QUINCY, Ill. – The West Central Illinois Master Naturalist program is excited to announce its first Illinois Native Tree and Shrub Sale, providing residents with local access to 15 species of trees and shrubs that naturally grow in Illinois.
The sale will run by online preorder only from September 8 through September 26, with pickup scheduled for Saturday, October 4 at John Wood Community College in Quincy.
All plants will be available in 3-gallon containers at affordable prices: $30 for trees and $25 for shrubs.
“This new sale is designed to make it easier for local residents to plant native species in their yards and landscapes,” said Amy Lefringhouse, natural resource educator for Illinois Extension. “Native trees and shrubs support pollinators, provide essential food and shelter for wildlife, and contribute to healthier ecosystems.”
The 15 species offered include a mix of flowering, fruiting, and shade-providing options, selected to thrive in west-central Illinois landscapes. By choosing native plants, homeowners can help strengthen biodiversity, conserve water, and reduce the need for chemical inputs in their yards.
Proceeds from the sale will support local conservation and environmental education programs.
How to Order:
Online preorders will be accepted from September 8–26. A full plant list and ordering details is available at go.illinois.edu/nativetreesale.
Pickup Information:
Orders will be available for pickup on Saturday, October 4 from 12-4pm at John Wood Community College, Quincy, IL.
For more information about the sale, species list, and preorder details, please visit go.illinois.edu/nativetreesale or contact Amy Lefringhouse at 217-223-8380.
SOURCE: Amy Lefringhouse, natural resources, environment, and energy educator, Illinois Extension
About the West-Central Illinois Master Naturalist Program
The West-Central Illinois Master Naturalist program, offered through University of Illinois Extension, engages local volunteers in conservation, stewardship, and environmental education. The program works across Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike, and Schuyler counties to connect communities with Illinois’ natural resources and landscapes.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.