McHenry County Submitted Content
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Richardson ‘World’s Largest’ corn maze honors John Deere this yearSep 03, 2024 1:04 pm - The same year that Spring Grove’s Richardson Farm was established in 1836, a man named John Deere moved to Illinois, discovering that the state’s sticky, clay soil slowed farmers, who often had to stop every few feet to scrape the dirt off their cast-iron plows.
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Register for Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois’ 20th annual Thin Mint SprintAug 28, 2024 11:01 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois will host its 20th annual Thin Mint Sprint fundraising 5K fun run/walk, in partnership with the Fox River Grove Memorial Library Running Club.
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Nicor Gas 8-1-1 Day a reminder to contact JULIE (811) before you digAug 11, 2024 1:00 am - In recognition of National 8-1-1 Day on Aug. 11, Nicor Gas is reminding residents and professional excavators to always contact JULIE, Illinois one-call center, before beginning any digging project to ensure safety and prevent damage to underground utilities.
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Farm tour to highlight Latino agriculture in McHenry CountyAug 08, 2024 11:36 pm - Raices Latinas, a nonprofit coalition dedicated to promoting the agricultural contributions of Latino/Latine community in McHenry County, will host its second farm tour on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Fair for families Aug. 11Aug 07, 2024 12:41 am - Learn how to help pollinators at the ninth Monarch Fair, hosted by the Hackmatack Monarch Coalition, on Sunday, Aug. 11, in Crystal Lake.
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TLC hosts Learning Circle for Women Farmers and Farmland Owners Aug. 14Aug 05, 2024 12:40 pm - Women who own or manage farmland or who have an interest in farming are invited to a Learning Circle hosted by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County.
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Bremer Team launches 30 Days for 30 Vets programJul 31, 2024 10:54 am - Thirty deserving McHenry County military veterans will receive the gifts of a lifetime this fall as part of the 30 Days for 30 Vets program coordinated by The Bremer Team Keller Williams Success Realty.
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Get your community event into Daily Herald’s 2024 Fall Fun guideJul 23, 2024 8:56 pm - Get your festivals, fairs, 9/11 ceremonies, Octoberfests, craft beer fests, Halloween events, craft shows, movies in the park, or other family events into the Daily Herald Fall Fun guide, publishing Aug. 25
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County receives $135,000 grant from the Chicago Community TrustJul 19, 2024 11:24 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has received a $135,000 grant from The Chicago Community Trust to support the growth of the local food system in McHenry County by working with local landowners and supporting farmland preservation, in alignment with the increasing access to land strategy of Food:Land:Opportunity
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Orders are open for Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s Fall Native Plant SaleJul 18, 2024 2:23 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has native plants, shrubs and trees available for pre-order now through Aug. 14 during its Fall Sustainability Sale.