Learn about environmental advocacy at Green Drinks
The public is invited to McHenry County Green Drinks from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N. Main St. in Crystal Lake.
This month's topic is "Environmental Advocacy in Illinois for 2015." Elizabeth S. Kessler, executive director of the McHenry County Conservation District, will talk about advocacy in action in the recent passage of SB3341/PA 11-1168 about conservation district debt.
Cindy Skrukrud from the Illinois Sierra Club will talk about current and future legislative initiatives.
Kim Hankins and Anne Basten will round out the discussion with some other pointers they've picked up through weekly work with the Illinois Environmental Council.
There will be an information table set up, and you are welcome to bring information about your green products and services each month to share.
To be added to the Green Drinks email list, send a note to GreenDrinksMC@gmail.com or find the group on Facebook.
The Green Drinks network was founded in North London, England, in 1989 and now is active in over 600 cities worldwide. Interested public is always welcome to attend the McHenry County Green Drinks monthly event. Each month there is a short presentation on a different eco-topic plus displays and demonstrations. Also, information about upcoming eco-events and green products and services is made available. Nonalcoholic and alcoholic drinks are available plus a featured "green drink."
Green Drinks McHenry County is sponsored by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen.