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Spring 2012 Tree Sale
The Eaton Conservation District is currently running their spring tree and shrub program. This event offers evergreen, hardwood, fruit trees, and shrub seedlings for sale at reduced costs.
The trees and shrubs are suited to a wide variety of soil conditions and uses, such as erosion control, wildlife habitat, windbreaks and reforestation. Several varieties are available including pines, spruces, maples, oaks, walnut, dogwood, lilac, and more. Bird and Wildlife, bird and butterfly, native hardwood and native nut and wetland packets are also available. Funds received from tree sales support local conservation programs.
For more information on this program and species available check out www.eatoncounty.org and click "departments" then "Eaton Conservation District" or call Andrea Stay at the District office 517-543-5848 x 5. Orders will be accepted until March 30th.
Extra fruit trees, conifers, trees, shrubs, and books will be available the day of pick-up for purchase. These are available on a first come, first serve basis.
The 2012 Sale will be April 20th at Jansons Equipment - 799 Island Hwy, Charlotte, MI 48813
Tree/Shrub Fact Sheets (with pictures!)
Blue spruce Norway spruce Red pine White pine White spruce Douglas fir Black cherry Black walnut Hybrid poplar Red oak
Red maple Sugar maple White birch White oak Common Lilac Flowering Dogwood Highbush cranberry Ninebark Silky dogwood
Red-osier dogwood Sargent Crabapple Nanking Cherry
Please take a moment to fill out the Tree Sale Survey Form and mail in your responses. Thank you
Resources:
Tree Planting Tips
Michigan Conservation District Trees website
Trees Owners Manual - Forest Service
2012 Native Plant Sale!
The Eaton Conservation District will hold our Sixth Annual Native Plant Sale in June 2012. We will be accepting pre-orders. There will be limited quantities of extras available the day of the sale.
June 7th from 3-7pm at Dimondale Farmers Market
136 N. Bridge St, Dimondale, MI.
Landscaping with Native Plants
Why use native plants, wildflowers, grasses, trees & shrubs in your landscaping? Because they are adapted to Michigan's soils and climate, and they provide food and habitat for our native animals. In addition, you cultivate a greater appreciation of Michigan's natural heritage.
Using native plants encourages a broad array of plants in the landscape, and since these plants are well-adapted to our local growing conditions, they require little or no special treatment after establishment. That means you save, time, money, water and sweat, so you can sit back and enjoy your landscape.
Books and Materials
Year-round the Eaton Conservation District has books and Conservation Materials for sale. Contact the office for prices and availability.
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Tree Tubes
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Marking Flags
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Tree Spuds
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Slow Release Fertilizer Tablets
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Soil CD's
Eaton Conservation District
551 Courthouse Drive, Suite 3
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 543-5848 X 5
Fax (517) 543-5962