Forest Exploration Center and Native Tree Nursery
Native Plant Sale
Tuesdays, September 16 and 23
9am to 3pm
Wednesdays, September 17 and 24
9am to 3pm
Saturday, September 27
10am to 1pm
View our available species Plant List.
Please note that more species will be available than listed.
Plant Sale Information
Who can buy your plants?
Anyone! Yes, that means you!
How much are your plants?
- Trees and shrubs: $20-$30
- Herbaceous plants: $10-15
Can I only buy plants during those dates and times?
- For now, those are our only drop-in sale times. If you’d like to purchase from us outside of those hours or make an order in advance, please email our nursery manager, Audrey at abodenlos@ReforestOurFuture.org
- We will have two major plant sales a year – one in the spring and one in the fall.
Why buy from Reforest Our Future?
- Our plants are native, which are beneficial for all sorts of reasons!
- Our trees are young and small (between 1-2 years old).
What’s the benefit of native plants?
- Native plants are used to living in our very specific environment, which means they’ll require less care from you (like less watering during times of drought).
- Native plants support our ecosystem, so you’ll get to see more beautiful butterflies and birds around!
- Native plants can be solutions for your particular needs – have a low spot where water pools? Need to retain a hillside from eroding? Looking for something to give your yard some privacy all year long? We have trees for all that and more.
What’s the benefit of buying young trees?
Trees that are matured for a long time in the nursery often have defects in their roots due to growing in pots or being dug out of the ground. Older trees can also be more difficult to establish in a new location, but young trees can spring back faster. Plus, the smaller the tree, the easier to plant!
Growing Trees
We grow native trees and shrubs that would look great in any landscape.
Western Pennsylvania has an incredible selection of native trees, many of which can be found in the forest surrounding our nursery. We collect seeds from these trees and grow them until they are ready to be planted into new Patches of local forest.
Join us if you are interested in learning how to grow native trees by signing up for volunteer days at the nursery or attending one of our informative events.
Our first round of trees will be available for sale, fall 2025.
Programs & Events
Reforest Our Future is dedicated to providing informative programs that are sure to bring you and your family closer to nature. Between the Forest Exploration Center and 2,000 beautiful acres of Brady’s Run Park that surrounds it, there is plenty to see and experience at our fun-filled events.
Become empowered by plants on Tree ID Hikes and Native Plant Landscaping workshops and don’t forget to sign up your kids this summer to become Forest Explorers.
Meet like-minded people and have a good time in the great outdoors!
Volunteering
All hands on deck for restoring our forest. There is plenty to do and we sure could use a hand starting seeds and caring for plants at our nursery. The pots-abilities are endless! Whether you need service hours or just feel like getting your hands dirty, join our growing team of ROF volunteers.
Field Trips
Everybody loves field trips! We offer customizable excursions complete with hands-on experience for schools, community groups and corporate outings. Contact us to schedule your visit.
Friends of ROF
Friends of Reforest Our Future is a collaborative group that is helping make reforestation a household name. If you want to get involved with planting trees, sharing knowledge, and a community of individuals who are passionate about making the world a better place, look no further!
Video from Grand Opening of Forest Exploration Center and Native Tree Nursery, April 2025.