Learn about EarthShare Opportunity at Green Drinks
On the first Wednesday of each month, environmentally-minded people gather upstairs at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen to network and talk about "greening" the future.
Everyone is welcome to attend the McHenry County Green Drinks from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 110 N. Main St. in Crystal Lake.
Thomas Jacks will speak on EarthShare Opportunity. It is a national nonprofit organization with more than 25 years of experience in engaging people and business in supporting critical environmental and conservation causes. Originally founded by its member charities to represent them in workplace giving campaigns, EarthShare now offers a wide range of tools to promote employee engagement and philanthropy.
EarthShare represents more than 600 carefully screened community, state-based, national and international nonprofits.
Tom Jacks is the managing director of EarthShare Illinois. Prior to EarthShare, he worked with hospitals across the Chicago area on their sustainability initiatives. He also provided policy research and analysis for the Chicago Department of Environment. He will be speaking about how EarthShare can help companies green their workplaces and how eco-labeling can help people become greener consumers.
Additional parking is available at the train station. To be added to the Green Drinks email list, send a note to: GreenDrinksMC@gmail.com or "like" the group on Facebook www.FaceBook.com/GreenDrinksMcHenryCounty.
The Green Drinks network was founded in North London, England, in 1989 and now is active in more than 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.
Tentative future topics: Dec. 2: Home Brewing - Holiday Gift Idea; Jan. 6: Home composting for smaller households.
Additional parking is available at the train station. To be added to the Green Drinks email list, send a note to GreenDrinksMC@gmail.com or "like" the group on www.facebook.com/GreenDrinksMcHenryCounty.