Now Taking Seedling Orders!

It is time to think about SPRING! ACD is taking pre-orders for the annual tree and shrub sale. Pickup is on the last Saturday in April.

• Order early to guarantee availability
• Over 25+ species available
• You do not need to be an Anoka County Resident to order.
• All trees and shrubs are sold as bare-root seedlings.
• Most are sold in bundles of ten for $24 or twenty-five for $46 - not including tax.
• Native prairie seed and tree aides are also available.
• PICK UP LOCATION -Anoka Conservation District - in Pole Building (lower lot)

Pick up details announced at the beginning of April 2026 (typically the last Saturday in April).

Order online today or contact Kathy Berkness, Office Administrator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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ACD Tree Sale - Order Now!

Photo: Showing a saw pruning a tree in the winter

The best time of year to prune most trees in Minnesota is winter. Wounds can heal while pests and diseases are at their winter standstill. It's also a good time to see the tree's form for attractive pruning. If you don't have trees (who couldn't use a few more?), ACD's annual tree sale is open. Trees are now being ordered and will be picked up in the spring. All are seedlings, available in bundles of 10 for $24-30 or bundles of 25 for $46-58. Prairie seed is also available. Please order early for the best selection; we intend to sell out of everything. Order online at www.AnokaSWCD.org. For more information contact Kathy Berkness, Office Administrator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Learn With ACD's Video Library 

ACD has developed informative videos on a variety of topics, all of which can be accessed on ACD's website and YouTube Channel. The videos cover topics such as signs and causes of erosion, river-friendly lawn care, and various best management practices. The "Our Connection" video series is both informative and easy to follow, and has become a valuable educational tool for teaching students about the environment. For more information contact Kathy Berkness, Office Administrator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Spring Meeting with ACD Staff & Supervisors

The ACD Board (pictured on top) and staff (pictured below) met this spring to update their annual plan. ACD identified several keystone endeavors for each of the foundational resources: Surface Water, Ecological Resources, Groundwater, Soils, and Community and General Operations. This annual meeting enables ACD staff and supervisors to discuss the progress made in each endeavor and identify the areas that need improvement.
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Tour ACD Projects!

Photo: Screenshot of interactive map of ACD projects throughout Anoka County

ACD serves all of Anoka County's 369,000 residents, spanning 284,000 acres, 72 lakes, 446 miles of streams and rivers and critical groundwater resources. ACD staff have been busy working on projects to improve and maintain natural resource throughout Anoka County. Projects include lakeshore & streambank stabilizations, rain gardens, habitat restorations, and many more. Learn more about what is going on in your neighborhood by taking an interactive project tour today! For more information contact Kathy Berkness, Office Administrator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

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