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We will now be hosting the Native Plant Expo & Marketplace at the Chelsea Community Fairgrounds: 20501 Old US-12 Hwy. Chelsea, MI 48118 While we had planned for the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, where we've hosted the event in 2021 and 2019, there were booking issues.  We're looking forward to hosting the event in another part of Washtenaw, and hope you all can join. The Spring Native Plant sale pre-orders will be available for pick-up during the Native Plant Expo & Marketplace, and the event will also host many nurseries and organizations with more to share and purchase.  If you...

Hey loyal WCCD Spring Sale customers, We've seen early sales double this year, and we're doing our best to meet demand. We were able to request more tree stock for some species, but most are already sold out from our suppliers. We've added the following inventory for these species: 150 Ninebark  200 Northern Pecan 150 Swamp Loosestrife 100 Redbud So, if you saw them sold out, we have some more before they sell out again! Otherwise, if it shows as sold out, consider that the final for our Spring Sale. Thanks for supporting Conservation in Washtenaw and beyond!

Bitternut Hickory, Carya cordiformis, is a large deciduous tree, closely related to the pecan but without edible nuts. Bitternut hickory seeds are eaten by rabbits, and both its seeds and bark are eaten by other wildlife. We originally advertised these as 18-24" for $8 each, but the nursery had to downgrade their size, so they will be 12-18" and $6 each. Bulk pricing is also adjusted. If you already purchased Bitternut Hickory, a refund has been submitted to notify you of the change in size and price. 

For all your trees, shrubs, fruit trees, berries, planting aids and more, shop the Spring Tree & Shrub sale. There are many returning favorites including many conifers, serviceberry, paw paw and pussy willow. Additionally, there are some new offerings: sycamore, pin oak & red oak, northern pecan among others.  Looking for Native Plants for rain gardens or pollinator gardens? Shop the Spring Native Plant sale! We have over 90 species available, and garden kits for nearly any site conditions.  Both sales end online on March 18th, or sooner as availability runs out. So plan ahead and order soon!

Hey Washtenaw County residents! It's Giving Tuesday! If you are feeling extra generous this week of Thanksgiving, you can support your local Conservation District through monetary donations. Your kindness allows us to assist Washtenaw County's conservation needs by providing programs, services, and expand our distributions of native plants, tree seedlings, rain barrels, and composters! If you wish make a tax-deductible donation, please follow this link and thank you from all of the board & staff at WCCD! Your giving helps the WCCD to give back to our community through conservation.