Dear Friends,
 ENJOY NATURE WITH YOUR FAMILY, AND HELP SONGBIRDS SURVIVE THE HARSH WINTER WEATHER!
So how do wild birds cope with the colder weather? Birds have a number of tricks that they use to deal with the cold. The most obvious feature is simple - they are feathered. Feathers have the ability to trap air pockets, which serve as an insulation during cold weather. Also, like humans, many birds shiver when they are cold which is a simple technique they use to generate short-term warmth. Birds will also roost together sleeping against each other creating extra body heat. Roosting numbers of American Robins have been known to grow as big as a quarter-million during the winter. Even with these tricks, wild birds struggle to survive the cold weather and there are many ways people can help.
The ways we can help the wild birds in winter include: having unfrozen water available in a heated birdbath, providing roosting spots, and supplying them with food they need during colder months. Stop by Hillermann's and we will be happy to show you seed and feeders to help our fine feathered friends! Enjoy their antics.
Sandi
P. S. Thank you to all who attended our Customer Appreciation Holiday Party last Thursday! Here are some pictures we wanted to share with you.
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 Hillermann's
Holiday Open House
Friday - Sunday,
November 27, 28 & 29
Take in the magic of the Holidays
as you browse our captivating
Christmas displays. Find the perfect decorations for your home and gifts for your family and friends. Enjoy cookies, coffee, and free gift-wrapping for gift purchases.
Small Business Saturday is November 28, 2015! A day to support small businesses - Shop Small!
Open Friday and Saturday from 8am to 5pm,
and Sunday from 10am to 3pm.
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Make-N-Take Workshops
Saturday, November 21
 
Concrete Leaf at 10:00 am
Create two Concrete Leaves for accents in your flowerbeds. ($25.00 supply fee).
Kokedama String Garden at 12:00 pm
Create a cool, trendy string garden to hang in your home. ($20.00 supply fee).
Call 636-239-6729 to sign up.
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December First Saturday Kids
Saturday, December 5
from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Bring the kids anytime between 11:00 am
to 2:00 pm to enjoy a FREE activity - Make a Christmas ornament!
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Santa & Reindeer at Hillermann's
Saturday, December 5
from 11:00 am to 1:00
Santa and reindeer are coming to Hillermann's! Children are invited to experience the thrill of visiting with Santa and telling him their Christmas wishes and see live reindeer up close! Picture prints by YHTI Internet. Children can enjoy holiday crafts. Donations to Loving Hearts Outreach and Grace's Place requested.
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 Santa at Hillermann's Saturday, December 12 from 11:00 to 1:00
Santa is coming to Hillermann's! Children are invited to experience the thrill of visiting with Santa and telling him their Christmas wishes. You can even bring your pets to see Santa. Picture prints by YHTI Internet. Children can enjoy holiday crafts. Donations to Loving Hearts Outreach and Grace's Place requested.
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 Attract Birds in Winter
As winter rolls in there are several ways you can prepare your yard to be an amazing stopping point for birds, of all types.
FEEDERS - During winter, birds need high calorie food intake to keep their little bodies warm. Now is a great time to clean & sanitize your existing feeders, and grab some new ones. The more feeders, the more birds!
SHELTER - Birds will seek refuge from the winter wind wherever possible! House them! Keep them safe from the winter chill.
WATER - Birds need flowing water throughout the winter months to continue upkeep on their feathers for insulation. Help them through winter with a heated birdbath.
Our wildlife section has everything necessary to create, and maintain an appealing environment for birds throughout the cold winter months.
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SAVE On Decorations For Thanksgiving!
Fall Decor Items
40% OFF!
Good while supplies last. Fresh flowers and arrangements excluded. Not good with any other sale, coupon or discount or on previous purchases.
Save on Thanksgiving decorations for this year or stock up for next year!
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 KID'S CORNER - 15 MINUTES WITH BIRDS
I recently read an article that when children spend 15 minutes once a week with birds, it can enhance both their interest in their local habitat and their ability to think scientifically (making observations and predictions, questioning, reaching conclusions, revising their prediction based on evidence, and sharing results).
Here are four ways for children to spend 15 minutes with birds:
1. BIRD WATCHING: bird watching is a great way for beginning birders to start becoming aware of birds. Birds are a great way to connect with the environment because they can literally be found anywhere, all year round. To watch birds, just gather the basic gear-a notebook, field guide, binoculars, if you have them-and go outside. The venue could be a backyard, school campus, our riverfront trail, a park in the community, anywhere outdoors. Have your kids watch birds a few times each month so they can observe and record the seasonal changes they notice.
2. FOLLOW A BIRD: after observing birds informally, begin to choose a favorite or two. Then invite them to follow a particular bird and observe its behaviors. Observe closely; what does it look like; how does it sing? What does it do? Does it interact with other birds? Sketch and describe the bird. This is a great hands-on experience.
3. LISTEN TO BIRD SONGS: on an unexpected rainy day, listening to bird songs is a great way to keep connecting with birds. As you listen to the songs and calls, imagine what messages the bird is conveying to other members of its species.
4. FEED BIRDS: simply install a few bird feeders and watch the birds show up, especially during the winter! It's easy to make feeders from recycled materials. Small feeders will give children the experience of filling, cleaning and watching what birds come to "their" feeder. Start today...
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 Fresh Cut Christmas Trees Available This Monday!
Fresh cut Fraser Fir Christmas trees will be here this Monday! Plan a day to come and adopt your Christmas tree.
Adopt a fresh cut Fraser fir tree and receive a $20.00 Gift Card good towards a nursery tree purchase next spring! Come in and ask us for details.
Don't fear the rain or snow! Come choose your real tree and greens under the roof of our open bay greenhouse.
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Feed Your Lawn for Winter!
Turf grass, although dormant, photosynthesizes throughout the winter. All of this energy is pushed into the root system. This promotes a dark green, dense lawn in the spring with a well established root system.
Winterizer fertilizer, applied in November, will give the grass roots the type of food they need to become strong and healthy through the winter months. This will help your lawn come out green and healthy in spring.
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Lawn Mower Pre-Season Special
Thinking about getting a new mower for
next year's spring and summer seasons?
Hurry, offer ends December 18, 2015!
Call Casey today at 636-239-6729!
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Visit the Pot Shop in the Garden Center at Hillermann Nursery & Florist. Watch the artists at work creating one of a kind hand made pottery and browse our finished pieces! See pottery in all the different stages of creating, firing and glazing! There is always something new to see just created by the Pot Shop staff. Pick up handmade pottery for a unique gift or add some beautiful pieces to the décor in your home.
Several types of Christmas gift ideas are available at the Pot Shop. From creative pottery to add to home decor, to useful handmade kitchenware, handmade pottery can be a great choice. Pot Shop gift cards can also be used for finished items, classes or membership. Come by and ask the staff for more information.
Pottery Classes: Learn to make your own pottery items! We can work with your schedule. Call us to learn more!
Pot Parties: Enjoy a Pot Party with a group where each of you can make your own pottery item! Gather friends, family, scouts, a home schooled group, or any group for a fun activity! Pot Parties are just $25.00 per person and can host 3 - 12 people.
For more information,
call Carol at (636)221-5593 or Noreen at (636)584-3169
or send us an email to potshopathillermann@gmail.com.
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The Magic and Beauty of
Christmas at Hillermann's!
  We have so many beautiful items and displays -
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Franklin County Humane Society
1222 West Main Street, Union, MO 63084 Phone: 636-583-4300 ~ Website
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