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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Family Fun Fair Aug. 16

Submitted by Friends of Hackmatack NWR
Aug 12, 2026 9:19 pm - The 11th annual Monarch Family Fun Fair on Aug. 16, features butterfly plant information, a monarch art show, science activities, 16 exhibitors, and pollinator plants for sale.
Ten McHenry County College students receive Education to Empowerment scholarships

By Katie Van Dyne, McHenry County College
Aug 11, 2026 11:17 am - Ten McHenry County College students received the Education to Empowerment (E2E) scholarship, which provides $10,000 in funding and mentoring support to help them achieve economic independence through education.
Historic red, white and blue locomotive to debut during Diesel Days at Illinois Railway Museum

Submitted by Illinois Railway Museum
Aug 07, 2026 9:44 am - Illinois Railway Museum volunteers have repainted the museum's oldest diesel locomotive, Ingersoll-Rand 91, in the red, white, and blue color scheme it wore for the 1976 bicentennial; it will debut during the museum’s Diesel Days event, Aug. 7-9.
‘We are so proud’: MCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter wins multiple awards

Submitted by McHenry County College
Jun 25, 2026 5:07 pm - McHenry County College’s Chi Upsilon chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has earned recognition for its achievements in 2025, receiving both the Outstanding College Project Award and the Outstanding Honors in Action Project Award at the regional level.
The Land Conservancy seeks artists for 18th annual Art of the Land Show

Submitted by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County
Jun 22, 2026 6:56 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites artists to submit landscape-inspired works for the 18th annual Art of the Land show Oct. 23-24 at The Starline Factory in Harvard, with artists keeping 70% of sales proceeds.
Friday Tours highlight conservation solutions for local communities

Submitted by Environmental Defenders of McHenry County
Jun 19, 2026 9:23 pm - McHenry County hosts educational Friday afternoon workshops showcasing Best Management Practices for sustainable resource management, featuring tours of local projects and expert guidance on implementing cost-saving environmental solutions for communities and facilities.
Rotary clubs partner with NAMI to create native pollinator garden in McHenry County

By Wade Merritt, Lake in the Hills Rotary Club
Jun 18, 2026 10:55 pm - Local Rotary Clubs partnered with NAMI to transform an unattractive building entrance into a native pollinator garden featuring over 300 plants. The project, completed during June 6-12, aims to support monarch butterflies.
McHenry County Historical Society celebrates women farmers with ‘Ag-HER-Culture’ farm-to-table dinner

By Jolie Diepenhorst, McHenry County Historical Society
Jun 17, 2026 9:17 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society is hosting "Ag-HER-Culture," a farm-to-table dinner event on June 27 at Maria's Lavender Farm in Marengo, celebrating women farmers' contributions to local agriculture.
AgeGuide announces retirement of CEO Marla Fronczak

Submitted by AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois
Jun 15, 2026 4:29 pm - AgeGuide, the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois, recently announced that CEO Marla Fronczak will retire in December 2026, concluding a remarkable career dedicated to improving the lives of older adults, veterans, and communities throughout the region.
TLC hosts ‘Together Tuesday’ volunteer events on June 23

Submitted by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County
Jun 15, 2026 1:34 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites the public to join in three volunteer events on “Together Tuesday” on June 23.

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