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BOOKS:

Creating Habitats and Homes for Illinois Wildlife - $30.00

Given a chance, wildlife make our lives richer. But, in turn, they need our help. This book will give you a very practical look at what you can do on your property to attract and benefit everything from blue-winged teal to butterflies. The goal is to give wildlife a home.

Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers - $25.00

This book is the ultimate field guide to wildflowers of the Midwestern tallgrass prairie. This valuable reference enables all prairie enthusiasts to quickly and accurately identify hundreds of tallgrass prairie plants.

Central Region Seedling ID Guide for Native Prairie Plants - $6.00

The goal of this guide is to help identify native plants at various stages of growth. Color photos illustrate seed, seedling, juvenile and flowering stages in addition to distinguishing characteristics. Brief text provides additional identification help.

Illinois Birds - $5.00

Most illustrations show the adult male in breeding coloration.

Prairie in Your Pocket - $5.00

Common and scientific names, blooming dates and heights for 114 commonly seen Midwestern species.


WATER TESTING:

Home Water Analysis Kit - $30.00

Our comprehensive kit allows you to quickly and easily test for various contaminants.


RAIN BARRELS:

The Coles County SWCD now has custom made rain barrels for sale at the office. Rain barrels are an excellent way to collect and store rain water, allowing homeowners to recycle water and cut down on monthly water bills. Rain water is chlorine free and mineral rich and can be used to water gardens and houseplants. By collecting rain water and re-using it, runoff from storms is reduced and water quality in our rivers and streams is improved.

The SWCD rain barrels include an overflow hose, flexible downspout connector, a screened opening that will filter out leaves and sticks, two openings for easy cleaning, IEPA approved recycled barrels and gasket seals to prevent leaks around the spigot and overflow openings. The rain barrels are locally made and all proceeds go to support local conservation programs.  The Rain Barrels are $85.00 (cash or checks are accepted).


 

FISH:

Check back in August 2010 for fish sale information.


TREES:

Our Spring Tree Sale is finished for 2010.  Check back with us in February 2011.


PRAIRIE PLANTS:

Our Spring Tree Sale is finished for 2010.  Check back with us in March 2011.

 



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