Nature fair, plant sale May 6 in Schaumburg

Posted April 27, 2012 12:15 pm

Submitted by Schaumburg Park District

Transform your yard into a natural oasis. Learn gardening tips and how to turn your backyard into an eco-friendly haven for birds, butterflies and wildlife at Schaumburg Park District’s annual Backyards for Nature Fair and Native Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, May 6, at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road.

This free Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration will feature activities for the entire family. Gardening activities, birdhouse building, a puppet show and free wildflower seedlings will be available for children. Adults will learn about natural pesticides, soil improvement tips, and planting and landscaping techniques.

A large variety of native shrubs, wildflowers and grasses suitable for the home landscape will be on sale throughout the day. Garden experts will provide information on how and where to use various native plants, home composting, rain gardens and more.

A list of plants available and order forms can be obtained by calling Spring Valley Nature Center at (847) 985-2100, or can be viewed and downloaded from www.schaumburggardenclub.com. For more information, call (847) 985-2100 or visit www.parkfun.com.

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