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October is one of our favorite times of year at th

October is one of our favorite times of year at the Nursery! Fall has arrived and we are in full swing with tree tagging appointments, digging, shipping, and planting. Much like Spring, Fall is its own special kind of chaos; our heads are on a swivel and there are so many moving parts, but we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Read more about what’s going on at the nursery in our recent blog post: https://springgrovenursery.com/october-field-notes/

Oaktober Spotlight: Who’s Planting 🌳 Oaks (an

Oaktober Spotlight: Who’s Planting 🌳 Oaks (and Why It Matters)

One of the most interesting things we see during Oaktober is the wide range of people planting Oaks, and we love it!

🌳 Municipalities & Public Spaces:
Most of our oak sales go to municipalities, where we work closely with foresters and public works teams to assess tree canopy health and diversify species lists. Oaks are always part of the conversation because of their strength, longevity, and ecological value.

🏡 Homeowners & Ecological Landscapes:
Homeowners who plant Oaks are often tuned into their environmental impact, choosing them to support pollinators, birds, and wildlife. While some worry about acorn drop, there are cultivars like Urban Pinnacle bred for smaller acorns. And for those who embrace them, acorns 🌰 are a vital food source for local wildlife!

🌱 Landowners & Long-Term Projects:
We’re also seeing more landowners planting Oaks for reforestation and agroforestry projects. Practices like silvopasture use Oaks for both shade and soil health. Livestock like sheep and pigs forage for acorns, while the fallen leaves enrich the soil as organic matter.

Oaks always make our shortlist for their unmatched ecological and environmental benefits.

We’re excited to share that Spring Grove Nursery

We’re excited to share that Spring Grove Nursery and @itreeschicago will be co-hosting the fall meeting of 100+ Women Who Care of Grundy County right here at the nursery! 🌿

📅 Tuesday, October 14
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 106 E. Spring Rd. Mazon

This amazing giving circle brings together women from across our community to make a big impact without a big time commitment.

Here’s how it works:
💛 Each woman (or team) contributes $100 per gathering.
💛 Each $100 gets one nomination for a local charity.
💛 Three nominations are randomly chosen to give a 2-minute pitch.
💛 Members vote and all collected funds go to the winning charity!

We’ve loved attending past gatherings and are honored to host this fall’s event. If you’d like to join or learn more, please contact Devan Gagliardo at 📞 815-941-0852 or 📧 devan@cfgrundycounty.com.

Let’s come together to support the organizations that make Grundy County stronger!

We had a blast earlier this week at @dollingerfami

We had a blast earlier this week at @dollingerfamilyfarm with Fern’s preschool class! 🍁🍂🎃👻🚜🌾🐄👩‍🌾 She learned about their farm animals, pumpkins, and woodland friends, took a ~haunted~ train ride, and got to pick out her own pumpkin to take home! We highly recommend a Fall trip to Dollinger’s - they’re a great family farm and business to support in the Chicagoland area! Thank you for hosting a fun morning with the kiddos! Afterwards, we grabbed some sushi for lunch - Fern’s favorite food at the moment! 🍣

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