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Master Gardeners host July 12 tour of eight McHenry County gardensJun 18, 2025 4:19 pm - The 2025 Garden Walk offers a self-guided tour of eight gardens (two demonstration and six residential) in Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Lake in the Hills, McHenry and Bull Valley.
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Local social worker joins Land Conservancy boardJun 16, 2025 9:02 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County welcomes social worker Sebastian Morales to its board of directors to provide a mental health perspective on preserving natural lands.
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TLC hosts Learning Circle for women farmers and farmland owners June 17Jun 09, 2025 8:28 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a Learning Circle for women farmland owners and managers on Tuesday, June 17.
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Weather, disease challenge Illinois’ strawberry growersJun 05, 2025 12:07 pm - Weather conditions and disease have created challenges for Illinois strawberry producers, with one grower losing most of their early crop to a greenhouse disease and frequent rains impacting yields.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2025Jun 05, 2025 7:37 am - Geneva resident's photo of an American coot dashing across a pond wins the May amateur photo contest, while shots of a swan, goslings, and a goldfinch take the other top spots.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off free Summer Meals Program for kidsJun 03, 2025 9:38 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank has launched its summer meals program serving 7,500 free daily meals to children and teenagers across 13 counties in northern Illinois.
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Kids Above All’s eighth annual Stand Up For Kids Comedy Night takes the stageJun 02, 2025 5:26 pm - Kids Above All hosts annual Stand Up For Kids comedy event on June 5, featuring Patti Vasquez, Chris Barnes, Kimberly Marion, and Paul Farahvar. Proceeds benefit programs for Chicago-area children and families.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 13th annual A Taste That Matters raises over $430,000 for hunger reliefMay 30, 2025 11:48 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank's annual fundraiser raised over $430,000, which translates to $3.4 million worth of groceries. The event, presented by Jewel-Osco, was attended by over 600 guests and featured an extensive silent auction, open bar, and food tastings from local chefs and vendors.
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Local tomato grower to speak on heirloom varietiesMay 27, 2025 9:35 pm - Tomato expert Bob Zeni, known as the Chicago Tomato Man, will give a free June 3 presentation on heirloom tomatoes, offering growing tips and taking questions.
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Special tribute to Steve McMichael planned for Walk ALS at Cantigny ParkMay 27, 2025 7:08 pm - On May 31, ALS United Greater Chicago will hold its Walk ALS fundraiser at Cantigny Park. Activities, food, and a bagpipe performance honoring Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who recently died from ALS, will precede the walk.