Tree Sale
Calumet County’s Land and Water Conservation Department (LWCD) hosts an annual Tree Sale.
Our goals are to encourage environmental conservation and provide the community with the opportunity to purchase trees and shrubs at an affordable price.
LWCD buys the trees in bulk from local nurseries and then our staff separate the seedlings into smaller orders to distribute to the Calumet Community.
2026 ONLINE Ordering is now LIVE: https://calumet-county.square.site/
Stay in the Loop!
- Sign up for the Tree-Mail List so you are always up to date on all things Tree Sale!
- Follow us on Facebook!
What’s Available?
Bare-Root Seedlings
- Size - Approx. 6 inches to 1.5 feet tall
- Sold in bundles of 25
- Select trees only available in bundles of 5
- Evergeens & Conifers | Deciduous Trees | Fruit Trees | Shrubs
Soil Moist/Root Gel
Tree Planter Bars
Deer Repellant
People ask us about why we only offer bare-root stock and not potted; but did you know that bare-root trees and shrubs have their own benefits? Trees and shrubs that don’t have their roots restricted by containers acclimate to new locations more quickly and often grow larger than species transplanted from pots.
Questions?
Please call (920) 849-1493 or email kaitlyn.bochniak@calumetcounty.org.
Online Ordering Begins Fall (October/November)
When ordering begins, email notifications will be sent out to community members who have joined the Tree-Mail list.
A link to the ordering website will also be posted on:
Ordering Window Ends January/February
As the end of the ordering window nears, Tree-Mail reminders of the closing date will be sent out.
We recommend ordering trees by January 1 to ensure the species you prefer are available.
- Reminders will be announced before the ordering window ends as long as trees are still available for purchase.
- Ordering deadlines will be posted on:
Tree Order Pick-Up Date in Spring (Late April/Early May)
The exact date of tree pick-up might vary depending on weather and nursery availability.
- We try to aim for the last week of April so we can celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day by planting trees.
- But as Wisconsinites, we know that Winter and Spring both come and go as they please which can lead to growing season delays.
- We'll notify the community via Tree-Mail and online:
Tree Sale Limitations and Conditions
LWCD tries to offer a variety of tree species options, but species selection for the Tree Sale is dependent on availability from the nurseries. We will not purchase invasive species.
Tree species are perishable and cannot be held. If you are unable to pick up your order, please plan to have someone pick them up for you. There will be no refunds for trees that are not picked up.
Orders may need to be canceled by a situation beyond our control, and if such a situation occurs you will receive a refund.
Need help with tree planting or care?
- Calumet County's Tree Tips & Tricks Pamphlet:
- Recommendations & tips to improve the life of your trees
- The Arbor Day Foundation’s How to Plant Bare-Root Trees:
- Step by step instructions & planting advice
- The Arbor Day Foundation’s Ask an Arborist Video Series:
- Videos on planting, care, maintenance, and more!
What do trees do for us?
Air Conditioners: Apart from providing some much needed shade on warm days, trees also release a small amount of water vapor from their leaves that helps cool the air. Within 5 years of planting, one single tree can bring you 3% energy savings and 12% within 15 years. Strategically placed trees that shade your home can lower indoor temperatures as much as 20 degrees - saving you even more money!
Flood Mitigators: One tree can soak up over 2,000 gallons of stormwater runoff every year helping to keep your basements dry and your favorite walking paths sneaker friendly!
Air Purifiers: One mature tree can provide the oxygen supply required for 2-4 people all year long. That same tree will absorb over 48 lbs. of carbon dioxide from Earth's atmosphere every year!
Therapists: No, trees won’t ask how you’re feeling - but it’s been proven that time spent in nature, particularly time spent around trees, can significantly reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and lessen symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Guardians of Wildlife: It’s not only what trees do for us humans, it’s what they do for all of us Earthlings. Trees protect and provide for so much of the wildlife that we enjoy watching, studying, hunting, and fishing.
Want to see how planting a few trees can make a big impact?
Make your trees count towards the Trillion Trees Pledge! Haven’t heard of it? It’s Wisconsin’s goal to conserve:
- 125,000 acres of forestland
- Plant 99 million trees in rural areas
- And another 1 million in urban areas
Click here to see how Wisconsinites are doing and submit your trees!
Forestry
For questions on trees and woodlot management, please contact the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) forester, Tim James at 715-701-8018.