Office address:
2408 E Benson Road
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Shed address:
1120 E 72nd St N
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Directions: 2 miles south of the Renner corner, or 3/4 mile north of I-90 and Cliff on the west side of the road
Phones:
John’s Cell – (605) 370-3480
Natural Resources Conservation Service – (605) 330-4515 extension 3
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2021 Native Plant Order Form — due July 30, 2021
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