Land Conservation ONLINE ToolkitAre you interested in connecting with an organization or business that can help you assess, manage, or preserve your property in Washtenaw County? Check out our online toolkit for landowners,
including a fun quiz, to find the right resources! |
Conservation NewsletterStay up to date with monthly Conservation Newsletter about Washtenaw Conservation District happenings! Thank you!You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Help us collect Common Milkweed Seeds to be re distributed with the help of Seeds to Community in Washtenaw County Parks! Click below to learn why and how we can work together to maintain habitat for the Monarch Butterflies!
Washtenaw County Conservation District is pleased to announce the Farmer Cost-Share Program!
Possible projects covered by Cost-Share:
For more information, click the "Learn More" button below. |
Learn about and RSVP for upcoming meetings, webinars and other events:
January 16th, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI Join us in commemorating another year of service to our community at the Washtenaw County Conservation District's 77th Annual Celebration, held at Cobblestone Farm in Ann Arbor, MI. Attendees will enjoy a delicious farm-to-table dinner provided by Harvest Kitchen, along with a keynote presentation by Bridget O'Brien of Gateway Farm, focusing on the connection between a permaculture mindset and conservation. Tickets: $20 per person, which includes your meal. The Washtenaw County Conservation District sells rain barrels, composters, and related supplies for water catchment systems and composting systems. These practices conserve rainwater and prevent runoff, and composting practices reduce food waste.
Make a difference!
Connect with Megan, our Climate Smart Farm Specialist, to dive deeper and become a pivotal part of shaping a sustainable farming community! Your insights matter, and together, we can sow the seeds of positive change. |
Our Mission
To assist residents and landowners with the conservation, management, and wise use of natural resources of Washtenaw County.
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What We Do
We assist Washtenaw County residents through countywide resource assessments, conservation resource distributions, conservation education, and one-on-one technical assistance.
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The Washtenaw County Conservation District is a local government agency. Serving Washtenaw County, office located in
Ann Arbor, MI. |
Our Partners
Office address:
705 N. Zeeb Rd
Suite 201
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-1560
734.302.8715 (Main)
Farmer Programs
Nick Machinski - Conservation Specialist - [email protected], 734.302.8711
Paul Buzzard - Conservation Technician (MAEAP) - [email protected], 734.302.8715
Matt DeJonge – Conservation Technician (NRCS) - [email protected], 734.302.8715
John Scaramucci - Outreach Coordinator - [email protected], 734.302.8715
Megan Phillips Goldenberg - Mi Climate Smart Farm Project Specialist - [email protected], 734.302.8715
Jill Dohner - MiFarmLink Specialist - [email protected], 734.302.8715
Residential & Municipal Programs
(Hiring) - Community Forester- [email protected], 734.302.8716
Doug Reith - Resource Specialist - [email protected], 734.302.8713
Dru Mark-Wilson- Outreach Coordinator- [email protected], 734.302.8715
Rebecca Mackey - Seasonal Staff - [email protected], 734.302.8715
Administration
Summer Roberts, Executive Director - [email protected], 734.302.8716
Deborah Shad – Finance Administrator - [email protected], 734.302.8715
Molly Eassa- Executive Assistant – [email protected] , 734.302.8715
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Physical office closed in observance of federal and state holidays as well as July 3rd & 5th and between December 24th - January 1st. Staff may work remotely on non-holiday days.