Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria

Tree Steward Scott Knudsen and his wife Jennifer Pease organize this native plant sale, which is attended by multiple native plant vendors. Three to four volunteers are needed for each of two 3-hour shifts, assisting with set up, staffing information tables, running a plant-sitting area, and helping to clean up. The sale itself runs from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, April 27.

Location: Church of St. Clement at 1701 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302.

The vendors begin setting up around 6am, so there will be plenty of activity in the church parking lot by the time TS volunteers arrive. Volunteers should park on Crestwood, Oakcrest, or Dogwood or elsewhere in the neighborhood. (It actually will help if volunteers park farther away and walk to the site.)

Once volunteers arrive at the site, they should look for either Scott or his wife Jennifer. They will be wearing bright, reflective safety vests, so they should be easy to spot. Scott will be wearing orange and Jennifer will be wearing yellow.

For other Tree Stewards who are not volunteering, you can help the sale just by showing up and buying a couple of plants! You will find native perennials, shrubs, and trees for sun or shade. Eleven vendors from Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and D.C. will be hosted this spring.

If you haven't been to this event before, some photos of the Spring 2023 NANPS are attached below. Over 1,000 people came to that sale. This event is now in its 21st year. (This spring's event will be the 39th native plant sale organized by Scott.) Thank you to all of the Tree Stewards who have helped Scott and Jennifer continue this event for so long!

The vendors are listed on the sale website at www.NorthernAlexandriaNativePlantSale.org. People are encouraged to contact them in advance to order plants. Find more information on the NANPS Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NorthernAlexandriaNativePlantSale. If you have any questions, contact Scott at 571-232-0375 or cscottknudsen@gmail.com.