Tree, Plant and Trout Sales
Annual tree, shrub, plant, and trout sales take place throughout the state of Vermont each spring. These events have a long tradition and are an excellent resource for native species planting, supporting local economies, and district fundraisers. We recommend reaching out to Conservation Districts directly with questions on specific events.
Franklin County NRCD
In the last several years, we substantially expanded the diversity of species offered in our tree sale, with the goal of providing species to fit a greater variety of site conditions, production goals, and ecological services. In 2026, we continue to expand our offerings with the addition of three new deciduous hardwoods: American Bass, Allegheny Serviceberry, and Sycamore. New varieties of strawberry, currant, peach, grape, cherry, and apple round out our extensive edible and medicinal offerings, along with two new shrubs, Ninebark and Arrowwood Viburnum. We continue to offer many popular species from previous years, including Vermont native and naturalized species. We source our trees from Vermont and neighboring states, when possible, to ensure that the plants we offer are adapted to and will thrive in the climate and soils of our state. In addition to trees and shrubs, we also offer seed mixes and trout.
- To place an order and view available stock, please visit the website.
- All orders must be placed by April 13.
- Pickups available in Swanton, Montgomery, and North Hero.
- Swanton: Hudak Farm, 599 St. Albans Road, Swanton, Pickup: Saturday, May 2nd, 9am – 3pm.
- Montgomery: Public Safety Building, 86 Mountain Road / Route 242, Montgomery, Pickup: Saturday, May 2nd, 10am – 1pm.
- North Hero: Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation, 3501 US Route 2, North Hero, Pickup: Saturday, May 2nd, 10am – 2pm.
- For questions, contact Lauren Weston, District Manager, info@franklincountynrcd.org or 802-582-3133.
- We also offer a Trout Sale. Order here. Pre-ordering will close on Monday, April 20th, 2026. Pickup will take place at 1pm on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, at the Park & Ride at 48 Fairfax Road, St. Albans, VT.
Orleans County NRCD, Caledonia County NRCD, & Essex County NRCD
The 2026 Plant Sale is a collaborative NEK Tri-District effort presented by the Orleans, Caledonia, and Essex County Natural Resources Conservation Districts. This years event’s theme is “Investing in Nature, Harvesting for Generations: Celebrating Multifunctional Productive Buffers and the Working Landscape.” The inventory focuses on species for multifunctional riparian buffers, with new offerings including:
Plants: Mushroom log growing kits, apricot trees, black and blue cohosh, wild ginger, serviceberry, chokecherry, goldenseal & Solomon’s seal.
Bundles & Starts: A Multifunctional Productive Buffer Bundle, limited FREE willow stakes for erosion stabilization, and plant starts grown by NCCC FFA students (calendula, bee balm).
- Online Store: The store opens at the end of January.
- All orders must be placed by April 6.
- Plant Sale Pick up Day is Saturday May 2nd 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Orleans County Fairgrounds in Barton. Including our conservation fair!
- Conservation Fair: Highlights include farmer conservation stories, a mushroom bolt workshop, local ag products, free heavy metal and pH soil testing, and a hands-on watershed table for kids. The site layout has been redesigned to streamline plant pick-ups and activities.
- For questions, contact Sarah Damsell, District Manager at sarah.damsell@orleanscountynrcd.org.
- We also offer a trout sale.
Poultney Mettowee NRCD
The goal of this sale is to make native plants and fruit producing plants more available within the community. There are many benefits to using locally grown, native plants in your landscape. Native plants are more likely to thrive in our regional climate and they provide critical resources for wildlife. Consider these plants for backyard birds and pollinators, stabilizing stream banks and shorelines, or for use in rain gardens. We source our trees from Vermont (many are from our own nursery!) and neighboring states, when possible, to ensure that the plants we offer are adapted to and will thrive in the local climate and soils. All funds generated by this fundraiser are used to support District and Nursery educational and technical programming.
- To place an order and view available stock, click here.
- All orders must be placed by April 15.
- Pick up at Champlain Valley Nursery, 685 York St., Poultney on May 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- For questions, contact Sadie Brown sadie@pmnrcd.org, (802) 287-6606.
Rutland County NRCD
- Ordering to open in January 2026
- Contact Katie Stiles, District Manager, or Andie Vellenga, Conservation Planner and Project Specialist, for more information at info@rnrcd.org.
- Mail orders must be placed by February 28th, and online orders by April 26
- Pickup at Rutland Highway Garage, 339 Northwood Park Rd, Rutland Town on Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Windham County NRCD
Join the Windham County NRCD for our annual plant sale this year at Green Mountain Orchards! We offer plants for their landscape value, conservation value, revegetation value, and food value, for ourselves, bird species and other wildlife. The best way to maximize your planting success is to match the right plant with the correct soil and light conditions. If you have any questions concerning type of soil, water needs or care for the listed species contact the Conservation District.
- To place an order and view available stock, please visit our website.
- All mail orders must be placed February 28. Online orders must be placed by April 21. Plant supplies are limited, and we will fill orders in the order they arrive.
- Pickup at Green Mountain Orchards in Putney on Saturday, May 2 between 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Shipping is not offered.
- We also offer a trout sale. More information to be shared in January 2026.
- For questions, contact Cory Ross, District Manager, ross.wcnrcd@gmail.com.
Winooski NRCD
This year’s theme, Rooted in Vermont, represents our commitment to supporting local nurseries that grow locally adapted plants. We are proud to source from experienced Vermont growers including East Hill Tree Farm (Plainfield), Elmore Roots Nursery (Elmore), Intervale Conservation Nursery (Burlington), Verterra Nursery (Hinesburg), and Vermont Wetland Plant Supply (Orwell). Thanks to these partners, we are able to offer a diverse selection of hardwoods, softwoods, fruit trees, shrubs, and even ferns.
- Sales open, March 2, 2026. To place an order and view available stock, please visit our website.
- Order deadline is Thursday, April 30.
- Pickup in Berlin (617 Comstock Road) and Williston (170 Boyer Boyer Circle) on Saturday, May 9 from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
- You can elect to pick up your trees at either location when you place your order.
- Please contact Lucas Goldfluss, Conservation Specialist, Lucas@winooskinrcd.org, 802-497-5513 for more information.
Questions on how to plant and care for your trees, shrubs, or plants?
Check out this quick guide! Contact your local Conservation District for specific questions.