Native Plants
Ordering & Pickup
Orders are not shipped. EVER.
Native Plant and Grasses Ordering Deadline is Friday, May 15th, 2026.
All native plants are sold in quart pots, 38 cell plug flats or garden kits. Quantities are limited, and orders are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
No refunds on spring orders cancelled after March 6th, 2026. Cancelled orders paid by credit card will be charged for credit card processing fees.
A reminder email or phone call will be made regarding pickup date and time.
If you are unable to pickup your order on the scheduled date, you must make other arrangements. We will not be responsible for lost or stolen plants that are not picked up on the scheduled pickup date.
The district reserves the right to cancel orders and refund payments due to reasons beyond our control.
We do not guarantee survival. Our liability ceases when seedlings are delivered to buyer or custom planter.
“It is unlawful for these trees, shrubs and other plants to be resold with the roots attached in accordance with the Insect Pest and Plant Disease Act, P.A. 189 of 1931, as amended.”
Mail-in and email orders, please use printable order form.
Plant Questions? Contact our Plant Person: (989) 287-2595
Native Plant & Grasses Pickup
Location: Big Rapids Community Library
426 S. Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Date: June 5th, 2026
Planning a Pollinator Paradise: A Hands-On Native Plant Workshop
Friday, June 5th, 2026 from 11am-12pm at the Big Rapids Community Library
Are you interested in native plants? Do you want to create a peaceful haven for pollinators, wildlife and yourself? Engage in an interactive workshop with Melanie Chasseur, our Program Support Specialist, as she showcases her process of designing The Pollinator Pathway at the Big Rapids Community Library. She will highlight her techniques for site selection, assessment, planning, implementation, and most importantly—enjoyment! Together, you’ll explore ideas, share experiences, and grow your curiosity with other nature-loving, like-minded plant-people. Through this step by step process, you will design a garden in your unique landscape, curate high quality species for local wildlife through our selection of locally grown Michigan-genotype native plants, and apply practical conservation techniques to design resilient, sustainable landscapes. Come prepared with the idea of a site you’d like to enhance and a willingness to learn and grow. Cultivate your connection with nature and leave inspired to transform your outdoor space into a Pollinator Paradise! Registration not required.