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
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In this issue... In autumn, those of us who take time to get out and experience our beautiful Midwestern landscape are reminded of the harvest we reap from the land. Whether we take a walk in the woods, visit an apple orchard, bike ride on local trails, or volunteer to collect native wildflower seeds at local nature preserves, we can’t help but notice the bounty around us. This issue of the Natural Enquirer shines the spotlight on a couple of the ways we derive our sustenance from the land. Apples are certainly an icon of autumn, and few tastes can rival that of a tart and juicy red beauty plucked right from the tree. Honeybees are surely one of the most economically important insects on the planet, although few who reap their bounty fully understand the impact they have. Both apples and honeybees put the fruits of their labors on full display during autumn (one literally). Spring Valley too puts the fruits of the past year’s labors on display. Plan to visit one of our popular autumn special events, where apples and honey are only two of the items available for consideration on the menu.
Inside The Amazing, Irrepressible Apple.......................2 Let It Bee...............................................................3 What’s Happenin’.............................................. 4-5 Where in the World is Schaumburg? Pt. 3.........6
Spring Valley General Information....................10 Volunteer News Contents Volunteern Want Ads...........................................7 Volunteer Calendar........................................... 8-9
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