Bareroot Distribution is Back
Two packages on offer this year with six plants each package, two of each species. The BIRD PACKAGE has 2 buttonbush, 2 elderberry, and 2 flowering dogwood. The BUTTERFLY PACKAGE has 2 false indigobush, 2 spicebush, and 2 pawpaw. Three pickup locations, Floyd Farmer’s Market, Veteran Park in Radford, and Wong Park in Blacksburg. We also have deer tubes, both biodegradable and used, for sale. Reserve your plants today. Packages are limited. We still have a few Plant for Life signs left. You can order yours for pickup with your bareroots.
Opportunities
Free Riparian Forest Buffers! Application deadline January 31! Interested in having a riparian forest buffer installed on your Virginia property through the Virginia Department of Forestry's Riparian Forests for Landowner Program? Planting sites must be 300' from a creek. Funding is on a first come, first served basis, so apply today. More information & application here.
Floyd Native Plants is looking for people interested in a native plant slope stabilization opportunity. If you have an area that might benefit from stabilization and other methods have not worked it might be time to give native plants a try. More info here.
Education Spotlight
Winter Reading List The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust put this list together celebrating some interesting folks who deeply connect to the land. Something inspiring for everyone!
Events
Many great events are happening this Winter. Visit our website for details. Submit your upcoming event to plantswvanatives@gmail.com.
