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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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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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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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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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