Union County Launches 2026 Tree Seedling Sale; Orders Due April 1

The Union County Conservation District (UCCD) will hold its annual 2026 tree seedling sale, with orders and payment required by April 1, 2026. Residents who place paid orders may pick up seedlings on April 15 or April 16 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Union County Government Center. A Tree Sale Flyer and Tree Order Form are available on the county website.

The sale represents a routine but important function of the UCCD, which organizes seedling distribution as part of local land stewardship and conservation outreach. For homeowners, farmers, and community organizations, the timing aligns with spring planting windows and provides an accessible means to expand tree cover on private and public land. Increased tree planting can support neighborhood-level goals such as shade, erosion control, and stormwater runoff reduction, which intersect with county infrastructure and environmental planning priorities.

Logistics and deadlines matter for residents and county managers alike. Requiring orders with payment by April 1 helps the district plan inventory and distribution, while the centralized pickup at the government center concentrates staffing and reduces distribution costs. For volunteer groups and local civic organizations, the scheduled pickup dates create a predictable timetable for coordinating planting events and community projects.

Beyond immediate environmental benefits, participation in the seedling sale is a form of civic engagement that signals public interest in conservation priorities. When residents engage with programs run by the conservation district, elected officials and county administrators receive concrete data about demand for environmental initiatives. That feedback can influence budget decisions, grant applications, and program design in future budget cycles and planning sessions.

The UCCD sale also provides an entry point for broader conversations about county policy on green infrastructure, stormwater management, and public land stewardship. Residents interested in using the seedlings for larger-scale plantings should coordinate with municipal or township officials as appropriate to ensure plantings align with local codes and long-term maintenance plans.

To participate, Union County residents should obtain and complete the Tree Order Form available on the county website and submit payment by the April 1 deadline. Pickup will be at the Union County Government Center on April 15 and April 16 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The annual sale is a predictable, practical way for residents to invest in local tree canopy and make their voices felt on conservation priorities at the county level.