Any readers out there in Pennsylvania — take a look at your local county conservation district. Find yours by going to the Pennsylvania Conservation District Directory and jumping over to your county district’s website, or one of a neighboring county. Look for a link to the seedling or tree seedling sales they hold now for Spring plantings.
Some of the varieties that may be available include: American Arborvitae, Eastern White Pine, Black Walnut, Red Maple, White Oak, American Cranberry and Serviceberry. Birdhouse kits and Wildflower mixes are also available by some districts.
You might want to act fast though, a few conservation districts in our region are no longer accepting orders. Clinton County will take orders until April 1, Union County until April 7, and Synder County until March 31, 2008, to name a few that are still accepting orders.
The seedlings are inexpensive and the monies go toward supporting the Conservation Districts. Do something a little green today. Purchase a few seedlings and support an organization that helps to educate our children about conservation of our natural heritage.