Green Drinks looks at backyard chickens
Margaret Fox-Hawthorne will talk about backyard chickens at the next meeting of Green Drinks McHenry County.
On the first Wednesday of each month, environmentally-minded people gather to network and talk about "greening" the future. Everyone is welcome to attend from 5 to 7 p.m. July 6 at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N. Main St. in Crystal Lake.
Fox-Hawthorne has been raising chickens for over 25 years. Among the topics covered will be the essentials of raising a small egg laying chicken flock, feed, supplies, predators and breeds, in addition to the McHenry County Unified Development Ordinance requirements for raising chickens in unincorporated McHenry County.
Other planned topics include: "The Importance of Native Bee Conservation" presented by Jean Foley on Aug. 3; nature photography on Sept. 7; smart grid on Oct. 5; rehabbing on Nov. 2; and wine on Dec. 7.
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 at 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.