Invasive Species Injector now available for rent! The injector is used for treating Japanese, Bohemian, giant knotweeds, invasive phragmites. Rental is free with a $50 refundable deposit is required at pick up. Rental information can be found here.
Upcoming Events:
September 26th: Free Nitrate & Nitrite Water Testing. Thursday, September 26th from 8AM-4PM at the WCCD office (7203 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor 48103). Please review instructions on how to collect your sample before you drop off the sample.
October 11th: Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale. Friday, from 2 - 6 PM. at the Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd) in Building F. Order form here. Online sales now open. Some species are out of stock. Designs by Nature, LLC will be selling additional native plants during pick up times. Pre-order deadline September 27th.
October 22nd: Planting and Maintaining Trees. Tuesday, October 22nd from 5-6:30 PM. Workshop will be outdoors. 8778 Eiseman Rd, Manchester, MI 48158. RSVP here. Cost is $10 per person. Topics will include: site selection and preparation, proper planting techniques, what to look for in the first year of growth and how to care for your trees for long term health. Featuring Ivich Fraser, Entomologist with the U.S. Forest Service and hosted by Vic Mann, WCCD "Tree Conservationist of the Year 2017" award winner.
January 16th: 72nd WCCD Annual Meeting. Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 6:30PM at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor 48103).
April 17th & 18th: Spring Tree & Shrub Distribution! Friday, April 17th and Saturday April 18th. Order forms will be sent out with the Annual Report in December and posted on the website. Store will open for sales January 2020.
May 30th: Second Annual Native Plant Expo & Marketplace. Saturday, May 30th from 9AM-1PM
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Our Mission
To assist landowners with, and provide leadership in, the conservation, management and wise use of natural resources of Washtenaw County.
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What We Do
We assist land owners through a variety of programs, technical assistance and resource distribution.
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The Washtenaw County Conservation District is a local agency of state government.
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Our Partners
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Washtenaw County Conservation District 7203 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor MI 48103-9506 Office: (734) 761-6721, ext. 5 megan.deleeuw@macd.org |
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