Native Tree & Habitat Store
2026 Tree Sale Fundraiser
The online store will be open January 15 - April 13, 2026. ***All orders are pick-up only.
Have cash or check? Feel free to stop in the office during regular business hours and Barry CD staff will be happy to help you with your order!
Pick-up and in-person sales @ Historic Charlton Park Red Barn:
Friday, April 17, 12 pm - 6 pm & Saturday, April 18, 10 am - 3 pm
(***Note April 18th is Barry-Roubaix Race Day…please keep rider safety top of mind and plan around the route. Enjoy rural Barry County and take the long way to Historic Charlton Park!)
Barry Conservation District offers a variety of bare root native tree and shrub seedlings along with fruit trees that thrive in Michigan's climate.
Native Michigan species are particularly well-suited to our climate, typically require less water and maintenance than non-native species, are more resistant to local “pests”, and are better-suited for sustaining our diverse wildlife and pollinators.
We encourage landowners think about their property as an ecosystem they can transform into thriving habitat for local wildlife along with enhancing the natural beauty of Barry County.
Our selection includes species specifically chosen to meet conservation goals such as enhancing wildlife habitat, reducing erosion, and supporting pollinators.
Not sure what would work best for you? Feel free to give us a call and we can assist with selecting the best species to meet your conservation goals and create a thriving ecosystem in your yard.
Benefits of Native Trees and Plants
Increase Property Value: Create shaded areas and natural privacy screens that enhance your property’s aesthetic appeal.
Improve Wildlife Habitat: Native plants are uniquely suited to best support wildlife by providing food and shelter.
Enhance Local Food Webs: Trees like oaks, willows, cherries, birches, and maples support diverse insect communities, which in turn nourish birds and other wildlife.
Conserve Water: Plants with large canopies and extensive root systems reduce runoff, filter nutrients, and support clean water.
Support Pollinators: They provide food and habitat for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators which benefits crops and local food production.
Sequester Carbon: Plants store carbon in their above-ground tissues and root systems, reducing atmospheric carbon levels.
How to plant bareroot trees:
Keep seedlings in cool, dry place, and the roots moist until you are ready to plant. This will keep them alive and in their dormant state.
Prepare a hole by digging it as depth of roots, so they can fall straight down and twice as wide as the roots.
Place your bareroot tree in the hole and hold it upright while backfilling with loose soil.
Gently pat down the soil around the base of the tree.
Water regularly through the growing season with deep watering technique.