n\nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person.\n\nPre-registration is required for Zoom attendance\, but not for in-person attendance.\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvcOmuqDwuG9flZCpES732tSvMztuUaCgV?fbclid=IwAR2YuPmItRsXXOOfZxG90sEkwGwwzxMLhwOesCNbYxyiwVeMVqyQFKGBp7A\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nSocializing begins at 5pm in-person\, program begins at 6pm.\n\nCohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\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-sustainability-in-action-at-the-wild-onion-brewery/
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:20220907T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220907T190000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Roundabouts: Use\, Impacts and Benefits
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate 13 years of McHenry County Green Drinks!\n\n\n\n\nPresentation Overview:\nThe McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT) and City of Woodstock will discuss roundabouts at the September 7 Green Drinks. MCDOT will provide an overview of roundabouts – how to safety navigate them\, their benefits and drawbacks – and discuss several examples that have been built on the County highway system. The City of Woodstock will then talk about their experience designing and building their first roundabout at South-Lake-Madison near the Historic Woodstock Square. They will also discuss why the State of Illinois selected roundabouts\, instead of traditional traffic signals\, as the preferred intersection type for their upcoming IL 47 project in the City.\n\n\nPresentation Team:\nScott Hennings is the Assistant Director for the McHenry County Division of Transportation.\nDarrell Kuntz is the Assistant County Engineer for the McHenry County Division of Transportation.\nChris Tiedt is the City Engineer for the City of Woodstock Department of Public Works.\nChristina Betz is the Pubic Works Director for the City of Woodstock.\n\n\nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person. We encourage in-person attendance\, and 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.\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZ0tduuppz8qG9P2R7o7eUAkn9A6y…\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nSocializing begins at 5pm in-person\, program begins at 6pm.\nCohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\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-roundabouts-use-impacts-and-benefits/
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: Illinois State Incentive Program for Electric Cars and Motorcycles
DESCRIPTION:About the Speakers:\nJeff Miller\, President of the Fox Valley Electric Auto Association (FVEAA)\, no longer owns any fuel powered cars\, or even lawn tools\, and routinely guide people on their journey of going electric.\nSimon Gibson is a board member of the FVEAA and Electric Vehicle advocate.\n\nSimon and Jeff will present on the Illinois state incentive program for Electric cars and motorcycles\, what we know so far on the Build Back Better funded charging stations across the state\, and bust some myths about electric cars. We will also answer questions from the crowd about buying or owning electric cars.\n\n\n\n\nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person. We encourage in-person attendance\, and if you are unable to attend in person please considering ordering takeout from Duke’s!\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqc-2grD0iHdRCpOpyBwuteMT1X8Acx0d8 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\nSocializing begins at 5pm in-person\, program begins at 6pm.\n  \n\nCohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\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-illinois-state-incentive-program-for-electric-cars-and-motorcycles/
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:20220706T170000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge: 10 Years & Still Dreaming!
DESCRIPTION:Hackmatack NWR began as a dream over 18 years ago. That dream was realized in 2012. The Friend’s role in that dream and in helping to build the Refuge will be illuminated. Join the Friends in learning more about the Refuge\, our successes\, and upcoming events celebrating the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge.\n\nPresenters:\nSteven Byers – Chair and founding member of Friends of Hackmatack NWR. Now retired\, Steve’s professional background includes serving 29 years as Field Representative for the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission. Steve also retired from the U.S. Army Reserve as a Colonel and Chief of Staff for the 330th Medical Brigade.\nNancy Williamson – Treasurer and founding member of Friends of Hackmatack NWR. Nancy retired from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as a Watershed Manager for the C2000 Program with responsibility for northern Illinois. Nancy currently serves on the Board of the Natural Land Institute in Rockford.\n\n\n\n\nThis event will be hybrid\, for those who are unable to attend in person. We encourage in-person attendance\, and 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.\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZMoc-6vrjItGNZ7MYb1f…\n\n\n\n\n\nSocializing begins at 5pm in-person\, program begins at 6pm.\n  \n\nCohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\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-hackmatack-national-wildlife-refuge-10-years-still-dreaming/
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:20220601T170000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks McHenry County: Apple Creek Food Forest
DESCRIPTION:Apple Creek Food Forest is a place to demonstrate the diversity of plants that can be grown for nourishment and health in our region. It is a place that welcomes a diversity of people to gather\, experiment\, learn and share their knowledge. We are inspired by principles rooted in permaculture\, agroforestry and regenerative farming practices. All of our work here starts with a respect for the earth and the idea that farming is a giving relationship between people and the land. We had our first planting last year and plan to continue planting more elderberries\, pawpaws\, gooseberries and many other fruit and nut trees. Learn about how we’re converting this corn and bean field into a diverse food forest\, and some of our challenges along the way!\n\nThe food forest is located on Dean Street\, about 2 miles south of the Woodstock Square\, near the Apple Creek subdivision.\n\nPresented by:\nJudy Speer\, Small Waters Education\nCaron Wenzel\, Adjunct Professor\, Sustainable Agriculture\, Lake County College\nLinda Gurgone\, artist\, photographer\, retired systems engineer\nLinda Balek\, Farm Program Manager\, The Land Conservancy of McHenry County\n\n\n\n\n\nSocializing begins at 5pm in-person\, program begins at 6pm.\n\nTHIS IS A HYBRID EVENT: IN-PERSON & ON ZOOM. YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER TO ATTEND IN-PERSON AT DUKE’S\n\nWhen: June 1\, 2022 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZ0ufuqvrzwvG9M1wSKLEBWy6m5uJ…\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n  \n\nCohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\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-apple-creek-food-forest/
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: Cycling Without Age – McHenry County
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Carl Edstrom\n\nIn 2012\, a series of encounters with a 95-year-old man in Copenhagen\, Denmark inspired Ole Kassow to rent a bicycle “rickshaw” and offer to take local nursing home residents on rides through the city. The positive reaction to that first ride immediately generated more requests\, and ultimately led to the founding of Cycling Without Age\, a non-profit now operating around the world with more than 2700 chapters\, including one right here in McHenry County.\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER:\nCarl Edstrom\, a member of the Cycling Without Age – McHenry County steering committee and regular “pilot\,” will talk about the organization and how they use sustainable transportation\, access to nature\, and kindness through conversation to engage with the county’s elderly residents\, lift their spirits\, and provide “the right to wind in their hair.”\n\nSocializing begins at 5pm\, program begins at 6pm.\n\nThis is a hybrid event. Register below.\n\nWhen: May 4\, 2022 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlcOCqqzsqHd1uqi8b2_BuCnv_AXXSdmqk \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n  \n\nCohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\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-cycling-without-age-mchenry-county/
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:20220302T180000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks: “Celebrating 30 Years of the Environmental Film Festival”
DESCRIPTION:Green 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! \nThis months event will be ZOOM ONLY. \n \n“Celebrating 30 Years of the Environmental Film Festival” \nSpeaker: Brad Forder\, DCEFF Director of Programming \nThe Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) is the world’s premier showcase of environmentally themed films since 1993. \nEach March in Washington\, D.C.\, we host the largest environmental film festival in the world\, presenting 100+ films to audiences of more than 20\,000. Collaborating with over 110 partners\, including museums\, embassies\, universities\, and theaters\, the Festival is one of the leading annual cultural events in Washington\, D.C.\, winning the 2017 DC Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Creative Industries. \nDCEFF is a member of the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative. \nMISSION \nTo advance understanding and stewardship of the environment through the power of film. \nVISION \nA global culture of respect and care for the environment inspired and sustained by the moving image.\nhttps://dceff.org/ \nSPEAKER: \nBrad Forder\, DCEFF Director of Programming \n \nDirector of Programming Brad Forder is responsible for overall programming for DCEFF\, which he joined in 2013. He has worked as the director of photography for various documentary projects\, including Painted City\, which explores the history and significance of the murals of Washington\, D.C.\, as well as preservation issues they face. He has also served as a videographer for local production companies and universities\, as well as at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. \nBrad regularly represents DCEFF in the industry and serves as a panelist or award jury member at other film festivals\, including the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival\, Heartland International Film Festival\, and American Conservation Film Festival. He holds a B.A. in Asian Studies from Furman University and an M.A. in International Journalism from Cardiff University. \nThere will be sneak peeks of upcoming Festival films! \nWhen: Mar 2\, 2022 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tdeiprjoiHd38k7_UddCY4_x_N2GqeczJ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSpecial Discount for Environmental Defenders to Attend The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital Online! \nPurchase your tickets to the festival using this link:\nbit.ly/3o13cgP \nUse the code GDCEFF30 for a special Green Drinks 25% off. They’re also in the Early Bird period\, now through Feb. 16\, which already offers 20% off. So\, the two discounts together get $20 off the $50 pass. \nGreen Drinks McHenry County is co-sponsored by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen. Visit The Environmental Defenders at www.mcdef.org and Duke’s at www.thedukeabides.com. 
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-celebrating-30-years-of-the-environmental-film-festival/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks
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