(Atlantic) Cass County Conservation was awarded a Trees for Communities Grant and they will have free tree seedlings available for Cass County Residents.
Limited quantities of the following Tree Species are available: Black Cherry, Black Oak, Black Walnut, Bur Oak, Red Oak, Swamp White Oak, Shagbark Hickory, and Highbush Cranberry.
You must call the Cass County Conservation office to sign up with your preferred tree species, Name, Phone number and zip code where trees will be planted. Limit 2 trees per address. All trees must be picked up during designated times at the offices at Cold Springs Park in Lewis unless prior arrangements are made.
Designated pick up times will be: Thursday May 21st 8 AM to 6 PM or Friday May 22nd 8AM to 7PM. Be prepared to have your residency checked at pick up.
Cass County Conservation will also have extra native plants leftover from their native plant sale. Species include New England Aster, Hairy Mountain Mint, Culvers root, Purple Prairie Clover and Prairie Smoke. Call to reserve yours 712-769-2372. Designated pick up times are the same.
Prices and form can be found here: https://www.atlanticiowa.com/county/download/17558/
