Native Plant & Rain Barrel Sale
WELCOME TO CRWC’S NATIVE PLANT & RAIN BARREL SALE!
Join us in water conservation by purchasing native plants or a rain barrel at our ongoing sale. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just beginning to explore the wonders of native flora and water conservation, you can get started with CRWC.
Native plants and rain barrels can both be purchased from CRWC and our partners. CRWC is partnering with Michiganense Natives to sell native plants and with Upcycle to provide rain barrels.
Both rain barrels and native plants must be pre-ordered online with pickup on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at O.A.K. in the Hills, at Thelma Spencer Park in Rochester Hills.
Rain Barrels
Rain barrels offer an ingenious solution to conserving water and reducing water bills while benefiting the environment. By collecting rainwater, you can effectively harvest nature's gift and utilize it for various household and outdoor needs.
Rain barrels help reduce the demand on municipal water supplies, especially during dry seasons, by collecting and storing rainwater for later use. When rainwater moves over impervious surfaces like rooftops and driveways, it can collect pollutants and carry them directly into local lakes, rivers, and streams. By capturing rainwater that would otherwise run off into storm drains, rain barrels mitigate the risk of flooding and prevent pollutants from entering local waterways.
Utilizing rainwater for activities such as watering gardens, lawns, and washing cars can lead to substantial savings on water bills, particularly during peak usage periods. Rainwater is naturally free from chlorine and other chemicals present in tap water, making it ideal for nurturing plants and gardens without additives.
HOW TO PURCHASE A RAIN BARREL
CRWC, in partnership with Upcycle, is excited to provide watershed residents with an opportunity to purchase a rain barrel. Ordering your rain barrel is easy! Simply visit Upcycle’s website.
PICKUP DETAILS
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: O.A.K. in the Hills, Thelma Spencer Park
Address: 3701 John R Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Don't forget to bring a copy of your payment receipt to the pickup event.
ORDER DEADLINES
Mail-In Orders: Due to Upcycle by May 10, 2024
Online Orders: Due to Upcycle by May 13, 2024
Native Plants
Michigan’s native plants have adapted to all of Michigan’s soil types - as well as woodlands, wetlands, ponds, streams, meadows, prairies, and everything in between.
Coming in a wide variety of shapes, colors, sizes, and foliage types, there are over 600 Michigan native plants including wildflowers, grasses, ferns, trees, groundcovers, shrubs, evergreens, and vines. Some species of Michigan’s native plants have root systems that extend up to 15 feet or more underground. This characteristic not only allows the plant to be more successful at searching out water, but it also allows them to hold soil particles in place, preventing erosion and stormwater damage.
Most native species are perennial or self-seeding biennial plants. This means that they will typically re-seed themselves and continue to thrive and multiply with little human intervention. This also helps save costs by eliminating the need to buy new plants each year.
Native plants provide natural habitat, ecological enrichment, and low-maintenance landscaping, they also improve soil stability erosion control, climate resilience, and stormwater filtration.
HOW TO PURCHASE NATIVE PLANTS
Our plant sale operates on a convenient online pre-order system. Pre-ordered plants are provided by Michiganense Natives. Simply visit the CRWC Sale Page and enter the password "CRWC24" to access our exclusive selection of native plants. Pre-ordering ensures you secure your desired plants and allows for a smooth pickup process.
NOTE: Clicking on additional tabs or choosing “Add more items” from your cart will result in you leaving the CRWC Sale Page. Plants purchased from other pages on the Michiganense will have different pickup details than those purchased on the CRWC Sale Page. Only plants Purchased from the CRWC Sale Page will be available for pickup at O.A.K. in the Hills on May 18.
PICKUP DETAILS
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: O.A.K. in the Hills, Thelma Spencer Park
Address: 3701 John R Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
ORDER DEADLINE
Pre-Order Deadline: Don't miss out! The pre-order period closes on May 10th. Be sure to place your order before this date to guarantee availability.
In-Person: For those who prefer to browse in person, we will have a limited selection of native plants available in person at the O.A.K. in the Hills event at Thema Spencer Park.