Beautiful trees and shrubs available for purchase at the first annual fall fundraiser for the Penn State Master Watershed Steward Program!

Master Watershed Steward Native Tree and  Shrub Sale is the first annual fall fundraiser for the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program.

Currently there are 13 MWS programs that cover 20 counties. Master Watershed Stewards plant trees to intercept and infiltrate stormwater, stabilize soils, and filter pollutants.

Whether you're seeking trees for privacy, foliage, shade, attracting pollinators or just want something beautiful to look at, we have a variety of trees and shrubs that will meet your needs and make a nice addition to your property!

Sale/Order Dates: Aug. 11 through Aug. 31, 2020

Curbside Pickup Dates: Sep. 25 to Oct. 10, 2020

Pickup dates are tentative and vary by location. Will be confirmed at a later date.

Select from 36 varieties of trees and shrubs!

Visit the Master Watershed Steward Native Tree and Shrub Sale website for a complete listing with descriptions, as well as useful tools in choosing the right tree or shrub for your property!

Hurry! Sale ends August 31! Order now!

Tree Selection Details

-- Trees/shrubs will be in 2-gallon containers, Oaks and Pine trees will be 3-gallon containers available for curbside pickup at any of our eleven selected locations between late September - October.

-- We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pickup. Due to variations in planting, site conditions, and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pickup.

-- Remember to consider above and below ground utilities and mature growth size when choosing a tree for your property. Always call 811 before you dig.

-- Orders will be placed online for a one-day curbside pickup in the fall. Visit the Pickup Times and Locations tab for details!

-- Contact your local Master Watershed Steward Program with any questions.

Sign Up To Be A Master Watershed Steward

The Master Watershed Steward Program is active in a growing number of counties, including-- Allegheny, Armstrong, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Indiana, Lancaster, Lackawanna, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Westmoreland, Wyoming and York counties.

Contact them to find out more through your local Penn State Extension Office or learn more by visiting the Master Watershed Steward webpage.  Questions can be directed to Erin Frederick at 610-391-9840 or send email to: elf145@psu.edu.

(Reprinted from the Penn State Extension Watershed Winds newsletter.  Click Here to sign up for your own copy.)

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[Posted: August 18, 2020]

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