Washtenaw County Conservation District

Washtenaw County Conservation District Assisting residents with the conservation, management and wise use of their natural resources in Washtenaw County.

The Washtenaw County Conservation District is a local agency of Michigan state government that assists Washtenaw County landowners and residents with the conservation and management of their natural resources. With direct technical assistance or referrals to other experts, we're your gateway to conservation.

Ann Arbor-Saline Area Pocket Forest Tour, June 16, 10:00 am to 3:00 pmJoin on Tuesday for a tour of the Miyawaki-inspire...
06/14/2026

Ann Arbor-Saline Area Pocket Forest Tour, June 16, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Join on Tuesday for a tour of the Miyawaki-inspired mini-forests of our area, to learn from the experiences of the creators. Tour is put together by TreeTown Urban Forest Team at Pocketforests.org.

A representative of each forest will be on hand to introduce us to their project and answer questions. Note: this is not a garden tour (the forests are just getting started!), rather it’s a chance for forest-makers to share their experiences thus far. Join us at as many of the locations as your schedule allows. See this map of the route. Specific directions for locating the first three forests will be sent to registrants closer to the date.

Admission: Free, Register to reserve a spot.

10:00: Toyota’s “Morizukuri Forest” 8777 Platt Rd., Saline
11:00: Buhr Park, 2751 Packard St, Ann Arbor
11:45 : Break for sack lunch at County Farm Park
12:15: County Farm Park, 2230 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor
1:00: Mika LaVaque-Manty’s residence, 1160 Bardstown Trail, Ann Arbor
1:45: Ella Bourland’s residence, 1219 Wright St. Ann Arbor
2:30: Kris Olsson’s residence, 1213 DhuVarren Rd., Ann Arbor
Those who would like to carpool (at least to the Saline forest–the rest are closer together) can meet at 9:35 a.m. at County Farm Park parking lot. Bring whatever you feel you might need for the day: sack lunch, water, folding chair, sunhat, or whatever! For background, please check out PocketForests.org, including the video and FAQ page.

Register: https://www.gpgardencenter.org/events/ann-arbor-saline-area-pocket-forest-tour/?utm_campaign=ucf+news&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=govdelivery

June 20th, 2026 Agricole Farm Stop is hosting Agri-fest 2026, a downtown marketplace event to help fundraise for their ...
06/12/2026

June 20th, 2026 Agricole Farm Stop is hosting Agri-fest 2026, a downtown marketplace event to help fundraise for their community initiative, Our Neighbor's Basket.

This program has helped improve local food access in our community while ensuring our farmers are paid full price for their goods. Since December 2025, they have given out 66 baskets to date!

This lively street fair and marketplace will be held in Agricole’s ‘parking lot,’ aka the Jackson St. parking spaces on the north side of the building. There will be farm, food, and artisan vendors as well as kid-friendly activities and Quarantine Records spinning tunes 🎵

06/11/2026

We work for YOU (Washtenaw County) and we want to focus on what you care about the most.

Please let us know your top environmental concerns and share your best ideas on how we can support conservation in our community.

Take the survey by June 15th!

www.washtenawcd.org/survey

Pop-Up Rain Garden Tour📅Thursday, June 18th, 2026,🕑7:00-8:30 PM📌5453 Talladay Rd. Milan, 48160Join us to see the pretty ...
06/11/2026

Pop-Up Rain Garden Tour

📅Thursday, June 18th, 2026,
🕑7:00-8:30 PM
📌5453 Talladay Rd. Milan, 48160

Join us to see the pretty little rain garden Grace built. Have you struggled to connect the pipe to the rain garden? She struggled too, and ultimately prevailed. See how she fixed the problem - and went on to build another rain garden! Hear about her struggles and triumphs. A rural rain garden - they make a difference!

Join fellow farmers, practitioners, researchers, and community members at Michigan's 2026 State of the Western Lake Erie...
06/10/2026

Join fellow farmers, practitioners, researchers, and community members at Michigan's 2026 State of the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) Conference, which will focus on tri-state progress, ongoing project updates, and community resilience in reducing nutrient pollution in Michigan’s watersheds that drain into the Western Basin of Lake Erie.
The conference will include a mix of plenary, concurrent sessions, and posters where attendees will learn about DAP updates, program and project outcomes, new research findings, and more. Come to learn, meet new people, and ask questions!

Date: June 23rd, 2026
Time: 8:30am-6pm
Location: Adrian Tobias Center, Adrian, MI
Register: https://graham.umich.edu/event/2026-state-western-lake-erie-basin-conference

Did you know you can borrow tools for free from the Washtenaw Tool Bank Collective?The Washtenaw County Conservation Dis...
06/09/2026

Did you know you can borrow tools for free from the Washtenaw Tool Bank Collective?

The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD), Growing Hope Urban Farm, and Sunflower Farm Market have combined forces to create the Washtenaw Tool Bank Collective. We offer various tools & equipment for farming, gardening, and conservation projects serving the Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, and greater Washtenaw communities.

The online system allows borrowers to browse, reserve, and borrow tools from all hub locations.

Loan reservations must be for one location at a time. Tools must be checked out and returned to the same location.

https://tools.washtenawcd.org/products?sectionId=1

See the Trees and Sample the Forest!Date/Time: June 13, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMRegistration Deadline: June 11, 2026 - 11:...
06/08/2026

See the Trees and Sample the Forest!

Date/Time: June 13, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Registration Deadline: June 11, 2026 - 11:59 PM

Event location: West Scio Preserve, 317 Dino Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Brush up on your tree identification skills and forest forensics with this forest sampling session at West Scio Preserve. Ecologists Jacqueline Courteau and Anna Cone will lead participants through a review of key woody plants (trees, shrubs, and vines) and point out how to look for clues to land use history. Then we’ll work in groups to learn basic forest plot sampling techniques to describe and monitor forest species composition and predict successional trajectories. Be prepared to encounter ticks and mosquitoes and to walk off trail (wear long pants and close-toed shoes). Bring a water bottle and snack if needed.

This event will take place rain or shine, so please plan to dress for the weather.

This event is sponsored by the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program and the Michigan Naturalist Program. This program is open to all. Participants need not be an alumni of either program in order to participate.

Registration is $10/participant. Register by Thursday, June 11th. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.

Please be sure the date and time of this workshop fits your schedule before registering. No refunds will be issued for this event.

Register here: https://events.anr.msu.edu/SeeTreesSampleForest/

Event listing: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/see-the-trees-and-sample-the-forest

Questions about this event? Contact Anna Cone (503-784-2227).

Registration-related questions? Contact BinduBhakta (248-396-9777 or [email protected])

Recently, WCCD staff Kim Williams-Guillén spoke on a panel for The Accredited Certifiers Association. The ACA strives to...
06/07/2026

Recently, WCCD staff Kim Williams-Guillén spoke on a panel for The Accredited Certifiers Association. The ACA strives to ensure consistent implementation of USDA Organic Regulations through collaboration and education of accredited certification agencies.
The session opened with a brief review of the challenges and opportunities uncovered through the work of Midwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program, setting the stage for an open discussion with organic farmers and inspectors representing a variety of farm types. Panelists shared firsthand experiences with certification and explored how certifiers and the broader organic community can better support small and transitioning producers, including through mentorship and reducing the burden of the certification process.

06/06/2026

What Makes the Great Lakes Flora Special? - Dr. Tony Reznicek pt 2

At the Native Plant Expo 2026

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705 N. Zeeb Road, Suite 201
Ann Arbor, MI
48103

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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