(Chelsea Update would like to thank Megan DeLeeuw for the information in this story.)
Trees and shrubs for such conservation uses as: windbreaks, screens, wildlife habitat, soil erosion and reforestation; as well as prairie grass, wildflower and day lily plants for naturalizing yards and landscapes can still be ordered through the Washtenaw County Conservation District spring conservation plants sale.
Orders for tree and shrub seedlings will be accepted through March 23 while supplies last.
Distribution of tree seedlings and other conservation materials will take place on April 27 and 28 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, between Ann Arbor and Saline.
Orders for prairie grass and wildflower plants, and day lilies will be accepted through April 27. Distribution of native plants is scheduled for May 18 at the Conservation District office.
Trees and shrubs purchased through the Conservation District are not intended for commercial uses, such as nursery stock. Public Act 89 of 1929 prohibits planting stock purchased from conservation districts from being resold with the roots attached. Purchases through this program support conservation work by the Conservation District in Washtenaw County.
To obtain an order form for the Spring Tree and Native Plants Sale, call or visit the Conservation District office, 7203 Jackson Road, call (734) 718-5506. Order forms and information about the sale are also available on the Conservation District web site at: www.washtenawcd.org.
