The following announcement was received from the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation District.

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McHenry County SWCD Annual Tree Sale

The McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation District is now taking orders for trees and shrubs for our 2008 ANNUAL TREE SALE.

All residents of McHenry County are invited to participate in the tree sale, which continues until March 31, 2008.

We carry native plants and put emphasis on species’ adaptability to environmental conditions present in McHenry County.

Plant material can be used for windbreak establishment, wildlife habitat improvement, Christmas tree production, screening or shade around your home.

To learn more about the 2008 Annual Tree Sale simply call the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation District at (815) 338-0099.

A free 2008 Tree Sale brochure will be mailed to you upon request. You can also find our tree sale brochure on our home page at www.mchenryswcd.org.

These ice covered tree photos were taken on Lucas Road across from McHenry County College on December 11, 2007. Click to enlarge the photograph before they turn into a strip mall.