Every year the Cook County SWCD joins the South St. Louis SWCD in offering a tree sale. During this sale, a wide selection of native trees and shrubs are available for purchase at a reasonable price. These trees are picked up by the purchaser in May. Orders can be placed by sending a check and completed order form to the South St. Louis County SWCD or via an online order. All online orders are subject to a 4% online convenience fee.
SWCD Native Tree & Shrub Sale
Thank you for your interest in our 2024 sale! Here are a few tips and insights to make navigating our sale even easier.
Online sales are expected to begin February 12, 2024 at 10:00am. If there’s a delay, we will communicate that via the South St. Louis County website. Once active, customers can enter the online store using the button at the bottom of the page. The page will have real-time inventory numbers providing the best and quickest availability information.
Mailed orders will be processed beginning February 12, 2024 at 10:00am in the order received. Availability for mailed orders is not guaranteed and will be determined upon processing in the South St. Louis County SWCD office. Forms will begin arriving early February and there is a printable copy located further down this page for your convenience.
2024 Pickup Information and Locations
Duluth – 218-723-4867
Proctor Fairgrounds
800 N. Boundary Ave., Duluth
Thursday, May 9 – 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Friday, May 10 – 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday, May 11 – 9:00am – 11:00am
Two Harbors – 218-834-8370
Lake County SWCD
408 E. 1st Ave., Two Harbors
Friday, May 10 – 8:00am-5:00pm
**Please pull around to alley behind building to collect trees.**
Grand Marais – 218-387-3647
Storage Garage behind Cook County Community Center (Crechville Rd between Gunflint Trail and W 5th St.)
Thursday, May 9 – Noon – 4:00pm
How does the sale work?
1) Review tree and shrub descriptions to select the appropriate plant for your location
2) Place Order – online (scroll down for online store) or by mailing a completed form and check to the SWCD (found below)
3) Mark your calendar with your pickup date and location
4) Begin planning your planting so trees get in the ground asap!
5) Pick up your trees and have fun planting
Early ordering is recommended for best selection, as trees will sell out as sale progresses. After March 1, please check the updated website for availability before mailing in your order. You need not permanently reside in Cook or south St. Louis County to purchase trees and shrubs from us. Tree Sale trees cannot be resold. We do not offer refunds or cancellations on orders. If you need to make a change, contact the office and we will try to accommodate.
2024 Printable Order Form and FAQ section available on South St. Louis SWCD website.
Soil and Water Director Ilena Hansel
Mission
Conserving and Protecting Soil and Water Resources.