Local SWCD offers tree seedlings, fish

Van Wert SWCD news

The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District has begun taking orders for tree seedlings.  The seedlings are available in packets of 10 at a minimal cost.  Orders will be accepted until March 15.

The following seedling species are available in packets of ten:  American Arborvitae, Austrian Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern Red Cedar, Eastern White Pine, Norway Spruce, American Cranberry, Arrowwood, Black Chokeberry, Black Walnut, Pin Oak, Red Bud, Red Maple, Sawtooth Oak, and White Flowering Dogwood.

Special assorted packets that are available are:

• Homeowner Packet, which consists of two of the following: Colorado Blue Spruce, Black Chokeberry, Red Maple, Red Bud and Pin Oak.
• Three seed packets are available. They include: Wildflower Seed, Hummingbird Seed, and Bird and Butterfly Seed. The 1-ounce Wildflower Seed contains 10-12 different annual and 10-12 different perennial species adapted for this area will cover 250 square feet. Half-ounce Hummingbird Seed contains 4-6 different annual and 4-6 different perennial varieties will cover 150 square feet. The 1-ounce Bird and Butterfly Seed contains 7-9 different annual and 7-9 different perennial varieties will cover 250 square feet.

This program is open to the public.  Order forms are available in the SWCD office, 1185 Professional Drive, Van Wert, OH or by calling 419.238.9591. Orders will be accepted until Friday, March 15.  The delivery date of the order is mid April.  Payment (cash or check) is required when placing the order.

The local SWCD office is also taking orders for fish fingerlings. The types of fish available include largemouth bass, blue gill, channel catfish, minnow, and white amur. The bass, blue gill, and channel catfish can be purchased in lots of 25, the minnow in quantities of 100 (with a 500 minimum order), and the white amur individually (with a minimum of 2 ordered).

Suggested stocking rates are available at the office.  Orders will be accepted through April 26.  The fish will be delivered to the SWCD parking lot on Wednesday, May 8, at 3 p.m. promptly.  Orders will be boxed for convenience. Order forms are available at the SWCD Office, 1185 Professional Drive in Van Wert, on the SWCD’s website at www.vanwertswcd.org or by calling the above telephone number.