Update:
3/7/2022, 1 pm: WE ARE SOLD OUT! No longer accepting orders.
3/6/2022, 12 noon: Due to a big surge in orders, we are pausing new orders while we double-check our inventory, which is almost sold out. If you want to place an order, please email us at sustainableblacksburgva@gmail.com with your desired order and we will contact you if we have sufficient supply left.
Sustainable Blacksburg is partnering with Plant SWVA Natives, SustainFloyd and Friends of Peak Creek to increase the accessibility of native trees and shrubs. Native plants in home landscapes are essential to help restore biodiversity in the environment and natural habitats encompass layers of plants, including trees and shrubs. Read more about the value of small trees and shrubs here.
On Saturday, March 19, we will be hosting a distribution of bare-root seedling packages featuring three small trees and/or six shrubs. The number of packages is limited and they must be pre-ordered by March 17 or until we are sold out. We are requesting a donation of $15 for each package to help recover the costs for Plant SWVA Natives.
Pickup sites will be available in Blacksburg, Pulaski and Floyd. Place your order by filling this form Plant SW Virginia Natives Fundraiser. Pickup details are on the order form and a reminder email will be sent closer to the pickup date.
Update: The form mentioned above is inactive as we have paused orders at this time (3/6/2022). If you want to place an order, please email us at sustainableblacksburgva@gmail.com with your desired order and we will contact you with the link to the order form if we have sufficient supply left.
Tree Package (one of each):
- Redbud / Cercis canadensis
- Black Gum / Nyssa sylvatica
- White Dogwood / Cornus florida
Shrub Package (two of each):
- Common Ninebark / Physocarpus opulifolius
- Southern Arrowwood / Viburnum dentatum
- American Hazelnut / Corylus americana
Note: There is a limit of one of each package per household.
Volunteers are needed to help package the trees and shrubs on Friday, March 18, 3:30 pm-6:00 pm and with the Blacksburg distribution on Saturday, March 19, from 9:30 am-noon. . Both of these activities will take place at Blacksburg’s Wong Park, 303 Wilson Ave. Signup to help at https://signup.com/go/fodsuHV.
Questions about the plant distribution or volunteer opportunity? Email us at sustainableblacksburgva@gmail.com