e-Newsletter                         January 17, 2017

All About Birds
Owls, Falcons and Hawks Oh My!
Let me introduce you to Stillman  Nature Center, a private, non-profit center for environmental educati on located  on 80 acres of woods, lake and prairie in South Barrin gton.
A former estate, the land was donated for the purpose of establishing a nature c enter. Not only does Stillm an offer environmental  education, but it also has a wonderful Executive Director, Mark Spreyer, who is an award winning naturalist and author. Stillman Nature Center offers much more than a habitat for wildlife, they are home to several Birds of Prey who have been rehabilitated but not able to be released back into the wild. Mark, along with a handful of volunteers, will be coming to Countryside to share information about the North American owls' amazing hunting adaptations as well as  give us the oppo rtunity to see Birds of Prey up close and personal!

Volo Bog and Moraine Hills State Park are two more incredibly beautiful and interesting places that are close by and well worth the visit to explore.

We have so many customers who share our enthusiasm and wonder for our feathered friends and big birds that it makes us happy to offer a day "All About Birds" at Countryside.

Don't miss out on this really cool event that only comes once a year!
Join us Saturday, January 28 at Countryside for:

10:30 a.m. "Backyard Birding"  Jeff Miller of Delong Seed Company shares his exciting slide presentation, teaching you the difference in feeders and seed so you can enjoy birds at your feeders year round!
 
12:00 Noon "Birds of Prey" Mark Spreyer, Award-winning Naturalist, Author and Executive Director of Stillman Nature Center will introduce you to a few of his feathered friends! Don't miss this unique opportunity to see these magnificent birds of prey up close. Get your autographed copy of Mark's new book, When Nature Calls while you are here. Book sale proceeds go back to Stillman Nature Center.

10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special Guests will be on hand from the McHenry County Audubon Society as well as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Friends of Volo Bog and Moraine Hills State Park to answer questions and introduce you to other birding and outdoor events in our area!

Register for "All About Birds"
by emailing back your name and how many will be attending to marcy@countrysideflowershop.com
or call 815-459-8130
All attendees registered by January 26 will be entered into our prize drawings!
Marcy L Cronin
cardinal houseplants
Have them flocking to your feeders! Countryside is proud to offer over 15 varieties of seed and suet.
Join us for our FREE PRESENTATION on January 28 to learn what seed attracts which birds!
Stock up with our
Bird Seed Sale January 25 thru February 7th
Save $5 on 50 pound bags
Save 20% on all feeders, houses and accessories!

Print and present the coupon below for $2 off 25 pound bags of seed.
Be sure to get a
Frequent Flier Card to earn FREE Bird Seed!

Know someone who could use a pick-me-up this time of year?
Why not send them a special delivery!
Call today for our
Bird Feeder Basket
Refresh your home with lush, beautiful houseplants!

Step into the tropics of our greenhouse and brighten your home with shades of green from our 40% Off Houseplant Sale going on now thru January 31st!

One of Karen Campney's ('K.C.', Nursery Manager) favorite bushes for attracting birds is Viburnum!
Check out our plant finder to see the many varieties Countryside carries. Start your plant list right there on our online plant finder and come spring, inventory will be full and the ground will be ready for planting!
Plan now for a landscape that attracts your feathered friends year-round!

When you work with our Landscape Pros let them know you have "Birdscaping" in mind. Some tips they might give you:
1. Start by feeding birds and get to understand local birds.
2. Select some native plants that those birds know.
3. Provide shelter and nesting sites by layering plants and using dense plants and plantings.
4. Add water with a bird bath or pond area.
5. Use organics in the landscape when fertilizing and minimize pesticides. Birds like bugs!
 
SAVE
$2
Off Any 25 lb. Bag of Bird Seed
Try a new mix and see who you can attract!


Offer Expires 02/05/2017. Print and present coupon OR show your coupon from your phone to receive discount; coupon cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. 1 coupon per 25 lb bag of seed.
Join us for the Chicago Flower and Garden Show Tuesday, March 21st!
Stop in the store to purchase your tickets. The cost is $35 per person and includes your ticket to get into the show, round-trip transportation in a coach bus, and an educational seminar, "Best New Plants for 2017" while on the bus.
Coach bus will leave Countryside at 9:30 a.m. for the show, and will depart from the show at 3:30 p.m. to return to Countryside.
For more details, email or call Marcy  at 815-459-8130

Recently Engaged? Come meet us at the Star 105.5 25th Annual Bridal Showcase & Fashion Show at the Holiday Inn, Crystal Lake, Sunday, January 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meet Luz! She has been one of our loyal, Countryside employees for over 17 years! Like her name suggests, her specialty is lights and here she is repairing the lights on a pre-lit tree.

Before packing your pre-lit trees and greens away, notice if you have lights out. If so, bring them into Countryside for repair.

When you are ready to decorate for the 2017 Holidays, all lights will be lit and you will be able to enjoy a brighter Season! For more information regarding this unique service, call or email Lori today! Lori@countrysideflowershop.com 
Note: Repairs are taken no later than February 5 and resume again November 1.
Countryside
Flower Shop, Nursery & Garden Center
5301 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake
815-459-8130
Open Daily 9-6, Sunday 10 -5
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