Green Living Expo at McHenry County College

The 15th annual Green Living Expo, northern Illinois’ biggest and best sustainability green event, includes vendors and exhibitors from surrounding counties and Wisconsin all focused on eco-friendly Midwest living. The free expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 4,  at McHenry County College, offering a day of fun, learning and unique experiences. Many new vendors will be present this year, sharing sustainable and affordable options for home and work.

Visitors can learn about solar options and state-offered discounts, shop for green holiday gifts such as soaps, jewelry, books, mushroom growing kits, cards and sustainable toys, as well as learn about new hiking and biking trails. They can also find the latest information about reduced pricing opportunities for purchasing electric vehicles.

A special highlight this year will be the Student Research Forum, at which area college and university students are invited to showcase their sustainability-related research projects, each with a unique and interesting area of study.

Attendees can enjoy locally made pizza and vegan Mexican food, and all serving items and scraps will be composted for a zero waste lunch. The McHenry County Department of Health will provide pumpkin composting for pumpkins and fall décor, and also offer a free and secure onsite shredding service.