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Adapt & Thrive in Washtenaw County

From the Dust Bowl a century ago to our rapidly changing climate today, we're here with the resources you need.

For Farmers

Technical and financial assistance to integrate conservation practices.

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For Residents

We provide services, conservation sales, grants, tools, education, and more for all residents engaged in conservation.

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Our Impact

  • 2,500 Acres of Land environmentally verified through MAEAP in 2023

  • 7.5+ Million Trees distributed since 1951

  • 688+ Acres of Cover Crop provided via WCCD Cost Share since 2021

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Upcoming Events & Workshops

  • Sep
    25

    2026 Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale

    Friday, September 25, 2026, 1 - 6pm

    Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
    5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    United States

    PRE-SALE PERIOD: 
    Store Opens (Pre-Order): Monday, August 3
    Paper Forms Deadline: September 7
    Online Store Deadline: Sunday, September 13

    PICK-UP DATES: 
    Friday, September 25, 2026  1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

    EXTRA PLANTS SALE:
    Friday, September 25, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. ONLY

  • Sep
    28

    iNaturalist Training and Community Bioblitz

    Monday, September 28, 2026, 1 - 4pm

    Freeman Environmental Education Center
    3540 Dixboro Ln
    Ann Arbor, MI
    United States

    Students, families, and community naturalists are invited to join us for an afternoon of nature observation, appreciation, and documentation! We will begin with an indoor training from 1-2 pm on how to use iNaturalist and the observation protocol we will be using. From 2-4 pm, we break into small teams and head outdoors to make and record observations in the forests, fields, and gardens

  • Oct
    3

    2026 Well Water Testing

    Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9am - 3pm

    Washtenaw County Conservation District (RM 2304)
    705 N. Zeeb Rd, Suite 201
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    United States

    The Washtenaw County Conservation District and students from Eastern Michigan University (EMU) will be testing well water samples on Saturday, October 3 from 9am to 3pm at Room 2304, 705 N. Zeeb Rd.  Some of the tests that will be run include nitrate/nitrite, pH, turbidity and more.  This event is for those who are interested in getting their private wells tested (city’s regularly test their drinking water). 

  • Oct
    10

    Washtenaw Conserved Farm Tour

    Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9am - 12:30pm

    Washtenaw Conservation Collective
    MI
    United States

    Visit two historic farms in Sharon and Sylvan townships to learn about their operations and farm heritage. The tours will be on two separate farms and involve guided tours, interpretive hikes to notable features and highlighting some unique natural areas. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, registration is required to attend.

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