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SUMMARY:Community Open House for Comprehensive Conservation Plan
DESCRIPTION:Forward to 2040 with a Vision to 2071\nThe McHenry County Conservation District is excited to be creating a Comprehensive Conservation Plan\, titled “Forward to 2040 with a Vision to 2071” to guide the District’s path for the next 10+ years\, and create a vision for the future extending to the District’s Centennial Anniversary in 2071. The plan will help determine District priorities and where future resources will be focused. \nAs part of this planning process\, the Conservation District has enlisted Upland Design\, LTD. who bring with them a collection of experts from aQuity Research\, Engineering Resource Associates\, Dewberry\, Vetter Consulting Enterprises LLC\, and 110%. \nUpland Design and the Conservation District will be holding two Community Open Houses to gain feedback from residents and site users. We invite you to attend and share your ideas for the future of Conservation in McHenry County. The District will also be creating and issuing a statistically valid community survey that will be distributed in future months\, and will be hosting pop-up events and other ways for site users to share their ideas throughout the creation of this plan. \nAttend an Open House\nJoin us at one of the following COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSES to learn about the planning process and share your thoughts. Registration is not required.\nWednesday\, February 18\, 5pm-7pm\, Lost Valley Visitor Center\nWednesday\, March 4\, 5pm-7pm\, McHenry County College 
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/community-open-house-for-comprehensive-conservation-plan-2/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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SUMMARY:WPPC's Annual Natural Landscaping Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2026 program! \nSaturday\, February 28\, 2026 – 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m. \nMcHenry County College at Luecht Conference Center \n8900 US Hwy 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL \nOnline Registration is now open! \nOnline or Mail-in Pre-Registration: $50 now through February 22. Mail-in registration must be received by February 22. At the Door: $55
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/wppcs-annual-natural-landscaping-seminar-2/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T140000
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SUMMARY:The Great Seed & Soil Event
DESCRIPTION:The Great Seed and Soil Event is back for its third year brought to you by the Center for Agrarian Learning at MCC and the University of Illinois extension Master Gardeners! This popular annual event is designed for anyone interested in growing their own food and expanding home gardening skills. \nWe have amazing vendors and non-profits\, kids’ activities and demonstrations throughout the day\, and lots of free seeds to give away! Come pick out veggies\, herbs\, natives\, and flowers for free! \n\nMicro-Talks\nThree informative talks will be happening throughout the day: \n\n10:30 a.m. – Why and How to Build a 10-by-10 Pocket Prairie with Will’s Native Perennials\n11:30 a.m. – Urban Agroforestry: A Food Forest at Home with Stephanie Tesmer\n12:30 p.m. – Composting: Home and Commercial with Midwest Organics Recycling and Illinois Food Scrap and Composting Coalition\n\n\nDemonstrations\nThe Master Gardeners will be hosting gardening demos throughout the day\, including: \n\nComposting\nWinter sowing\nIndoor lighting\nKids’ art projects\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is not required\, but you may sign up in advance. Contact Sheri Doyel or call (815) 479-7618 for more information.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-great-seed-soil-event/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Education,Public Events,Water and Natural Resource Protection
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SUMMARY:People in Need Forum
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to the annual People in Need Forum\, held each January at MCC\, to learn about the abundance of resources and support available to them and others. Exhibitors showcase essential community resources available to help those in need and present workshops on topics such as teen dating\, senior issues\, caregiver resources\, LGBTQIA+\, substance abuse and addictions\, and human trafficking.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/people-in-need-forum/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Toy Swap
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Toy Swap \nMonday\, December 1\, 2025 \nMcHenry County College Cafeteria \n4PM – 8PM \nSkip the big box stores this holiday season and swap out your gently used toys for new-to-you toys! \n\nFREE FOR EVERYONE\nToys for all ages welcome!\nBattery operated toys must be functioning\nStuffed / Plush toys must be clean + fragrance
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/holiday-toy-swap/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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SUMMARY:Recycling Drive
DESCRIPTION:ACCEPTED MATERIALS AT DEFENDERS RECYCLING DRIVES \nBatteries‒ Household (A\, C\, D\, AA\, AAA\, Lithium\, Ni-Cad\, Button and NI-MH) are accepted for $1.00 per pound\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled. Lead batteries (car\, motorcycle\, sump pump\, marine) are accepted at no charge. \nFluorescent Light Bulbs–The following are accepted for a fee\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled:4-foot\, $.50 each; 8-foot\, $1.00 each; Compact fluorescent and LED bulbs used in lamps and lighting fixtures\, $.50 each \nPacking Peanuts that are clean\, dry\, in a box or bag\, are accepted \nSolid Styrofoam is accepted at no charge providing it is clean\, with no glue\, tape\, food or anything else attached to it.  Soft material that bends and is generally used in packaging is not accepted.  If it has a smooth cover (usually blue or pink in color) on it\, it is not accepted. \nTextiles–Clothes\, blankets\, towels\, shoes\, etc.\, with holes\, worn out\, torn\, accepted at no charge\, BUT they must be clean.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/recycling-drive-sept-2025/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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SUMMARY:MCC Repair Fair
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URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mcc-repair-fair/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gardenfest 2025
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URL:https://mcdef.org/event/gardenfest-2025/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Great Seed Event
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URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-great-seed-event/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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SUMMARY:McHenry County Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:Every year the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County teams up with the McHenry County Department of Health to put on several recycling events throughout the year. \nAt this event there will be: \nElectronics Recycling \nDocument Shredding \nStyrofoam\, textiles\, light bulbs($)\, batteries($) \n \nElgin Recycling will be accepting the following electronic devices:\n• Televisions & Computer Monitors ($) Credit cards and cash will be accepted onsite.\n• Computers & Small Scale Servers\n• Printers\, FAX Machines and Scanners\n• DVD Players\, DVD Recorders and VCR’s\n• Video Game Consoles\n• Digital Converter Boxes\, Cable and Satellite Receivers\n• Electronic Keyboards\, Electronic Mice and Portable Digital Music Players \nFees for TVs and Monitors:\n$15 for any size LCD monitor\n$25 for all other units up to 20 inches\n$35 for all other units 21 inches and Larger \nIf you are unable to attend one of the collection event dates\, Elgin Recycling has a permanent site at 5114 E Terra Cotta (Route176) in Crystal Lake (Across from Country Side Flower Shop).\nOpen Monday- Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 1:00pm.\nFor additional information or questions regarding electronics recycling please visit\nElgin Recycling’s website at www.elginrecycling.com or contact them at 847-741-4100.\nElgin Recycling will no longer be accepting any type of batteries at the events\, but will continue to accept them at their Crystal Lake location. \n \nPaper Tiger Document Solutions will have their shred truck onsite to securely shred your sensitive paper documents.\nPlease remember these important tips for quick shredding:\n1. The shredder can only take paper. No CD’s or thumb drives.\n2. Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed.\n3. Binder clips\, three ring binders and the like Need To Be Removed prior to shredding. Please do so before attending the event.\n4. Participants need to take back empty bags or boxes. \n \nThe Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will be onsite collecting\nFluorescent tubes and bulbs\, and LED bulbs ($0.50-$1.00 each)\nTextiles and clothing\nClean Styrofoam\nAlkaline Batteries ($1.00 per lb)\nFor additional information or questions regarding the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County please contact us at 815-338-0393.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/mchenry-county-recycling-event-7/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T173000
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SUMMARY:2023 McHenry County Water Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Sixth Annual McHenry County Water Forum!\nWhen:\n09/13/2023 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM  \nWhere:\nMcHenry County College – Leucht Conference Center and Auditorium\n8900 US Hwy 14\nCrystal Lake\, Illinois 60012 \nThe McHenry County Water Forum provides a festive atmosphere where residents\, businesses and elected officials can learn what makes the regions water supplies special and how water resources can be protected into the future. \nThis free\, fully catered program is held every fall at the McHenry County College and features presentations by scientists\, planners\, and engineers who specialize in water resources.  By the end of the program\, attendees have a more solid understanding about water resources in McHenry County and are better informed to make decisions affecting the water supplies we all depend on. \nThis years topic is Water Conservation which is vital to support growth and protect water supplies in the county. \nThanks to our terrific sponsors catering will once again be provided by Dukes Ale House and Kitchen.  Our goal for the Water Forum is for our guests to go home smarter…and fuller…then they arrived.  With your help we can make this happen! \nFor more information contact Scott Kuykendall\,\nMcHenry County Water Resources Specialist at\nSHKuykendall@mchenrycountyil.gov
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/2023-mchenry-county-water-forum/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Conservation,Public Events,Water and Natural Resource Protection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T200000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual McHenry County Water Forum
DESCRIPTION:McHenry County College Auditorium \nWednesday\, August 31 \n5:30-8pm \nEngaging presentations by water resources experts and fully catered by Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen \nSponsored by The McHenry County Department of Planning and Development and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. \nFor more info visit: www.mchenryh2o.com \nOr contact: Scott Kuykendall\, Water Resources Specialist at SHKuykendall@mchenrycountyil.gov
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/5th-annual-mchenry-county-water-forum/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Public Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220425T203000
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Green Screen Film Showing: Thirst for Justice
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with McHenry County College Sustainability Center\, The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County’s Education Action Team will be showing Thirst for Justice as part of their quarterly Green Screen film series. The showing is free and will take place Monday\, April 25 at the McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium at 7pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm. \nThe film is the story of two communities who enlisted the help of scientists to prove their water had become dangerously contaminated. The movie is one hour and ten minutes long\,and will be followed by discussion of lead service line replacement legislation led by Iyana Simba\, City Programs Director\, Illinois Environmental Council.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/quarterly-green-screen-film-showing-thirst-for-justice/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220406T210000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks: No Green Drinks April 2022
DESCRIPTION:There will be no Green Drinks April\, 2022.\n\nFor April we are inviting you all to participate in MCCD’s Conservation Congress at MCC. Since it is on the same night and many of our Green Drinks community are involved\, we don’t want you to miss this great program.\n\n\nSee the information below and register.\n\n\nhttps://www.mccdistrict.org/joi…/conservation_congress.php\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-celebrating-30-years-of-the-environmental-film-festival-2/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks
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