CRA is pleased to bring back the annual seedling giveaway for 2024! To show our gratitude, we’re offering free seedlings to all current CRA contributors.

Ordering Process: This year, we are offering three different seedling packs. Each pack comes with ten seedlings. We will take orders on CRA’s online store from April 1 to April 26 or while supplies last. The limit is two packs per customer.

Not a donor yet? Donate prior to April 26 to receive the code. If you have donated and have not received the access code via email by April 1, please contact info@rivercare.org.

Available Seedling Packages

Wetland Tree Pack

  • (3) Black Elderberry
  • (3) Button Bush
  • (2) River Birch
  • (2) Nannyberry.

Wildlife Tree Pack

  • (3) Swamp White Oak
  • (3) Arrowwood
  • (2) Black Cherry
  • (2) Ninebark

Evergreen Tree Pack

  • (4) White Pine
  • (4) Norway Spruce
  • (2) Balsam Fir.

Seedling Pickup Process:
The seedling giveaway pickup will be held on Friday, May 10th, from 10 am – 4 pm. Be sure to sign up for your timeframe at checkout. All orders must be picked up on the day of.

Pickup Location:
Location: DeYoung Natural Area Barn
9509 E Cherry Bend Rd, Traverse City, 49684
(see map)

Thank you to our partners:
CRA’s annual seedling giveaway is proudly sponsored by ITC. We can’t thank ITC enough for this opportunity to give back to our loyal supporters.

“Since the inception of Wild Roots, ITC has been proud to be a lead sponsor, supporting CRA and its program goals. ITC is committed to innovative, strong community partners like the CRA that dig in and do the work supporting environmental sustainability.” – Nora Balgoyen, ITC Sr. Area Manager for Local Government & Community Affairs & CRA Board Member

Thank you to the Leelanau Conservancy for letting us use the—we greatly appreciate the support!

With Great Gratitude,
-Team CRA