Crawford-Roscommon Conservation District

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Come on out to the Michigan Fire Training Grounds tomorrow May 16th, 2026, from 9am to 2pm! 290 Ballenger Rd in Roscommon! The video shows what we have available for purchase! First come, first serve!

05/14/2026

Here is what is available for purchase on May 16, 2026, from 9am to 2pm! We will be located at The Michigan Fire Training Grounds, 290 Ballenger Rd in Roscommon! It is best to come early as these are first come, first served!

Balsam Fir
Blue Spruce Seedlings
Chinese Chestnut
Elvira Grapes
Granny Smith Apples
Heritage Red Raspberry
Hybrid Willow
Mt. Evereste Crabapple
Norway Spruce Seedlings
Pink Popcorn Blueberry
Red Elderberry
Red Gold Nectarine
Red Pine
Roundleaf Dogwood
Shagbark Hickory
Silver Maple
White Birch
White Cedar
White Oak
White Pine Seedlings
White Spruce Transplants
Zestar! Apple

See you Saturday!!

04/24/2026

Would you like to be apart of our annual Tree Sale on May 16th, 2026 from 9am to 2pm?

If you would, please contact Morgan at 231-433-9531 to let her know!

04/23/2026

We are looking for Volunteers for the week leading up to our Tree Sale.

We will be starting to package trees on May 11th thru May 14th from 9:00am until 2:30-3:00pm.

If you would like to volunteer, all you have to do is show up to the Michigan Fire Training Grounds, 290 Ballenger Rd in Roscommon

03/27/2026

Tree Sale Preview

White Cedar: evergreens that grow in a narrow, pyramid shape. They often have crooked or twisting trunks. Cedars can be identified by their scale-like needles, which are flat and fan-shaped. Cedars create small, reddish-brown cones that stay on the tree through winter.

Fun Fact: White Cedar is Latin for “tree of life”, due to the supposed medicinal properties of the sap, bark and twigs

Pre-Order Deadline is April 15, 2026

Order online at crawfordroscommoncd.weebly.com

Or print the order form off the website and mail it to the address at the top

​Promoting conservation, stewardship and sustainable use of the natural resources in Crawford and Roscommon Counties through landowner assistance and education.

03/25/2026

Tree Sale Preview

Mt. Evereste Crabapple: a highly regarded, disease-resistant ornamental tree known for its exceptional landscape value and low-maintenance nature. It produces fragrant white blossoms from red buds in spring and yields abundant, yellowish-orange to red fruit that persists into winter, attracting birds

Fun Fact: Because it is a reliable and prolific bloomer with excellent pollen compatibility, it is frequently planted in or near apple orchards to serve as an effective pollinator for other apple varieties

Pre-Order Deadline is April 15, 2026

Order online at crawfordroscommoncd.weebly.com

Or print the order form off the website and mail it to the address at the top

03/23/2026

Tree Sale Preview

Purple Chokeberry: a hardy, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. A natural hybrid of red and black) chokeberries, it typically grows 8–12 feet tall

Fun Fact: While too tart to eat raw, these berries are highly prized for their exceptional antioxidant content. They are commonly processed into jams, jellies, juices, wines, and syrups to temper their bitterness

Pre-Order Deadline is April 15, 2026

Order online at crawfordroscommoncd.weebly.com

Or print the order from off the website and mail it to the address at the top

03/20/2026

Tree Sale Preview

Shagbark Hickory: a native deciduous tree found across the eastern half of the United States. This species is characterized by its “shaggy” bark, which peels away from the trunk in curving plates. Despite its unusual looks, shagbarks are great eco-neighbors

Fun Fact: They are native to the eastern United States and are known for having a deep, resilient root system that helps with soil stabilization

Pre-Order Deadline is April 15, 2026

Order online at crawfordroscommoncd.weebly.com

Or print the order form off the website and mail it to the address at the top