Door County Land Trust is pleased to invite the community to a tree and plant giveaway to be held at the Epicenter Building (217 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay) Saturday, May 17.
PLANTS INCLUDED:
Trees: balsam fir, white pine, and white spruce
Pollinator-friendly perennials: New England aster, golden Alexander, common ironweed, and marsh blazing star.
DCLT sponsors the tree and plant giveaway in collaboration with Climate Change Coalition of Door County and their tree planting effort, the Big Plant, which includes tree planting events throughout the county.
Plants and trees will be given away beginning at 10am until supplies run out. Plants will not be available before 10am. The giveaway takes place in the parking lot of the Epicenter building, which houses the DCLT office, at 217 N. 4th Avenue in Sturgeon Bay.
Why Native Plants Matter
Door County is rich in biodiversity and natural beauty, but the native landscape has historically been altered by humans for uses such as orchards, pastureland, and development. The county’s wildlife is evolutionarily dependent on native plants for food and shelter. Planting native trees and perennials ensures Door County remains a place where native birds, pollinators, and other wildlife can thrive.
When land is developed, it is often replanted with non-native ornamental landscaping plants which are less adapted to the local environment, requiring more fertilizer, water, and maintenance than native plants. Non-native landscapes can sometimes include invasive species that can escape cultivation and compete for the same resources as native plants, without the ecological benefit to local wildlife.
Native plants are part of the region’s natural identity. By planting native plants, you help restore and preserve the ecological and natural heritage of Door County. Join in the efforts to maintain a healthy environment by taking home and planting free native plants!
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