Defenders teams with eco-breweries for fundraiser

Submitted by The Defenders

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen are teaming up once again to raise money for the Defenders with an afternoon sampling of eco-friendly beers paired with Duke’s small bites.

The fundraiser takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at Duke’s, 110 N. Main St., Crystal Lake.

Mingle with friends and eco-minded breweries as you taste several beers and Duke’s food items in a buffet setting. Meet representatives from Stone Brewery, Sierra Nevada, New Belgium, and more while enjoying their beers. Learn how these breweries have become leaders in brewing beers with minimal impact on the environment.

Proceeds from the tasting and raffle will help the Defenders purchase recycling totes, which will be used in their pilot program to offer recycling options at area events such as parades and local festivals.

The cost is $35 per person and includes a raffle entry for a basket of goodies from local businesses, valued upward of $75. Additional raffle tickets will be available at the event.

Tickets are available at the Environmental Defenders’ office, 110 S. Johnson St., Suite 106, Woodstock, with cash or check, or with a credit card online at the Defenders’ website, www.mcdef.org.

For more information, contact the Defenders at mcdef@owc.net or (815) 338-0393.

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a citizen 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.