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Free bareroot tree saplings giveaway on Saturday, May 20 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Grand Marais

May 19, 2023 10:05AM ● By Content Editor
Photo: U of M Extension

From Bethlehem Lutheran Church - May 19, 2023


Bethlehem Lutheran Church is pleased to announce that they will be handling the distribution of free bare-root saplings for all Cook County Residents this Saturday, May 20

The Arboretum at Winona State University 
and the Jonny Appleseed Project sponsor this program. It is funded by Carolyn Dry. 

We will set this up in the alley on the west side of the church (417 First Avenue West, across from the YMCA).

Distribution starts at 10:00 am and will go on until approximately 1:00 pm, or as soon as the saplings are all gone. There is a limit o25 per family.

Available species are:
Choke Cherry
Wild Plum
Red Osier Dogwood
Juneberry
Red Oak


Thank you for helping to grow Minnesota Forests and providing homes for birds and berries to enjoy.
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