AKELEY — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ State Forest Nursery will open seedling sales for spring 2026 at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Landowners across Minnesota can order native, bareroot tree seedlings for their properties. Planting trees provides many benefits, including creating wildlife habitat, protecting soil and water, and supporting a healthy forest products economy, the DNR stated in a news release.
This year, the DNR is launching a new online ordering system in an effort to make purchasing easier and more efficient. Customers can view seedling inventory online to see exactly what’s in stock and place orders right away.
The DNR strongly encourages customers to create a LoginMN account so they can track status, view order history and pay online.
“We’re excited to launch a system that makes ordering simple and convenient for landowners,” stated Sarah Ebert, State Forest Nursery supervisor, in the release. “Planting native trees helps build healthier and more resilient forests for all Minnesotans to enjoy.”
The nursery has a strong supply of oak seedlings this year, offering landowners a chance to grow one of Minnesota’s majestic trees. Oaks provide food and shelter for hundreds of native species; their acorns feed deer, turkeys, squirrels and many other wildlife.
In addition to oaks, the nursery offers more than 20 other native coniferous and deciduous tree species. The minimum order is 300 seedlings, which can be customized in increments of 100 per species. Depending on site conditions and goals, an acre typically accommodates 300 to 700 bareroot seedlings.
Landowners are encouraged to contact a local DNR forester for site-specific advice or to learn about potential cost share funding.
Seedling sales remain open through April 3, 2026, or until stock is sold out.
For more information and to create a LoginMN account before sales open, visit the DNR website.
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