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WASHTENAW COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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        • 2021 -YIES Learning Garden - Final Project Report
        • 2021 - Ann Arbor Open School - Final Project Report
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      • 2022 Speaker Series
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      • Tree Sale Distribution Volunteering
    • Fish Stock Day
    • Well Water Testing
    • Coffee & Conservation
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    • MAEAP
    • Farmer Cost-Share Opportunities
    • MI Farmland Preservation
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        • Common Tree Diseases & Pests
        • Crop Tree Management
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        • Likelihood of Deer Damage
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        • Timber Sales
        • Urban Trees
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Washtenaw County Conservation District
Assisting residents with the conservation, management and wise use of natural resources in Washtenaw County since 1948.

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Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale
Order Pick-up: Friday, September 30th, 2022 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103)

Sales require pre-order and will include a selection of six conifer trees, 26 native potted plants, and four native plant garden kits.
Online pre-sales end: Sunday, September 18th

Paper order forms are available by request and at the WCCD office:  705 N. Zeeb Rd., #201, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.
Paper form deadline:  September 9th
Order Here!
Volunteer!
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Sunday, October 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 pm at
Ypsilanti District Library, 
5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI

Are you willing to share extra native plants from your yard? Or are you looking for a few native plants to add? Please join us for a native plant swap on October 16th, 2022 at the Ypsilanti District Library! All gardeners are welcome to come to this potluck style event whether or not you bring a plant to "pass". If you bring plants to share, please label them. Please bring gloves and a trowel if you would like to help weed and install extra plants along the edges of the detention basin and/or pollinator garden at the Ypsilanti District Library.
Register Here
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Coffee & Conservation
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Thursday, September 15th, 2022 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at Washtenaw County Conservation District (705 N Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103)
Join us for a cup of joe and good conversation. This is an opportunity for Washtenaw County farmers to sit down with us and talk about land use, loss of farmland, development, and land access. There are multiple dates to choose from throughout the year, but please sign-up here so we can keep you informed.
Sign-up Here!
Learn about and RSVP for upcoming meetings, webinars and other events:
UPCOMING EVENTS
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​Thursday, September 8th, 2022 from 8:00 am to 11:30 am at Brines Farm (6384 Walsh Rd., Whitmore Lake, MI 48189) 
Join us to learn about regenerative agriculture techniques. In particular, we will discuss the benefits of keyline water management to conserve water and build topsoil as well as alley cropping – where rows of trees and/or shrubs are planted to create alleys within which agricultural crops can be produced. Plus, discover the potential for grazing cattle between the alleys as well as the benefits that cattle and other grazers can have on pasture health. Registration required.
Question? Please contact Paul Buzzard, MAEAP Technician, by emailing him at paul@washtenawcd.org, or call 734.302.8715.
For more information about the MAEAP, Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program, click here.
Register Here
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In 2021, the WCCD sold 148 rain barrels and 18 totes for water catchment! All together, that is potentially 13,090 gallons of rainwater diverted for each heavy rain!

​Would you like to join the others who are capturing this resource and helping to protect our drain ways & waterbodies from runoff? Click the button below to browse the store.
Shop now for Rain Barrels and supplies
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Washtenaw County Conservation District is pleased to announce the Farmer Cost-Share Program!

Possible projects covered by Cost-Share: 
  •  Riparian forest buffer 
  • Cover Crop Installation 
  • Pollinator Habitat plantings 
  • Contributions towards high tunnel installation 
  • Water, Soil and manure samples 
  • Contributions towards forest management and grazing plans 
  • Soil sample tests
  • Farm Safety Materials
  • ...and more!

For more information, click the "Learn More" button below. 
Learn More

Our Mission
​To assist residents and landowners with the conservation, management, and wise use of natural resources of Washtenaw County.

What We Do
We assist Washtenaw County residents through countywide resource assessments,  conservation resource distributions, conservation education, and  one-on-one technical assistance.
​Who We Are
The Washtenaw County Conservation District is a local government agency. Serving Washtenaw County, office located in
Ann Arbor, MI.

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New address:
705 N. Zeeb Rd
​Suite 201
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
-1560
734.302.8715 (Main)

Megan DeLeeuw - Executive Director - megan@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8710
Summer Roberts- Community Forester- ​summer@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8716
Doug Reith - Resource Coordinator - doug@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8713 
Dru Mark-Wilson- Outreach Coordinator- dru@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8715

Nick Machinski - Conservation Specialist - nick@washtenawcd.org​, 734.302.8711 
Erez Brandvain - Conservation Technician - erez@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8714
Paul Buzzard - Conservation Technician - paul@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8715
Deborah Shad - Administrative Assistant - deborah@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8715 




Washtenaw County Conservation District
(734) 302-8715
info@washtenawcd.org

​ 705 N. Zeeb Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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    • Contact Us
    • Annual Reports
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    • Board of Directors
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      • Career Opportunities
    • Resource Assessment >
      • 2021 Results
      • 2016 Results
    • 2020 Millage
    • FOIA Requests
    • Annual Meeting
    • Conservation Update Newsletter
    • WCCD in the News
  • Store
  • Resources
    • School & Community Habitat Grant >
      • 2021 Awardees >
        • 2021 - Bird Center of Michigan
        • 2021 - Pittsfield Village Meadow- Final Project Report
        • 2021 - University Palisades Entrance Island- Final Project Report
        • 2021 -YIES Learning Garden - Final Project Report
        • 2021 - Ann Arbor Open School - Final Project Report
      • Applicant Resources
    • Rain barrels & Composters >
      • Rain Barrels Information
      • Rain Barrel Common Questions
    • Tool and Equipment Rental >
      • Reserve Tools & Equipment
      • Hand Tool Rentals
      • Herbicide Application Tool Rentals
      • Tool Rental Calendar
      • Equipment Rental Calendar
    • Contractor Lists
    • Hunter Access Program
  • Events
    • 2022 Native Plant Expo & Marketplace >
      • 2022 Sponsors
      • 2022 Spring Native Plant pre-sale
      • 2022 Speaker Series
    • Tree & Shrub Distributions >
      • Tree Sale Distribution Volunteering
    • Fish Stock Day
    • Well Water Testing
    • Coffee & Conservation
    • Public Meetings Calendar
  • Conservation Planning
    • NRCS Farm Bill Programs
    • MAEAP
    • Farmer Cost-Share Opportunities
    • MI Farmland Preservation
    • Invasive Species
  • Education
    • Workshops & Programs >
      • Community Conservation Education
      • Conservation Agriculture Education
      • Conservation Stewards Program
    • Online resources >
      • Agriculture >
        • Farmland Preservation
        • Soils >
          • Washtenaw County Soils
          • Soil Sampling >
            • Soil Sampling Article
            • Homeowner Soil Testing
            • Agricultural Soil Testing
        • Windbreaks
        • Composting >
          • Composters
      • Forestry >
        • Tree & Shrub Planting Guide
        • Common Tree Diseases & Pests
        • Crop Tree Management
        • Fruit Tree Planting & Care
        • Likelihood of Deer Damage
        • Other Forestry Links
        • Pruning Forest Trees
        • Timber Sales
        • Urban Trees
      • Insects >
        • Animal & Insect Repellents
      • Invasive Species & Control
      • Native Plants >
        • Planting Native Plants
        • Seeding Wildflowers
      • Recycling
      • Water >
        • Groundwater >
          • Groundwater Protection - Agriculture
        • Pond Construction >
          • Pond Management
        • Rain Gardens
        • Shoreline Property
        • Stormwater Runoff & Management
        • Stream Bank Erosion and Control
        • Wells >
          • Water Testing
          • Water Screening Events
        • Wetlands >
          • Wetland Mitigation Banking
        • Wildlife >
          • Brush Piles
          • Clearcutting
          • Den Trees
      • Tree of Heaven
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