Resources

Local farmers markets, family farms and other sustainably grown food.

• localharvest.org
• marketmaker.uiuc.edu
• Growing Local Foods Farm Economy, State of Illinois, et al. March 2009 www.FoodFarmsJobs.org
• The Omnivore's Dilemma, Pollan, Michael; Penguin Press, 2006

National Bioneers:

• 2008 and 2009 National Bioneers Conference DVDs available for loan at MCC Library
• 2010 National Bioneers Conference DVD's available for loan (call 815-479-7817)
• National Bioneers website www.bioneers.org

Intro to Permaculture
Bill Wilson, Midwest Permaculture Center

 

McHenry County Bioneers Conference 2010 selected sessions:

Bioenergy in Sweden & The Smart Grid in Chicago

• Robert Vogl of the Illinois Renewable Energy Association
• Delmar Gillus of the Center for Neighborhood Technology
  
  
  

Innovative Institutions - a discussion

• Megan Davern, Farm Manager
• Scott Commings, Executive Chef, Loyola University, Retreat and Ecology Campus
• Wes King, Illinois Stewardship Alliance
  
  

McHenry County Bioneers Conference 2010 selected sessions:

Keynote Session "Food - How It's All Connected"

• Jim Braun, Coordinator IL Local Food, Farms and Jobs Council
  
  
  
  

Breakout Session "How to Make Local Food Happen: The Big Picture"

• The Future of Local Food by Gary Tomlin, former Director of Knox Co. Economic Development Council. (Note: Presently, Knox Co. Food Council projects are in transition.)
  
  
  
  

Breakout Session: "Energy Efficiency Resources for Your Family":

• Anthony Stonis, Building Energy Experts, (energy audits for homes and small businesses) www.buildingenergyexperts.com
• How to choose a more efficient model for your next vehicle purchase. www.fueleconomy.gov

Breakout Session: "Global Climate Disruption":

• Climate Change Panel
• A discussion of the Transition Town movement's response to climate change and peak oil by panelists Doug Close, Kim Willis and Margaret Fox-Hawthorne http://mchenrycountytransition.ning.com
  
  
  
  
• Followed by a presentation by Scott Turik on clean energy systems including an update on Property Assessed Clean Energy loans (PACE), electric car charging systems and the Smart Grid. www.chargepoint.net

Breakout Session: "Healthy Food in Schools":

• Warren King, Seven Generations Ahead "Fresh from the Farm" school project www.sevengenerationsahead.org
• Melissa Ritter, Heartland FlavorsL Ltd. www.heartlandflavors.com
• Chef Zak Dolezal, Dukes Alehouse and Kitchen www.thedukeabides.com
  
  

Breakout Session: "Greening of the Faith Community"

• Rev. Clare Butterfield, Executive Director of Faith in Place
• Rabbi Maralee Gordon, McHenry Co. Jewish Congregation
  
  
  

Moral Ground with Kathleen Dean Moore at MCC June 20, 2011

         

Kathleen Dean Moore is touring the country speaking with diverse audiences including environmentalists, people of faith and public servants regarding issues raised in the book she and Michael P. Nelson edited; Moral Ground - Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril. This was taped June 20, 2011 at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois.  The program was followed by a reception with the sponsoring organizations to encourage more connections and networking.  This event was cosponsored by the following local organizations: 
 
MCC Student Life
St. Ann's Episcopal Church of Woodstock
McHenry County Bioneers
Environmental Defenders of McHenry County
Land Conservancy of McHenry County
Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church
First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake
Green Sanctuary Committee of Unitarian Universalist Church
League of Women Voters of McHenry County
McHenry County Transition
McHenry County Schools Environmental Education Program
Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen
FaithBridge
McHenry County Environmental Alliance
Hosted by:  Lou Marchi Total Recycling Institute at MCC