Join Defenders Saturday in creek cleanup

On Saturday, Oct. 18, join in cleanup of a branch of Sleepy Hollow Creek and removing invasive species along it as part of the national Make A Difference Day event. This stream cleanup and restoration workday will be jointly sponsored by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and the Silver and Sleepy Hollow Creeks Watershed Coalition. The project goal will be to improve the water quality in Sleepy Hollow Creek by removing trash from the stream and invasive species from the surrounding area.

The event will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 11:30 a.m. Volunteers are asked to wear work clothes, gloves and boots and to meet at Prairie Ridge High School, 6000 Dvorak Drive in Crystal Lake. All necessary equipment as well as water and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions about this event, call Nancy Schietzelt at (815) 356-1710.

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment. The group provides community residents with educational programs and volunteer action on pollution prevention, sustainable land use and energy and natural resource conservation. Donations, which are tax-deductible, are encouraged. For information, visit www.mcdef.org or call (815) 338-0393.