Residents and landowners in Daviess, Martin, and Orange Counties can receive free native shrubs by removing invasive plants like Burning Bush, Barberry, and Honeysuckle from their landscaping. The local Soil & Water Conservation Districts are offering up to three native plants per household through the “Trade-Up” program, supported by Duke Energy and Clean Water Indiana. Participants must sign up and remove invasives before plant pickup in early October. Shrub options include Ninebark, Black Chokeberry, and Coralberry. To sign up or learn more, visit this link or contact Emily Finch at Emily.Finch@in.nacdnet.net or 812-329-0048.
