Think Spring: Fruit Trees For Sale Now Until April 6

ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI — As part of the Green Macomb initiative, the Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development is working with the Sanilac/St. Clair Conservation District to bring a new Spring Tree, Shrub, and Plant Sale to Macomb County residents.

The public has the opportunity to purchase young bare-root trees, fruit trees, flowering shrubs, native pollinator wildflower seeds, fruits and vegetables at very low prices. To place an order, download the order form at Green.MacombGov.org and mail the completed form with payment to the St. Clair Conservation District office by Thursday, April 6.

Orders will be available for pickup at Freedom Hill County Park during Macomb County's Arbor Day Celebration from 10AM to 4PM Friday, April 28 or Saturday, April 29 from 9AM to 1PM. Orders will be filled on a first-come first-served basis as supplies are limited. Remaining unsold stock will also be available for purchase on-site. Michigan State University Extension and Sanilac/St. Clair Conservation District representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide planting guidance and tree care advice.

Visit Green.MacombGov.org for more details about the sale, and forthcoming information about Macomb County's Arbor Day Celebration at Freedom Hill County Park on April 28.

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