Welcome to the Native Plant Sale Spring is right around the corner.  Now is the time to think about how you would like to change your garden.  We invite you to turn your typical suburban yard into a native haven for birds, butterflies and other beneficial wildlife.  Even a soggy area of lawn can become an ecologically sound rain garden that is better adapted to handle rain water runoff.  Problem shady areas can become beautiful woodland settings. Native plants are the answer.  They offer not only beauty, hardiness and versatility; they also allow us to make a positive impact on soil, water and air quality.

Print Order Forms Plugs Prairie Plants Grasses / Sedges Wildflowers 4 ½" Pots Woodland Wildflowers Ferns Prairie Plants & Vines Non-Native Perennials Culinary Herbs Shrubs & Trees Native Shrubs Native Trees Designer Gardens Partial Shade Rain Garden Woodland Wildflower Butterfly

Spring Valley Backyards for Nature Fair
On Sunday, May 2nd, the Spring Valley Nature Center will hold its annual Backyards for Nature Fair.  This Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration has activities for the entire family!  Children can build their own birdhouse, participate in planting, see a puppet show and get free wildflower seeds.  Activities for adults may include information on natural pesticides, techniques for planting and landscaping, tips on composting and soil improvement.

Pre-packaged Barnyard Manure Compost will be available for purchase.

Rain Barrels

Spring Valley is offering rain barrels again this year!

Every 55 gallon barrel is made from reconditioned blue plastic. They come fully assembled and are ready to use; with screen covers to prevent mosquitoes and debris from collecting inside.  They are an ideal way to capture and store rainwater from your downspouts, for use in watering plants and gardens.  Each barrel costs $50.

In order to receive your barrel at the Backyards for Nature Fair on May 2nd, your order must be received by April 1.

For more information contact Spring Valley at (847) 985 - 2100 or go to this link:  Spring Valley Nature Center.

Parking
Shuttle bus service will be available on Sunday only if the Nature Center parking lot is full.  Overflow parking is at Olympic Park, approximately ½ mile east of the Center off Schaumburg Rd.  Turn South on Wildflower lane.  Proceed to park entrance on left side of street.  Assistance will be provided to load your plants onto the bus for the return trip to Olympic Park.

How Do I Know What to Select?
We have provided information about each plant, including flower color, bloom season, height, moisture, and light requirements.  We also indicate which plants will attract birds, butterflies or hummingbirds.

About the Plants
Most of the prairie plants are provided as “plugs” with a fully developed root system in a 5” deep soil mass.  Most woodland and non-native perennials come in 4 ½” pots.  The culinary herbs are well-developed plants in 3” pots.  Additional plant varieties not listed in the brochure may be available during the sale.

Ordering Information
Native Plant Sale catalog for 2010 is under construction, scheduled to be valid early March 2010, check back often.

• Click Here to Print Order Forms

Pick-up Information
Pre-orders may be picked up Sunday, May 2nd between 10am and 2pm during the Backyards for Nature Fair.  Additional plants and shrubs will be available for purchase at this time.

Pick-up Location
The following map is interactive.  Feel free to use the ToHere link for directions or simply click and drag the map around.  Enjoy! 

Spring Valley Nature Center
1111 E. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60193