Annual fall tree and native plant sale at the Washtenaw County Conservation District.
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While the early blooms of spring remind us to plant in cool, moist soil, fall is a great opportunity to jumpstart your native planting project. The soil and temperatures of September and October provide conditions for better root establishment before the spring weeds emerge. Jumpstart your spring garden by planting this fall!
For sale is a selection of 5 conifer species including pines, spruces and firs. In addition, we offer 24 species of native wildflowers in quart pots, 10 species of shrubs and trees in gallon pots and four native plant garden kits. New species in this year’s sale include White Yarrow (yarrow), blueberry (Gaylussacia baccata), Alternate-leaved Dogwood (Cornus sylvestris) and more!
Pre-orders will be available beginning Monday, August 5, 2024, through the online store: store.washtenawcd.org. Paper order forms are also available upon request at the WCCD office: 705 N. Zeeb Rd., #201, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. The paper pre-order form deadline is September 2, 2024, and the online store closes on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Pre-order pickup will take place on Friday, September 20ththfrom 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Washtenaw Farm Council site: 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103. Limited additional plants will be available for sale between 5 and 6 p.m., subject to availability.
To request a paper order form, to volunteer, or for more information about the fall sale, visit www.washtenawcd.org/fallsale.
The WCCD has been distributing trees, plants and tools for conservation since the 1950s. Over 7.1 million trees and shrubs have been planted thanks to WCCD distributions, contributing to conservation efforts such as reforestation, soil erosion mitigation and water quality improvement, habitat restoration and naturalization projects.
The mission of the WCCD is to assist residents in the conservation, management, and wise use of Washtenaw County’s natural resources. The WCCD is a local government entity governed by an elected five-member board and funded in part by Washtenaw County residents through a 2020-2026 Conservation District tax levy.
For more information about the fall tree and native plant sale and other programs, visit the WCCD website at www.washtenawcd.org.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Doug Reith, resource specialist, at [email protected] or call (734) 302-8713.
