McHenry County Submitted Content
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Farmers and landowners invited to join Common Ground networking event Dec. 8Nov 19, 2024 3:01 pm - Area farmers and farmland owners with an interest in local sustainable agriculture will have the opportunity to network at the upcoming Common Ground Gathering on Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Bull Valley landowner preserves 80-acre farm through The Land Conservancy of McHenry CountyNov 08, 2024 2:32 pm - Bull Valley land owner Karen Strano has preserved her 80-acre farm with the help of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County.
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Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants to strengthen community enrichment initiatives throughout its service areaOct 29, 2024 2:05 pm - Building on its dedication to enhancing the vitality, sustainability and livability of neighborhoods throughout its service area, Nicor Gas is announcing the award of $100,000 in community enrichment grants.
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Share your community event in Daily Herald’s 2024 Holiday Happenings guideOct 07, 2024 2:58 pm - The holidays will be here before you know it. Get your Thanksgiving 5Ks, holiday fests, tree lightings, holiday walks, Nutcracker shows, Breakfast with Santa, or other family events into the Daily Herald Holiday Happenings guide, publishing Nov. 10.
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The Land Conservancy hosts Art of the Land Art Show fundraiser Sept. 27-28Sep 20, 2024 1:33 pm - Art of the Land Art Show fundraiser on Sept. 27-28 showcases art and the beauty of the McHenry County landscape. Advance tickets are available now.
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Follett Content ‘Educator Book Sale’ to back Dolly Parton Imagination LibrarySep 20, 2024 11:25 am - Follett Content will hold an “Educator Book Sale” on Saturday, Sept. 28 with proceeds supporting the Dolly Parton Imagination Library — United Way of Greater McHenry County Chapter.
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County preserves 16.5 acres, expanding Boloria Meadows Nature PreserveSep 19, 2024 4:56 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has acquired 19 acres on Ridge Road in Bull Valley. Part of the parcel, 16.5 acres, will be preserved and added to TLC’s existing Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve.
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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.