McHenry County transporation officials to speak at Green Drinks meeting

Scott Hennings, principal transportation planner, and Ben Redding, the new design manager for the McHenry County Division of Transportation, will be the speakers at the April 5 Green Drinks meeting.

On the first Wednesday of each month, environmentally minded people gather to network and talk about "greening" the future. The McHenry County Green Drinks will be 5 to 7 p.m. April 5 at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N. Main St., Crystal Lake. Additional parking is available at the train station.

Redding will talk about how the transportation department is working with the McHenry County Conservation District to mitigate the impact their projects have on wetlands in McHenry County. Hennings will discuss the five-year transportation program.

On May 3, Brad Woodson, natural resource manager at the McHenry County Conservation District, will speak about the district's agricultural programs that use best management practices and encourage the protection of the flora, fauna and soils of the publicly held lands.

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 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.