Time to plan for SPRING planting!
Upcoming Events:
February 18th: Organics and Alternative Markets for Field Crops in Washtenaw County. Tuesday, February 18th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd). Looking to diversify your field crop production into organic, niche grains, or hemp production? Join the Washtenaw County Conservation District, Michigan State University Extension, and the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau to learn about the production and market opportunities for these alternative cropping systems in Michigan. Free lunch to follow. RSVP with the MSUE here.
March 3rd: Pollinator Gardens Workshop. Wednesday, March 3rd from 6-8 p.m. Location TBA. Vern Stephens of Designs By Nature LLC will discuss the benefits of pollinator gardens, site selection, site prep, species selection, installation, management and maintenance. Cost is $10 per person. RSVP
April 14th: Volunteer Training for Tree Sale. Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 6-7PM and dinner to follow! We recommend any volunteer helping during the tree sale distribution attend this training. RSVP with the District Manager, Megan DeLeeuw.
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.
March 3rd: Pollinator Gardens Workshop. Wednesday, March 3rd from 6-8 p.m. Location TBA. Vern Stephens of Designs By Nature LLC will discuss the benefits of pollinator gardens, site selection, site prep, species selection, installation, management and maintenance. Cost is $10 per person. RSVP
April 14th: Volunteer Training for Tree Sale. Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 6-7PM and dinner to follow! We recommend any volunteer helping during the tree sale distribution attend this training. RSVP with the District Manager, Megan DeLeeuw.
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 29th: Native Plant Expo & Marketplace Prep and Set up. Friday, May 29th starting at 8AM. Help us set up and get ready for the big event the following day! We will be packing Native Plant pre-orders, setting up displays, signage, etc. RSVP with the District Manager, Megan DeLeeuw.
May 30th: Second Annual Native Plant Expo & Marketplace. Saturday, May 30th from 9AM-1PM. The Native Plant Expo & Marketplace offers landowners one convenient location to shop for Michigan native plants from several Michigan native plant growers, learn how to establish and maintain native landscapes and connect with companies specializing in planning native landscapes.
Native Plant Expo & Marketplace Keynote speaker:
Brenda Dziedzic, author of, Raising Butterflies in the Garden.
Saturday, May 30th at 10 AM at Washtenaw County Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd) as part of the Native Plant Expo & Marketplace. Free to the public!
May 30th: Second Annual Native Plant Expo & Marketplace. Saturday, May 30th from 9AM-1PM. The Native Plant Expo & Marketplace offers landowners one convenient location to shop for Michigan native plants from several Michigan native plant growers, learn how to establish and maintain native landscapes and connect with companies specializing in planning native landscapes.
Native Plant Expo & Marketplace Keynote speaker:
Brenda Dziedzic, author of, Raising Butterflies in the Garden.
Saturday, May 30th at 10 AM at Washtenaw County Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd) as part of the Native Plant Expo & Marketplace. Free to the public!
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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 distributions.
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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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