McHenry Green Drinks
Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen 110 N Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesOur scheduled speaker is unable to be with us on Wednesday, January 7, so we will be hosting a round robin discussion of “green” ideas to incorporate into our lives for 2015. Leslie Krebs will lead the discussion. Bring some ideas to help spark the conversation and get people thinking “outside the box.” Our SideBar ... Read more
Schweitzer Second Sunday Event – Nature Arts & Crafts
IL, United StatesFor thoughtful last minute shoppers, local artists and artisans display their masterpieces, from nature inspired greeting and holiday cards, to nature skin care products, to evergreen arrangements, to wood vessels and birds to recycled jewelry.
McHenry County Conservation District’s First Conservation Congress
McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center 8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States"This inaugural congress will provide constituents and the larger conservation community, a formal process to propose and advocate for actions that can be taken by the conservation district to protect and conserve natural resources and provide compatible education and recreational opportunities on public lands in McHenry County,” Board President Bona Heinsohn said in a news ... Read more
Green Night Out at the Movies: Bikes vs Cars
atavia City Hall, Council Chambers 100 North Island Avenue, Batavia, IL, United StatesThe Batavia Environmental Commission provides an evening of FREE entertainment: a green themed movie, free popcorn and drink and lively discussion about the topic of the movie afterward. This year's movie, Bikes vs Cars depicts a global crisis that we all know we need to talk about: climate, earth's resources, cities where the entire surface ... Read more
Board Meeting
IL, United States7:15 p.m. 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Road, West Dundee IL 60118 Call 815-356-6605 for directions. Check monthly as some dates get altered depending on Board availability. Public welcome.
Movie Night – This Changes Everything
IL, United States"This Changes Everything" based on the acclaimed book by Naomi Klein. The climate crisis vs capitalism. https://youtu.be/QH5YSob6G70 Friends of the Fox River members are always admitted FREE. If you're not a member join now
Birds in the Hood
IL, United StatesEnvironmentalist Dave Poweleit introduces you to your local feathered friends, their homes and habits. Weather permitting, he'll show you how to find them on a trail at Schweitzer. Dave's conducted the Dundee Great Backyard Bird Count in Dundee for the past two years.
Sustainability Expo
Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, United States100 vendors for all things green Learn hundreds of ways to lower your fossil-fuel energy use. Live more sustainably! Lower your energy bills, save water, be "Earth-friendly," and have fun doing it!
Earth Day Celebration
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin, IL, United StatesJoin us at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center We will be hosting a booth along with dozens of environmentally conscious vendors and gathering pledges to conserve and improve our water quality. There will be music, food and plenty of fun to share with your family.
Board Meeting
IL, United States7:15 p.m. 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Road, West Dundee IL 60118 Call 815-356-6605 for directions. Check monthly as some dates get altered depending on Board availability. Public welcome.
Mother’s Day at Schweitzer
IL, United StatesCelebrate Mother Earth with a workday at the center. We'll be clearing garden beds. Call to let us know you'll join us; we'll have pizza and salad for volunteers. 815-356-6605
Tyler Creek Watershed Coalition meeting
Judson University in the Alumni Room 151 N State St, , Elgin, IL, United StatesBoard 6 p.m., General Meeting 7 p.m.
