It isn’t too late to order trees from the Atlantic Operation ReLeaf Residential Tree Distribution, but according to Iowa DNR Forestry Programs Coordinator Laura Wagner, species are beginning to sell out, and order forms must be mailed by the end of the day tomorrow (Friday, October 9th). Even if you don’t live in Cass County, you can pre-order trees from the distribution as long as you are an Alliant Energy customer. If you are not an Alliant Customer, then you may come to the event Saturday, October 17th from 9-until 11-a.m., at the Cass County Fairgrounds, to purchase them on a first-come, first-served basis.

There’s also a tree planting and care workshop that same day, beginning at 10-a.m. All the trees offered are native to Iowa and will thrive in Cass county and the surrounding area. The trees typically sell for $100 or more at a retail nursery, and are just $25 through Releaf.

Additional information is available at http://www.alliantenergy.com/CommunityInvolvement/CommunityOutreach/OperationReLeaf/index.htm, and details about the tree distribution are on  an order form available at http://www.alliantenergy.com/wcm/groups/wcm_internet/@int/documents/document/mdaw/mtc1/~edisp/175206.pdf. Just fill out the order form, print, and mail it in with a check to the address listed on the form. You should bring a truck, trailer, or van to pick up your trees, as they can be up to 9 feet tall.