Natural Enquirer N e w s l e t t e r f o r S p r i n g Va l l e y S u p p o r t e r s a n d Vo l u n t e e r s
vol.6 no.4 • July-Aug. ‘15
In this issue...
We all have treasures that we value highly and seek to preserve and protect. Like beauty, what we treasure can be a very subjective and individual thing. Spring Valley itself is considered a treasure by many area residents. In this issue, we examine a few hidden treasures—things that most people would not immediately think of when asked what they treasure. Water is a common resource here in the Midwest, and few people place a high value on something so abundant and commonplace; although we all know that without water, life could not exist. The extreme drought being experienced in the western states has certainly made water a more highly prized and treasured resource to those residents. An article on home cisterns shows how water has often been treasured and protected throughout much of history. Historical treasures, especially family heirlooms have always been treasured by those who possess such things. Even common household items like highchairs can have value when they are unique and historically significant. Lastly, some of nature’s winged treasures— hummingbird moths, are examined.
Inside Home Aquifers......................................................2
Volunteer News Contents
High Chair.............................................................3
Volunteer Information..........................................7
What’s Happenin’.............................................. 4-5
Volunteer Calendar........................................... 8-9
It’s a Bird! It’s a Bee! No, It’s a Moth? ...............6 Spring Valley General Information....................10
Schaumburg Park District
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