Upcoming Events:
Spring Tree & Shrub and Native Plant Pre-Sales now OPEN! A copy of the order forms will be sent in the mail with our 2018 Annual Report. Copies can also be picked up at the WCCD office (7203 Jackson Rd) and online ordering is available now. PICK UP DATES: April 26th and 27th at Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd). All forms are downloadable below:
Tree and Native Plant Sale Details & Overview
Tree Sale Order Form
Native Plant Pre-Order Form
Tree Comparison Chart
Native Plant Comparison Chart
Fruit Tree Details
February 21st: Washtenaw Farmer Shop Talk. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Washtenaw County Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd). Join us for discussions and presentations on various conservation topics. Free lunch included. This event is organized in partnership with the Farmer-Led Conservation Work Group. Please RSVP by February 18th.
February 27th: Pesticide Review Class. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. MSU Extension office (705 N. Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor 48107). This is a review of the pesticide core manual. Participants can receive 4 MDARD recertification credits and/or credit toward the MAEAP Phase 1 verification. Cost is $10.
March 6th: Introduction to Native Plant Gardening. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Scio Township Hall (827 N Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103). Vern Stephens of Designs by Nature, LLC will introduce native plant characteristics, varieties, site selection, site preparation, garden installation and maintenance. Cost is $10. RSVP by March 4th.
March 21st: MAEAP celebration at the Capital! Lansing Center, Lansing. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Join us in celebrating 5,000 verifications. Lunch is free and included. RSVP by January 25th to reserve space on the bus.
March 27th: Introduction to Beekeeping. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Scio Township Hall (827 N Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103). Interested in becoming a beekeeper? This workshop will cover the basics including: vocab, hive equipment and usage, protective gear, bee anatomy, hive health, etc. Cost is $10. RSVP by March 25th.
Interested in becoming a vendor for the 1st Annual Native Plant Expo & Marketplace on June 1, 2019? Find vendor application here.
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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) 205-1219 District Manager cell: (734) 718-5506 megan.deleeuw@macd.org |
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