Native Plant Sales from area conservation districts

This Saturday & Sunday (May 21 & 22), the Grand Traverse Conservation District will hold their annual Native Plant Sale at the Boardman River Nature Center. Hours are 8 AM – 3 PM on Saturday and from 10 AM – 3 PM on Sunday.

It’s a chance to restore native plants and enhance the beauty of your backyard. Over 40 species of beautiful native flowers, ferns and grasses will be available including rescued, endangered and threatened species including Trumpet Vine, Ostrich Fern, Butterfly Weed, rescued Trillium, Jack-in-the-Pulpit and more!. Experts will be on hand to help and all ages are welcome. Quantities are limited, so come early for best selection.

The Leelanau Conservation District is holding a native plant sale as well. You can get the order form (pdf) right here and the order deadline is June 17, 2011!

Photo credit: Red Trillium by Ken Scott