In the Spring of 2019, our nursery was restocked with 100 new tree seedlings. Each seedling is about 18 inches in height. The seedlings were potted in the nursery and will continue to grow until a resident or group in the watershed is ready to plant. The seedings were obtained from the Dauphin County Conservation District (DCCD) and are native to the area. They include white oak, red maple, black cherry and winterberry. Recently, DCCD generously provided additional trees for the nursery. PCWEA also has trees of varying sizes, up to five feet in height, available from stocking in past years.
Potted trees can be planted anytime of the year as long as they are watered regularly. Trees that are in locations that cannot be watered regularly should be planted in the early Spring or Fall when they have the greatest chance to survive on their own.
To request a tree or trees for your project, please contact the PCWEA through this website.
The PCWEA nursery is located in Susquehanna Township and can provide small quantities of trees to groups or individuals wishing to plant trees in the Paxton Creek Watershed.
Thanks to Gary, who ordered, picked up, and transported the seedlings. And another thanks to all of the volunteers who helped pot them.