MCC To Host 'Fresh' Film Showing

In honor of Earth Month, McHenry County College (MCC) will host a film presentation of “Fresh” at the Luecht Conference Center at MCC, located at 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14 in Crystal Lake.

The “Fresh” film on April 24 at 7 p.m. celebrates farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing the nation’s food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture in to an industrial model and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, these experts offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet.

The film is free of charge; and no registration is required. The event is hosted by the Lou Marchi Total Recycling Institute at MCC and sponsored by Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, McHenry County Transitions and Woodstock Farmers Market.

These events also speak to MCC’s support of sustainability, which is a strategic priority and initiative for the College over the coming years. MCC will offer further programming, practices, information and resources on sustainability topics in the near future through the creation of a new sustainability center, funded by a grant the College received from the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN). The center will offer resources and tips for employees, students and the greater McHenry County community.

“Through the emergence of MCC’s Sustainability Center, we look forward to offering more ways for people to get involved in sustainability and more opportunities for our community to learn and share information on sustainability practices,” said Christina Haggerty, college spokesperson.