Tree seedling purchase deadline nears

The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District is taking orders for tree seedlings, which are available in packets of 10 at a minimal cost. Orders will be accepted until Friday, March 11.

The following seedling species are available: American Arborvitae, Austrian Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern Red Cedar, Eastern White Pine, Norway Spruce, American Cranberry, Arrowwood, Black Chokeberry, Black Walnut, Red Maple, Sawtooth Oak, Swamp White Oak, and Tulip Poplar.

Assorted packets available are:  Homeowner Packet which consists of two seedlings of each of the following:  Colorado Blue Spruce, Arrowwood, Red Maple, Tulip Poplar and American Arborvitae.  Wildlife Packet which consists of two seedlings of each of the following:  Red Cedar, Black Walnut, Sawtooth Oak, American Cranberry, and Black Chokeberry.

Three seed packets are available:

• Wildflower Seed, which contains 10-12 different annual and 10-12 different perennial varieties.
• Hummingbird Seed, which contains 4-6 different annual and 4-6 different perennial varieties.
• Bird and Butterfly Seed, which contains 7-9 different annual and 7-9 different perennial varieties.

This program is open to the public.  Order forms are available in the SWCD office at 1185 Professional Drive in Van Wert, on the agency’s website at www.vanwertswcd.org, or by calling 419.238.9591.