Event No. 2: Spring Valley Country Fair
The fun continued at Schaumburg Park
District's second annual Spring Valley Country
Fair, sponsored by Davey.
Schaumburg Park District's 100 volunteers
transformed the venue to portray a historic,
farm-like charm, which transported community
members back to the late 19th century.
More than 200 community members
embraced the smells, sounds and tastes of
traditional country fairs, from livestock to
bluegrass music. Attendees participated in
carnival games, a "medicine man" show,
livestock ribbon ceremonies and 19th century
Above: Nick Broughton set-up his
tree expert table in 19th century
spirit for the historic-themed
Spring Valley Country Fair.
Two Events, One Great Location
Left: Davey raffled off a thornless cockspur
hawthorn tree at the Schaumburg Park
District's Backyards for Nature Fair and
Native Plant Sale event.
Event No. 1: Nature Fair and Native
Plant Sale
Native plants are an important contribution
to any landscape design; they help conserve
resources for a greener environment. To
support the planting of more native plants
throughout the Schaumburg Park District,
Davey sponsored its 20th annual Backyards
for Nature Fair and Native Plant Sale.
More than 250 Schaumburg residents set out
to spruce up their landscapes at the Native Plant
Sale, where they purchased climate-friendly
plants to brighten up their own backyards.
This family-fun event provided activities for
the whole family, including birdhouse building
lessons, a scavenger hunt and puppet show for
kids, as well as tree and garden advice for adults.
Nick Broughton, sales arborist at the
Northwest Chicago R/C office, represented
Davey as the "Tree Expert" at the event
by answering all tree-related questions and
distributing plant health care tips and Davey
merchandise to attendees.
While a wide selection of unique native
plants were on sale, Davey raffled off a
thornless cockspur hawthorn tree and free
installation. Overall, Broughton says the event
was a lot of fun and many residents signed up
for appointments with Davey as a result.
"It's been a great relationship with
Schaumburg Park and an excellent opportunity
for exposure," Broughton says.
farm machinery lessons.
"I felt like I was on a farm in the 1800s,"
Broughton says. "The volunteers were
committed to making a historic representation
of that time."
Broughton got into the 19th century spirit
by decorating his tree expert table with a burlap
table cloth, antique spray truck and black and
white tree photos—showing the difference
between Davey then and now.
"I'm really getting to know all the Schaumburg
volunteers at the events Davey sponsors."
Broughton says. "They are all very appreciative
of our sponsorship."
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