Vol. 26, No. 1 Conservation CrierSpring 2017 Newsletter of the SALE 2017 Administrator’s Corner Something New at the Tree Sale ew fl avors are coming to the Tree Sale this year. The Reboot Recap Galarina, a red apple that holds its fl avor better than Gala will join the Da Rosa, yellow apple on the order leaning up the Chesapeake Bay continues to be a driver N form. Looking for fl avor that’s at the top of the chart? Checkout for much of what the state requires the Conservation the Flavortop Nectarine and you’ll fi nd it has beautiful pink CDistrict to do, but the Lancaster County Conservation blossoms in spring. District (LCCD) Board of Directors and staff use those mandates Completely new to the tree sale is the Jewel Black Raspberry. and funding to get good conservation work on the ground to You may enjoy them by the handful or in jams and jellies if you help clean up and protect our local , creeks and . like. Pruning will keep individual plants in check or allow the We started 2016 with a lot of uncertainty relative to the cane ends to touch the ground and you’ll have plants before you unveiling of Pennsylvania’s Comprehensive Strategy to Improve know it. in the state and Chesapeake Bay Watershed. This Nannyberry joins Arrowwood, American Cranberry, and “Reboot” Strategy had the co-equal goals for success: clean water Allegheny Serviceberry as a wonderful wildlife shrub. A and viable farms, but it relied on creating a “culture of compliance” member of the Viburnum family, it will always bring color to and cast an ominous shadow over our outlook forward as we your environment. White fl owers pop in spring, green leaves for considered how to help the Lancaster farmers be compliant with summer, these leaves change to burgundy in autumn, and hang state regulations. After twelve months and about 350 combined on until just berries remain for the winter. staff hours attending meetings at the federal, state, and local As always there’s something new in perennials. Take a look levels to make the new policies something Districts could work and you’ll fi nd cats and kittens along with cups and saucers with, we have made signifi cant strides forward reaching new otherwise known as “Sempervivum” and “ Canterbury Bells”. operators. The modifi ed strategy still had the co-equal goals for Paw Paw are back. Remember it’s best to plant two trees success: clean water and viable farms, however instead of being to ensure cross pollinations. driven by the premise that “farmers are guilty until they prove There will be perennials and trees for sale during the day of they are innocent” it embraces a culture of stewardship, and pick up. Quantity and varieties will vary throughout the day. looks for proactive leadership from the community Take a second look at the day-of-sale stand and you might to be a solution to our clean water needs. just fi nd something you missed from an earlier order. The We are still conducting farm verifi cation visits to make sure Conservation District looks forward to working with you to add operators meet the basic state requirements of having an Ag more roots and shoots in Lancaster County. and Sedimentation plan, and if applicable a Manure Management Plan. In 2017, you will see several efforts to recognize and reward those farmers and land owners who are Tree Sale Pick Up already doing their part to keep our local waters clean. Wednesday, april 12, 2017 • 8aM – 7 PM FaRM aND HOME CENTER auDITORIuM continued on page 4 Directions to the Tree Sale

Your investment in the Tree Sale allows the Conservation District to continue valuable education programs relating to watershed, wetlands, and conservation practices. Thank you, we appreciate your support. -Sallie Gregory, Matt Kofroth, Committee Co-chairs Board of Directors Kenneth Meck, Chairman Robert Shearer, Vice Chairman Daniel C. Heller, Treasurer Herb Kreider Roger Rohrer Richard Shellenberger Jay Snyder Sonia Wasco Craig Lehman, County Commissioner Donald M. Robinson, Dir. Emeritus Associate Directors Darrell Becker Gregory Strausser Frank R. Burkhart Robert E. Wagner Lisa A. Graybeal Kent Weaver Youth Conservation School – Applications Accepted Ernest M. Orr, Jr. District Advisors A Leader in Outdoor Learning John Beiler Kathleen V. Schreiber James E. Hershey Deb Seibert he Lancaster County Youth Conservation School will take place July 23-29 celebrating Matthew J. Mack Alfred Wanner Jr. 39 years of education in the great outdoors. Students ages 14-16, here’s your chance David D. Miller Matthew Young to be a part of it. Kenneth M. Rutt Cynthia Zawrotuk T The Lancaster County Conservation District along with Local Sportsmen’s Clubs proudly Staff offers a weeklong summer field school focusing on outdoor activities and conservation of our Administration Christopher Thompson, Administrator natural resources. Students reside at the school where tents and cots demonstrate low impact Gerald Heistand, Business Manager camping at the Northern Lancaster County Fish and Game Protection Association in West Paula Harnish, Administrative Secretary Cocalico Township. Beverly Parmer, Sec./Receptionist Holly Shaub, Sec./Receptionist Motivated students should apply. Students gain extensive knowledge about wildlife and Erosion and Sedimentation conservation, leadership experience, and communication skills. There are many study topics Nate Kurtz, Department Manager to empower students, ensuring a sustained conservation legacy. Topics include water quality, Nevin Greiner, Resource Conservationist forestry, canoeing, wildlife management, archery, survival, and firearm safety. Students will Samantha Gordon, Tech Evan Martin, Erosion Control Tech have the opportunity to meet professionals in various environmental and conservation related Emily Broich, Erosion Control Tech fields and discuss career options with them. Jim Fricke, Erosion Control Tech Students benefit from generous County Federated Sportmens Clubs and Community Suzanne Kopp, E & S Secretary Organizations who provide 90% of the YCS tuition. Students are responsible for a $25 Agriculture Jeff Hill, Ag. Program Manager registration fee. To receive an application, contact the Conservation District at 299-5361 x.5 Kevin Seibert, Ag Compliance Coordinator or click www.lancasterconservation.org by June 15. James Saltsman, Ag Eng Tech Spec –Sallie Gregory, Education Coordinator Adam Hartz, Ag Eng Tech Spec Kent Bitting, Professional Engineer Kate Bresaw, Ag Compliance Insp Justin Furnia, Ag Compliance Insp FREE 2017 Calendar Greg Heigel, Ag Conservation Tech Keith Lutz, Ag Conservation Tech “A Healthy Bay Kevin Lutz, Ag Conservation Tech A Healthy Bay Takes Root in Trees” Steven Reiff, Ag Conservation Tech Takes Root in Maddie Klein, Ag Conservation Tech Trees™ The benefits of trees and conservation practices are Eric Knoll, Ag Conservation Tech featured in this FREE calendar filled with beautiful Leslie Weller, Ag Conservation Tech Dennis Eby, Plain Sect Outreach pictures. Watershed and Education 2017 Please contact the Conservation District if you would Matthew Kofroth, Watershed Specialist Calendar Sallie Gregory, Education Coordinator like to receive a 2017 Watershed Calendar, 299-5361 x.5. Shelly Dehoff, Ag/Public Liaison USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Heather Grove, District Conservationist Kefeni Kejela, Soil Cons./Dist. Conservationist A Healthy Bay Takes Root in Trees

You’d never guess that a tree planted in Lancaster County could actually be an antidote for a healthy Chesapeake Bay but, it’s true. As Gary Ballina, Civil Engineering Tech a resident of Lancaster County, we are living in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed an area that includes land areas in six states that drains into streams, brooks, and rivers that contribute waters in the Chesapeake Bay. Imagine a leaf that falls from a native tree and lands in a Lancaster County or on the ground near a stream provides a healthy Omer Brubaker, Soil Conservationist meal for the F.B.I. that lives in that stream. I’m talking about the F.B.I. that includes Fungus, Bacteria, and Insects. For example, a sycamore leaf drops into the stream and aquatic insects like a mayfl y takes cover attaching itself to the leaf. As the season continues, the leaf breaks down and the mayfl y feeds upon the leaf. Dayanna Estades, Soil Conservationist The mayfl y grows and moves through the bug life cycle. Keeping undercover, the mayfl y hopes to survive and stay clear of being eaten by a fi sh. If it can survive by spring it will wait for a warm day in May to crawl out of the water and emerge from the water. Shedding its exoskeleton, wings will develop and dry, and then it’s ready to take fl ight. Mark Myers, Soil Conservationist The mayfl y has an adult life of roughly 24 hours. Without a mouth and no time to eat or drink the mayfl y looks for a spot to deposit eggs as it rests near the surface of a or stream. The eggs will sink and scatter within plants and leaves within the water. And the cycle begins again. Sally Barnes, Soil Conservation Tech The native sycamore feeds an indicator of good water quality, the mayfl y. With excellent water quality, the mayfl y may become food for a native brook trout, our state fi sh. In turn, the healthy water travels into the Chesapeake Bay boosting a completely new elissa iper- elson ecosystem. M P N , Program Assistant This equation begins upstream and leads to a healthy answer that can benefi t all communities in the Chesapeake One poppy has scouted out conditions and popped in this fl owerbed. As warm temperatures Bay Watershed. The summer harvest makes way for fall planting that conserves soil climb, perennial beds wake up. Perennial plants construct a permanent system in the soils as a cover crop. November plays a critical role in a stream’s life cycle unlike annuals that create temporary systems. The perennial growing system works well in a when leaves from trees drift into the water and provide food for November 2017 Ashley Spotts, Streambuffer Specialist-CBF riparian buffer absorbing excess nutrients. May 2017 macroinvertebrates. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY APRIL 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 S M T W T F S Trout Are Made of Trees by April Sayre explains the process of how a Jeff Sholly, TAG Engineer 1 leaf can grow a fi sh. Trout Unlimited’s project Trout in the Classroom 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 is an education program for students K-12 that involves raising trout in 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 the classroom and releasing them in a state approved stream near the 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 school. Visit www.troutintheclassoom.org to learn more. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 + + = enna more 30 J E , Wildlife Biologist, Pheasants Forever 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Lancaster Co. Junior Envirothon Middle School Envirothon Daylight Saving Time Ends Election Day Veteran’s Day Observed Veteran’s Day 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Conservation District Mother’s Day 1383 Arcadia Rd., Room 200 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Thanksgiving 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER DECEMBER Lancaster, PA 17601 28 29 30 31 JUNE Some folks think the sink drain can manage 26 anything. Visit www.lancasterconservation.org S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 and fi nd a lesson to get kids thinking about 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Household Hazardous Waste. Lancaster County 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 is blessed with a free Household Hazardous Waste 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Collection Site, 1299 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster. 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 717-299-5361 717-299-9459 25 26 27 28 29 30 Phone: Fax: Visit www.lcswma.org. 31 Memorial Day www.lancasterconservation.org www.lancasterconservation.org www.lancasterconservation.org - 2 - NPDES Permit Updates NPDES (National Discharge Elimination System) Permit Numbers Hold onto your hard hats - as of August 17, 2016, a new NPDES permit numbering system has been implemented across the state resulting from changes in EPA ( Agency) reporting requirements. In Lancaster County, new General NPDES permit applications will receive a number beginning with PAC36 and new Individual NPDES Fill Stockpile at NPDES Permit Site permit applications will receive a number beginning with PAD36. E&S Plan Requirements Post Construction Stormwater Management Instrument Filing Notice for Disposal of Soil The Post Construction Stormwater Management Instrument he Conservation District has received frequent requests Filing Notice form was updated in September 2016. This form is from contractors, excavators, and farmers regarding required to be submitted along with verification from the county Tthe requirements for importing and exporting fill Recorder of Deeds Office confirming the recording of the Post from a project site. At a minimum, a written E&S (Erosion Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) plan. The and Sedimentation) plan that includes Best Management PCSM plan or legal instrument should identify all PCSM BMP Practices to minimize the potential for accelerated erosion and (Best Management Practices) with their associated long-term sedimentation is required for all earth disturbance activities operation and maintenance requirements and their responsible that disturb over 5,000 ft2. This includes fill that is stockpiled owner. The initial recording of the PCSM plan is especially on or integrated into construction project sites or agricultural important for new residential and/or commercial subdivisions, operations. where individual lots may be sold to different entities throughout Additional requirements may apply depending on where the construction progress. The recorded instrument ensures that the fill is derived and where it will be placed. Fill that is being when a lot is sold all PCSM BMP located on that particular lot are imported to or exported from a project site that holds an NPDES attached to the deed. As a reminder, the applicant or permittee Permit must comply with the conditions of the NPDES permit. of an NPDES Permit is required to record the PCSM plan with One of these conditions states that “an E&S Plan meeting 25 the recorder of deeds within 45 days from the date of NPDES PA Code Chapter 102.4 shall be reviewed and approved by the Permit issuance. Within 90 days of the NPDES permit issuance, Department or authorized County Conservation District and the Conservation District should be provided with a record of implemented for all spoil and borrow areas, regardless of their receipt to confirm that the instrument has been recorded, as locations.” Therefore, the E&S plan pertaining to the fill must well as a completed, signed and notarized Post Construction be submitted to the Conservation District for a technical review Stormwater Management Instrument Filing Notice form. of the plan and deemed adequate prior to relocating that fill. –Evan Martin Additionally, the material that is being moved must be considered clean fill, which is defined as “uncontaminated, nonwater-soluble, nondecomposable, inert solid material. This term includes soil, rock, stone, dredged material, used asphalt, and brick, block, or concrete from construction and demolition activities that is separate from other waste and recognizable as such.” Manure Management Workshops Other state and federal permits may be required depending on the placement of the fill. According to the 25 PA Code, Chapter 2017 Dates & Locations 105 regulations, it is unlawful to place fill into a regulated February 22, 2017 floodway or wetlands without the necessary permit approvals. Fivepointville Fire Company If you are planning on importing or exporting fill, please don’t 1087 Dry Tavern Rd. Denver, PA 17517 hesitate to contact the Conservation District for guidance on fill requirements for your specific project. March 1, 2017 –Samantha Gordon Intercourse Fire Company 10 North Hollander Rd. Gordonville, PA 17529 March 9, 2017 Rawlinsville Fire Company 33 Martic Heights Dr. Holtwood, PA 17532 All Workshops 9 AM - 2:30 PM No Cost Lunch included Call Lancaster County Conservation District to reserve your spot: (717) 299-5361 Ext. 5 - 3 - NRCS Helps with Pollinator

hen we think of pollinators, generally the fi rst thing that comes to mind is the honey bee which Wcame from Europe some 400 years ago. Colonies of these pollinators are traditionally used to pollinate fruits and vegetables for commercial growers. What other ways are fruit and vegetables pollinated? Wind is one other way. Bats, native bees, butterfl ies, beetles, , fl ies and moths are also important pollinators of crops. Of these we want to consider native bees. These are very good pollinators of tree fruits, berries and vine crops (cucumbers, pumpkins, etc.). In fact, native bees, compared to honey bees, are active not only in warm but also in cool weather, so why not just allow native bees to do the job? They are already in the fl owers so they can land and extract pollen and nectar. What environment, are they not? And they would save us the trouble plants meet these criteria? of maintaining honey bees. Native bees can replace honey bees Here are some choices to make a perennial garden for native but many farms and gardens do not have enough of them due to bees. Some trees and shrubs we could plant are maple (Acer lack of habitat in the vicinity. How do we increase habitat? spp.), sassafras (Sassafras albidum), blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) Before we answer this question, let me describe the types of and dwarf sumac (Rhus copallium) for a range of fl owering. Plant native bees that live in this area and which types of fl owers they a range of perennial, herbaceous fl owers like violets, (Viola spp.) like for food. There are two large groups, colony forming bees Phlox spp., raspberries (Rubus spp.), goldenrod (Aster spp.) and and solitary bees. Bumble bees (Bombus spp.) form small colonies blazing star (Liatris spp.). Add some tall warm-season grasses like and some sweat bees (family Halictidae) form loose colonies but switchgrass and Indian grass which have hollow stems where some are solitary. Solitary bees, besides some sweat bees, include some bees can lay their eggs. Dead trees, some old standing wood carpenter bees (Xylocopa spp.), digger or polyester bees (Colletes posts and areas of bare soil would make good nesting for other spp.), leafcutter bees (Megachile spp.), mason bees (Osmia spp.) bees. After planting, control of weeds is necessary. The plants and cactus bees (Diadasia spp.). Sweat, digger and cactus bees selected prefer full sun. live and reproduce in the ground. Bumble, carpenter, leafcutter The above photo shows a fi eld of fl owers including various and mason bees live above ground in crevices, holes in wood or species of Aster and switchgrass. sticks or in rotted wood. For those interested in learning more about making pollinator To improve bee habitat we need to know what plants they habitat go to this website: https://www.pollinator.org/guides. prefer and like to eat. They are attracted to bright white, yellow, htm. Also, farmers who are interested in technical and fi nancial blue and UV (light). They like fl owers with nectar and sticky assistance to convert land to pollinator habitat, call NRCS- pollen, pleasantly scented on pleasantly scented plants. They USDA, Lancaster Field Offi ce at (717) 299-5361 x. 3. also sometimes like ripe fruits. They need shallow, tubular –Omer Brubaker , Natural Resource Specialist, NRCS-USDA continued from page 1 Another initiative we will be pursuing in 2017 is a county- wide strategy to focus our efforts to clean up our local streams, creeks, and rivers. Those of you who know the Conservation District know that we have always had this as a county-wide focus. What is different with this strategy is that we will be identifying particular watersheds across the county for targeted and intentional assistance in an effort to expedite water quality improvements. This effort is also watershed -wide in that the outreach will go across all sectors not just the farming community. FREE Compost @ Tree Sale There are many programs, community groups, and conservation partners doing great work through out the county. We would Nearly all Pennsylvania soils are low in organic matter. An like to work to coordinate our efforts and be able to monitor increase of only 1 to 1.5% organic matters will greatly improve our streams and demonstrate signifi cant progress forward. We the physical quality of soil and result in better root penetration. will be shining a spot light on why conservation programs are so Composted organic matter can be a very effective addition to important. Whether you are a builder/land developer following soil which, in time, will decompose to enhance the quality of the Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plan, a municipal offi cial soil. Source: Penn State University, College of Agricultural Sciences. addressing stormwater concerns, the teacher who instructs your students about what it means to be a good steward of our natural FREE compost will be available resources, or you are a home owner or city dweller who plants or to all Tree Sale customers. donates a tree; everything each of us does to make a difference Please bring 1-2 buckets to fi ll. will collectively help push the clean-up effort forward. –Chris Thompson, Administrator - 4 - Low Volume Road Projects Now Being Accepted for Funding Program

id you know that if you are a municipality that has one of the hundreds of Low Volume Roads in Lancaster DCounty you may be eligible to apply for current funding the Conservation District has for Environmentally Sensitive Currently municipalities that have a Maintenance of these sometimes forgotten roads? Low Volume Roads are classifi ed as roads with less than 500 vehicles a day Low Volume Road project they traveling on them. Funding for the Low Volume Road Program comes from Act 89 or the state’s Transportation Bill. The idea would like to apply for have till of the program is to provide funds to municipalities to do the Monday, February 13th same environmental sensitive maintenance concepts used in Dirt & Gravel Road Program for years on Low Volume Roads. to get their one-page application The funds are not intended to repave low volume roads but to solve drainage and runoff issues for these roads that are adjacent into the Conservation District to or in close proximity to local water resources, stream, creeks, , wetlands, etc. Currently municipalities that have a Low for consideration. Volume Road project they would like to apply for have till Monday, February 13th to get their one-page application into the Conservation District for consideration. If a municipality is interested in learning more about either the Dirt & Gravel Road Program or the Low Volume Road Program please contact Matt Kofroth, Watershed Specialist, or Evan Martin, Erosion & Sedimentation Technician, from the Conservation District and inquire how to become eligible for funding. Also be sure to check the Lancaster County Conservation District website about the Dirt & Gravel Road and Low Volume Road Program and all it offers. –Matt Kofroth, Watershed Specialist Recently completed Dirt & Gravel Road Project in Little Britain Township on Scott Rd.

Before After The Many Benefi ts of Buffers

o you have a stream on your property? Do you have participating in the improvement of our land and water resources trees growing along your stream? If you don’t have one for future generations isn’t enough, there are fi nancial incentives Dalready, perhaps you might consider adding a riparian for installing buffers as well. These incentives can be available buffer to your current conservation practices. Riparian to both farmer and non-farmer landowners. One way the PA forest buffers combined with streambank fencing are one of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) most important and cost-effective best management practices has been encouraging farmers to consider forested stream buffers that can possibly be implemented on farms with stream access. is through promotion of multifunctional buffers in Pennsylvania. From improving water quality to enhancing wildlife habitat, These multifunctional buffers allow harvesting of nuts, fruit, and riparian buffers offer an enormous variety of benefi ts. What other forest products in order to provide an additional source of exactly is a riparian buffer? Riparian buffers are a unique habitat income from land in conservation practices. More information surrounding waterways that often contain suited to and technical forestry assistance is available through DCNR. wet areas. They provide a transition area between the banks of Another fi nancial incentive you may have heard about is the the stream and fi elds, yards, or roads. These take time to Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), which fully establish themselves, which is why streambank fencing of allows landowners to enroll land as permanent buffers and the buffer area is strongly recommended for farms with grazing receive a yearly payment of $40-350/acre in payment. CREP animals. also fi nancially assists with the establishment and maintenance Stroud Water Research Center, based in Avondale, PA, has of the buffers, including fence installation, covering from 90- been involved in decades of research dedicated to understanding 140% of the costs. The minimum width for CREP is 35 feet, streams and riparian buffer functioning. Several Lancaster but >50 feet is preferable. For more information on CREP in County Conservation District staff toured the Stroud facilities Lancaster County, contact Ashley Spotts at 299-5361 ext. 3. in fall 2016, allowing us to learn more about the many benefi ts With the LCCD tree sale coming up in April, now is the of stream buffers. Permanent vegetative buffers can take up time to consider planting some trees along your stream. If and allow to settle out before it reaches the you’re interested in the idea of multifunctional buffers, perhaps stream. A forested buffer can reduce the likelihood of stream you might consider planting an unusual fruit tree like pawpaw meandering. surrounding the stream shade the water, or some berry-producing shrubs such as elderberry, raspberry, reducing water temperatures and increasing oxygen availability or nannyberry. Sassafras trees might be a good opportunity for for fi sh. Additionally, forests contribute leaf litter and large producing teas, or maybe your riparian buffer could be the future woody debris to streams which offer habitat and food for fi sh and site of a sugar bush of sugar maple trees. Years from now, the the aquatic insects that fi sh eat. All of these things contribute riparian buffer could be selectively timbered as a good forest to a healthy stream ecosystem which is better able to process management practice. A forested area can certainly be a good nutrients and sediment from storm events. source of revenue on a farm while also functioning as a positive Stroud research has shown that while any size buffer conservation measure. Don’t forget to ensure the success of your contributes to some reduction in the amount of nutrients buffer with continued maintenance and monitoring. Talk to the and sediment reaching the stream, buffers of at least 100 feet LCCD Agriculture Conservation Technician (299-5361 ext. 5) are the most effective in achieving the maximum reduction. for your township to fi nd out more about ensuring a successfully Additionally 100 foot buffers also proved to be the ideal width established riparian buffer. Will you consider fencing out your for improving stream temperature and aquatic habitat for fi sh animals and establishing a forested riparian buffer? and insects. Stroud studies in the Brandywine River watershed –Katie Turner, Ag Conservation Technician demonstrated the need to plant a variety of native hardwood in order to obtain optimal survivorship and also to serve as a more effective habitat for wildlife. Deer browse can be discouraged by installing plastic tree shelters at planting time. Now that we’ve covered the benefi ts of forested riparian buffers for water quality and wildlife habitat improvement, what are the benefi ts for the landowner? With land sales in Lancaster County at record highs, it can be a disincentive to convert farmland to permanent conservation measures. If the reward of - 6 - 5’ Plantra Vented Tree Tube Fruit Tree Selections Available with · Netting R = Rootstock RT = Ripening Time · 6' Fiberglass Stake H = Height at Pickup C = Color · Zip Ties BT = Bloom Time O = Other

GALARINA FLAVORTOP Galarina™ (X-4982 Cltv) Flavortop Nectarine Originating in France, this variety is a hardier This nectarine variety is considered to be tree than Gala. Yields small to medium sized the most highly rated nectarine for flavor. apples that will regularly keep 4+ months, Produces large, juicy, freestone fruit. Trees while holding flavor better than Gala. Good are hardy and self-fertile, but are susceptible general disease resistance. to bacterial spot. Beautiful pink blossoms in the spring! R EMLA 7 H 4-5 ft R Lovell BT Mid-season H 4-5 ft RT Late Sept-Early Oct. RT Mid Summer C Red to Red/Orange C Red Skin with Yellow Flesh O EMLA 7 Semi-dwarf rootstock that is O Lovell rootstock with trees growing well anchored and hardy 12-15 ft or higher. Prune to maintain NECTARINEdesired size and encourage new growth. JEWEL BLACK RASPBERRY – EMLA 7 size at FROM NOURSE FARMS Maturity Released from the Cornell Small Fruit Breeding Program in Geneva, New York. Jewel produces excellent yields of superb quality berries. The fruit is glossy black in DA ROSA color, a large size, and has a rich raspberry Da Rosa® (Golden Parsi Cv) flavor. It is also an excellent choice for use in This yellow variety is said to have all of the jams and jellies. Jewel is winter hardy and a best qualities of all Golden Delicious strains very reliable choice. (Bristol x Dundee) in one! Produces medium to large fruits well suited for storage. Apples have good taste and We recommend a soil pH level of 6.5 - 6.8 for firmness. raspberry plants. This Mid-Season Summer Bearing Raspberry R EMLA 7

APPLE Plant bears fruit 1 year after planting. H 4-5 ft Contains high levels of Nutraceuticals, a BT Mid to Late season substance providing a healthy benefit to the RT Early Sept. to mid-October human body! C Yellow with red blush Pruning – Keep 4-6 canes per plant. Prune O EMLA 7 Semi-dwarf rootstock that is well off long secondary branches to 4-6 inches in anchored and hardy early spring To get more plants, the cane ends that reach the ground can be covered with soil in fall, and will start a root system and can be cut off from the cane in spring and replanted in row. EMLA 7 size at Maturity RASPBERRY - 7 - A/S = Age/Size G = Growing Conditions C = Characteristics Description of

AMERICAN ARBORVITAE RED MAPLE (Thuja occidentalis) (Acer rubrum) A/S 4 yrs., 10"-24" A/S 2 yrs., 12"-18" G Sun or partial shade. Adapted to many G Full sun best but can tolerate partial soil types, even wet soil. shade. Prefers moist acidic soils. Tolerates occasional flooding & wet soils. C Pyramidal shape. 12'-14' tall & 3'- 4' width. Can be used as a screen or C Spread with age to become more oval windbreak. shape. 40’-70’ tall. Brilliant deep scarlet foliage in autumn. Relatively fast growing.

BALSAM FIR SPECKLED ALDER (Abies balsamea) (Alnus rugose) A/S 4 yrs., 6"-12" A/S 1 yr., 6"-12" G Growth is best on well-drained, sandy G Prefers moist, well-drained soils. Does loam soils that are somewhat acidic. best in full sun but can tolerate partial Species tolerates shade. sun/shade. C Small tree reaching a height of 15'-25' C A medium-sized tree generally reaching tall and same mature width. Flowers in 40-60' in height and 1-1 ½ ft. diameter. early spring. Great tree for hedges and Exhibits relatively dense, dark-green, screens. pyramidal crown with a slender spire-like tip.

CONCOLOR FIR SWAMP WHITE OAK (Abies concolor) (Quercus bicolor) A/S 4 yrs., 10"-20" A/S 1 yr., 12"-18" G Full sun & easily transplanted. Prefers G Tolerant of poorly drained sites and a deep, well-drained soil with adequate frequently found in mucky soils. Prefers moisture. full to partial sun. A rapidly growing tree that flowers in spring. C Needles silvery blue-green, 2-3 inches C long. Pyramidal shape, holding a dense, Turning golden in the fall. Has a rounded formal shape with age. 50’-75’ tall & 20'- open form. Can grow to 50'-60' tall and 30' wide. Slow to medium growth rate. spread just as much.

EASTERN WHITE PINE SYCAMORE (Pinus strobus) (Platanus occidentalis) A/S 3 yrs., 5"-10" A/S 1 yr., 12"-18” G Best in full sun although young trees G Full sun preferred. Moist, deep, rich, tolerate light shade. Prefers moist, well- well-drained soils. Can tolerate moderate drained soils. salt & drought conditions. Massive white branches, mosaic of C Soft needles. 50'-80' tall & 30'-50' C wide. Conical form young, losing a colored bark. 75'-90' tall & 60'-70' wide. defined shape with age (open form). Fast Leaves turn yellow-brown in autumn. growing.

RIVER BIRCH TULIP POPLAR (Betula nigra) (Liriodendron tulipifera) A/S 1 yr., 12"-18" A/S 1 yr., 12"-18" G Tolerates heavy, poorly drained areas but G Prefers a deep, moist, fertile soil. Full sun widely adapted to varying soils. Full sun and slightly acidic soils are best. C Reddish brown exfoliating bark provides C Showy flowers resembling tulips. ornamental value. Often grows along Wildlife and timber value. Fast growing. streams. 50'-70' tall with medium to fast 70'-90' tall. growth rate.

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ALLEGHENY SERVICEBERRY REDBUD (Amelanchier laevis) (Cercis canadensis) A/S 1 yr., 12"-18" A/S 1 yr., 12"-18" G Plant in moist well-drained soils. Prefers G Full sun to light shade. Likes moist, well- partial sun and shade mix. drained soils. Avoid permanently wet C A small understory tree with early white soils. spring flowers, orange-red fall color, C Shape is rounded to broad & flat-topped. and striking grey bark. Produces edible 20’-30’ tall & 25’-35’ wide. Lavender purplish-black fruit in late summer for colored buds in early spring. birds.

AMERICAN CRANBERRY RED OSIER DOGWOOD (Viburnum trilobum) (Cornus sericea) A/S 2 yrs., 12"-24"+ A/S 2 yrs., 15"-30"+ G Tolerates poorly drained soil but prefers G Full sun to light shade. Quite adaptable well drained. Grows best in full to partial to many soils, but likes moisture. sun. C Deep red stems & white flowers. 6'-10' C A native shrub 8'-12' tall. Fleshy red tall. Many wildlife benefits. Easily grown. fruit with a single seed. Delicate cream or pink colored blossoms arrive in the spring followed by rich burgundy berries in the fall.

ARROWWOOD ARABIS (Viburnum dentatum) “Spring Charm” A/S 3 yrs., 20"-30"+ A/S Quart pot G Tolerant of a wide range of soil, light, G Prefer dry, neutral to alkaline sandy soils. and moisture conditions. Easy to Plant in full sun. grow. C Form a small mound of olive-green C A dense multi-stem shrub. Typically 5'-9' leaves, bearing masses of sweetly fragrant, tall and wide. Fleshy blue fruit with a deep-pink flowers in late spring/early single seed. Very durable shrub. summer. 4"-6" tall and 6"-8" spread.

NANNYBERRY ARMERIA (Viburnum lentago) “Joy Stick Red” A/S 1 yr., 12"-18" A/S Quart pot G Favors rich, moist sites. Grows in both G Grows best in average or moist sandy or shade and sun. Very adaptable to many clay soils. Prefers full sun exposure. sites. C Form a low mound of evergreen leaves, C Year round color. Showy white spring bearing upright stems of rose to red flowers to burgundy autumn leaves and pompon flowers in late spring. 16"-20" dark blue berries in winter. Berries edible tall with a 12"-18" spread. and ideal for jellies. 15'-25' tall.

NINEBARK CAMPANULA (Physocarpus opulifolius) “Canterbury Bells” A/S 1 yr., 12"-18" A/S Quart pot G Grows best in acidic, well-drained soil in G Full sun to partial shade is best. Likes full sun to partial shade, but is adaptable average to moist sandy, clay soils. to many soil conditions. C A low rosetta of green leaves leading C Gets 6'-10' tall and wide. A white, cup- to upright stems of large dangling bells. shaped flower head is attractive to birds, 20"-35" in height with a spread of 12"- bees and butterflies. 16".

- 9 - A/S = Age/Size G = Growing Conditions Description of Tree Sale Items C = Characteristics

CATS & KITTENS MYRTLE “Sempervivum” (Vinca minor) A/S Quart pot A/S 50 plants per flat G Prefer full to part sun. Provide good G Partial sun to full shade. Performs best in drained soils. well-drained soils. Plant 1' x 1' spacing. Short evergreen perennial groundcover. C Tight fleshy leaves form multiples of C green rosettas. Get 4"-6" tall and 3"-6" Grows to 6" tall & 3' diameter. Small wide. Bloom in Mid-late summer. blue-purple flowers.

LIRIOPE VARIGATED (Liriope muscari) CENTAUREA A/S 18 4” plants per flat “Amethyst Variety" G Tolerates shade to full sun. Well drained to A/S Quart pot moderately drained soils are preferred. A tufted, tuberous-rooted, grass-like G Does best in full sun to part shade. C perennial growing 12"-18" tall. Erect Average to moist sandy, clay soils. showy flowers spikes with purple flowers in C Forms a low mound of grey-green leaves late summer and blackish berries. with an early summer display of shaggy flowers. White petals held together with deep purple base. 12"-16" tall, AMERICAN PLUM 12"-20" wide. (Prunus Americana) A/S Containerized Pot 3"x3"x9" G Does best in moist, rich, well-drained ECHINACEA loams. Can tolerate varying light levels. “Cheyenne Spirit” C A thicket-forming shrub or small tree A/S Quart pot with short trunk, many branches, broad G Prefers full sun in normal clay soils. crown, showy large white flowers, and red plums. Fruit can be eaten or used in C Hybrid coneflower with narrow petals jellies. 20’-30’ tall. rolled in shades of orange, red, rosy-red, yellow, purple and cream surrounding a HAZELNUT large brown cone. 25"-30" tall with a (Corylus americana) spread of 25"-30". A/S Containerized Pot 3"x3"x9" G Grows best in rich, moist, well-drained soils. Prefers open areas but can grow in deep shade. MONARDA C Described as a perennial shrub. Flowers in “Bee Balm” February-April before emergence of leaves A/S Quart pot and fruits in July-August. At maturity G Prefer full sun & moist yet well-drained gets 10' tall. soils. PAW-PAW C 1'-3' tall plants with pink/lavender (Asimina triloba) colored flowers. Blooms all summer. A/S Containerized Pot 3"x3"x9" Planted along beds or borders to attract G Prefers full sun. Likes deep, rich, moist hummingbirds & pollinating insects. soils associated with valley bottoms. C Grows best in small groves or bunches. Gets a purple flower in April to June. Yellow edible fruit appears after growing SWEET WILLIAM for about 8-10 years in August or “Dwarf Double” September. A/S Quart pot PIN OAK G Prefers slightly alkaline sandy, clay soils (Quercus palustris) with full sun exposure. A/S Containerized Pot 3"x3"x9" C A low mound of light green leaves, G Full sun. Moist, acidic, well-drained soils. bearing showy clusters of bright double Needs adequate room to develop. flowers in mixed shades from white C Pyramidal shape young, oval shape when through pink, salmon and red. 6"-12" older. 75’ tall & 40’ spread. Rapid growing tall and 8"-12" wide. tree with dense and twiggy branches.

- 10 - 2017 Tree Seedling Order Form Order Deadline: March 13, 2017 Pickup: WEDNESDay, April 12, 2017

Name______(Mailing) address ______Street City State Zip Phone ( )______Email ______

CONIFERS (Sold in Bundles of 10) # of Bundles Price/Bundle amount PERENNIaL POTTED STOCK # of Pots Price/Pot amount american arborvitae $ 8.00 $ arabis “Spring Charm” $ 3.25 $ Balsam Fir $ 8.00 $ Armeria “Joystick Red” $ 3.25 $ Concolor Fir $ 8.00 $ Campanula “Canterbury Bells” $ 3.25 $ Eastern White Pine $ 8.00 $ Cat & Kittens “Sempervivum” $ 3.25 $ Centaurea “Amethyst Variety” $ 3.25 $ FRuIT TREES & SHRuBS (Sold Individually) # of Trees Price/Tree amount Echinacea “Cheyenne Spirit” $ 3.25 $ Galarina Apple $ 13.00 $ Monarda “Bee Balm” (Pink/Lav) $ 3.25 $ Da Rosa apple $ 13.00 $ Sweet William “Indian Carpet” $ 3.25 $ Flavortop Nectarine $ 13.00 $ Jewel Black Raspberry $ 4.00 $ GROuNDCOVER # of Flat Price/Flat amount Myrtle (50/flat) $ 18.00 $ Liriope Varigated (18/flat) $ 18.00 $ HaRDWOODS # of Trees Price/Tree amount River Birch $1.50 $ CONTaINERIZED SEEDLINGS # of Pots Price/Pot amount Red Maple $1.50 $ american Plum $ 4.50 $ Speckled Alder $1.50 $ Hazelnut $ 4.50 $ Swamp White Oak $1.50 $ Paw-Paw $ 4.50 $ Sycamore $1.50 $ Pin Oak $ 4.50 $ Tulip Poplar $1.50 $ # Protectors Price Each amount WILDLIFE SPECIES # of Trees Price/Tree amount Tree Tube $ 4.25 $ allegheny Serviceberry $1.50 $ american Cranberry $1.50 $ Deadline March 13 TOTaL aMOuNT DuE $______Arrowwood $1.50 $ Mail order form & payment to: Nannyberry $1.50 $ ATTN: Tree Sale, Lancaster County Conservation District, Ninebark $1.50 $ Redbud $1.50 $ 1383 Arcadia Rd. Rm 200, Lancaster, PA 17601 Red Osier Dogwood $1.50 $ For Office Use Only

Order No. ______PRE-PaID PayMENT: Contact No. ______G Cash G Check Please make checks payable to the Lancaster County Conservation District G VISA G MasterCard G Discover Signature ______Date Rec’d ______Name As It Appears On Card ______Check No. ______Payment $ ______Credit Card Number I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Exp Date ______Sec# ______NONPROFIT ORG. U S POSTAGE PaID LANCASTER PA 1383 Arcadia Rd Rm 200 PERMIT NO 409 Lancaster PA 17601-3149

IN THIS ISSUE: 2017 TREE SEEDLING ORDER FORM

$1,000 Scholarships Offered by District

he Lancaster County Conservation District (LCCD) anticipates granting three $1,000 scholarships to TLancaster County high school seniors in 2017. Applications will be accepted from students continuing their education in the 2017/2018 school year with the intent of majoring in a curriculum which focuses on natural resources and/or conservation. Examples of acceptable programs of studies include: Environmental Sciences; Wildlife and/or Fisheries Biology; Environmental Resource Management; or other related programs, leading to an advanced degree (2yr Associate Degree or 4yr Baccalaureate Degree). The completed application must be received in the LCCD offi ce by March 31, 2017. The scholarship committee of LCCD will conduct a review of the applicants. Basis for the selection will be determined on past performance and activities, current school and community involvement, future purpose and direction, and communication skills. The scholarship committee, prior to the fi nal selection, will 2017 Annual Banquet interview the top candidates. An announcement of the successful ach year the Lancaster County Conservation District candidates will be made by May 15, 2017. The scholarships are recognizes individuals for their efforts in conservation made possible through an initial Ann Brown bequest, an annual Estewardship. This year, the Annual Banquet will be held fundraiser at the District Banquet, and with contributions from on Thursday, March 16, at 6:15 PM, at Yoder’s Restaurant. If individuals concerned that we maintain and protect our natural you would like to attend please call the District at 299-5361 x.5 resources. For more information and a scholarship application, to place a reservation by Wednesday, March 1. Tickets ($22) go to the District’s web site at www.lancasterconservation.org, or include a delicious banquet meal, award presentations and live contact the offi ce at 717-299-5361, ext.5. auction to benefi t the District’s Ann Brown Scholarship.