Kenosha County tree program now taking orders for spring 2022

Kenosha County’s annual tree and shrub program is now taking online orders for seedlings to be picked up in spring 2022.

Items may be purchased through an online store that is simple to use and includes full-color images and descriptions of the tree and shrub species offered for sale.

Over the last 30-plus years, the program has sold nearly one million trees. The purpose of the program is to encourage Kenosha County residents and property owners to plant more native trees and shrubs for conservation, reforestation, and wildlife habitat enhancement.

“This popular program offers an excellent, affordable opportunity to beautify your property and further enhance the environment of our county by planting trees,” said Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser. “I encourage people to take a look at what’s available and consider making a small investment that has a big long-term return.”

Trees and shrubs are sold in undividable bundles of 25, at a cost of $28 per bundle. Items are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and must be picked up by the customer. Pick-up date is typically in late April at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol. A confirmation email will be sent to customers approximately two weeks before the distribution date.

For more information about the program, please visit the county’s website, at http://www.kenoshacounty.org/Trees. The online store may be accessed directly at https://kcplananddev.myshopify.com/.

If you do not have access to the Internet, you may purchase trees and shrubs with a credit card in-person at the Kenosha County Division of Planning and Development office in the Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St., Bristol. Office hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

For more information, please contact Kenosha County Conservationist Mark Jenks at 262-857-1900.