Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary will be celebrating National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26 with a morning of native seed collecting in its restored prairies. All of the seed collected is dried, cleaned and eventually used to replant additional acres with native wildflowers and grasses in Schaumburg’s parks and nature preserves.
Participants will be able to learn ways in which people work with nature to heal the land and help restore rare plants and animals. All participants will receive a free packet of native wildflower seed to take home. This activity is free and open to all ages.
Collecting will be done from 9:00 to 1:00 with volunteers asked to meet at the Visitor’s Center. To RSVP call the Center at 847-985-2100. Their address is 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL
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What: Both beginners and experienced gardeners will benefit from Gardening Consultant JoAnn Loebel’s slide presentation of the top 10 low maintenance, long blooming perennials for our area. These easy care favorites will provide a variety of colors from spring to fall.
Who: Co-sponsored by the Schaumburg Township District Library and the Hoffman Estates Garden Club
When: Thursday, Sept. 3 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Rasmussen South Room, Schaumburg Township District Library
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What: Body Smart Gardening.
The effects of gardening on our bodies can make it more of a chore than a pleasure. This lesson will help you garden “smartly” with emphasis on approved methods to reduce stress and strain on the body.
Who: Presented by DuPage County Master Gardener Pat Miller in affiliation with the University of Illinois’ Extension Services program. Sponsored by the Elk Grove Garden Club.
When: August 18, 2009 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Elk Grove Public Library at 1001 Wellington Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL
The Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary of the 
Schaumburg Park District is now taking orders for rain barrels made from blue reconditioned plastic food barrels. The cost is $50. Orders will be accepted from all members of the public through October 1. Rain barrels will be available for pick up sometime in November.
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Spring Valley Nature Center in Schaumburg is sponsoring their annual Native Plant Sale at their Backyards for Nature Fair. Pictures, descriptions and order forms of this year’s catalog of native wildflowers, grasses, trees and shrubs online at www.schaumburggardenclub.com. You may also call Spring Valley at 847-985-2100 to have a copy of the catalog mailed to you.
Preorders must be received by April 20. Quantities and varieties cannot be guaranteed for orders received after this date.
Plants may be picked up at the Backyards for Nature Fair sponsored by Davey Tree & Lawn Care Experts on May 3, 2009 from 10:00 to 2:00. The Fair is being held at the Spring Valley Nature Center on 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL.
Wondering how to incorporate indigenous plants into your home’s landscape? Would you like to have less lawn to cut while enjoying the butterflies and birds that hover around your native plantings? Join the Northwest Cook County Chapter of the Illinois Sierra Club as they present a program on Native Plants in the Home Landscape.
When: January 8, 2009, 7:00 – 8:45 p.m.
Where: Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary
1111 E. Schaumburg Road
Schaumburg, IL
Info: gpstolzer@hotmail.com
Farm fresh fruits, produce, flowers, baked goods, meat and cheese are some of the goodies you can find at the Schaumburg Farmers’ Market. The Market is open every Friday from June 13 to October 10, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Market is located in the Town Square Shopping Center at 190 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg
Check out the farm-fresh products at the 10th Annual Elk Grove Village Farmers’ Market. The Market is open from June 4 to September 24 on every Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can find the Market at 1000 Wellington Avenue in Elk Grove Village.
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Beginning April 7, the Village of Hoffman Estates will be “renting” plots in the community gardens. Residents can rent a garden plot for $25 per plot, as well as a $5 deposit for a water key. For more information call, 847-490-6800 or see the website.
