By Pam Coder, Muscatine County Soil and Water Conservation District

MUSCATINE, Iowa–The Muscatine Soil and Water Conservation District is offering bare root trees for sale. They will accept orders at their office at 3500 Oakview Drive, Suite A in Muscatine and must receive them, with payment, by March 15.  Money raised goes toward scholarships, educational programs, and other community projects. The District is also selling Plantskydd, a rain resistant animal repellent to help protect your trees and vegetation from deer and rabbits. It is available as a liquid or powder in prices ranging from $23 to $75. To obtain an order form for any of these items, stop by the Soil and Water Conservation District office, the ISU Extension Service, or call Pam Coder at 563-263-7944 extension 3 or email [email protected].  If you would also like to join Muscatine Soil and Water Conservation District in their efforts to conserve our natural resources, you may become a partner by making a tax-deductible donation to the Muscatine County Soil and Water Conservation District.