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 easily 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.
We are taking orders for rain barrels thru December 12
and will have a barrel pick up day on December 19, just in time for
Christmas. Rain Barrels make a unique gift that will keep on giving for
years to come. All barrels come with instructions and are simple to
maintain.
The SWCD is selling the rain barrels for $85.00, cash
or checks are accepted. If you have any questions or would like to
place an order please call the SWCD office at 345-3901, ext.3.
FISH
Order are currently being accepted for our Spring 2010 Fish Sale. Orders for Grass Carp are due by March 10th and all other orders are due by March 17th. All orders will be available for pick up at the SWCD office on March 29th at 8:00am.
Download the Fish Sale Order Form
TREES
Orders are currently being accepted for our Spring 2010 Tree and Shrub Sale. Orders for trees/shurbs are due by April 7th. All orders will be available for pick up at the SWCD office on April 16th from 7:00am - 5:00pm.
Download the Tree Sale Order Form
PRAIRIE PLANTS
Orders are currently being accepted for our Spring 2010 Prairie Plant & Rain Garden Plant Sale. Orders for plants are due by May 20th. All plants will be available for pick up at the SWCD office on May 26th. Because all plants must be order in flats, there are often plants left over after orders have been picked up. Any extra plants will be offered for sale on a first-come-first-serve basis once all orders have been filled.
Download the Prairie Plants Order Form
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