Conservation Tour 04/15/2024
Are you curious about what is going on in the conservation world in Kalkaska County? This is your chance to find out! Join us for a day of discovery and appreciation for the delicate balance between human activity and the preservation of our natural resources. On May 11, we will be ‘touring’ Kalkaska County to…… Continue reading →
Cass County MI tree & plant sale 01/18/2023
Annual tree seedling sale featuring native trees and shrub varieties as well as fruiting plants for the edible landscape and native plants to enhance shorelines and rain gardens.… Continue reading →
MACD Secures $3M in State Funding for Conservation Districts 11/18/2021
This September, the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) secured base operational funding from Michigan’s State Legislative budget for the first time in 12 years. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) awarded 169 grants totaling an estimated $9.7 million to 75 Michigan conservation districts (CDs) to implement voluntary conservation practices on private…… Continue reading →
Michigan conservation district focuses on Japanese, giant knotweed 08/14/2018
Michigan conservation districts are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and other partners to focus on Japanese and giant knotweed in an effort to help forest resiliency and wildlife habitat. “A lot of it has to do with teamwork, going after the invasive species,” Jenny Ricker, district manager for Iron Baraga Conservation District, said.…… Continue reading →