Mecosta and Osceola-Lake Conservation Districts

06/12/2026

Mecosta County MSU Extension
Muskegon River Watershed Assembly
North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area

Michigan State Extension opens registration for 2026 Conservation Stewards Program
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06/12/2026

Way to go North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area!

NCCISMA secures grant funds for wild parsnip mitigation.
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06/11/2026

This wonderful program is coming to Mecosta, Osceola and Lake Counties!

Registration is now available for the 2026 Conservation Stewards Program through MSU Extension and local partners! With course themes ranging from ecology basics to Michigan’s conservation heritage, natural communities and ecosystems, this opportunity is one you won’t want to miss.

To find a cohort location near you and to learn more about the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program, visit canr.msu.edu/csp.

06/10/2026

Enrollment Period is OPEN For the Hunting Access Program. Learn more at https://www.mecostacd.org/hap or by calling District Forester, Soren Murphy, at (231) 408-3567

06/06/2026

WOOD you like an exemption on certain taxes?​

Don't forget to enroll your private forestland in MDARD's Qualified Forest Program. Application materials must be submitted by September 1, 2026 for the 2027 tax year.​

See the comment below for more information.

06/06/2026

The Pollinator Pathway is planted!🌱🌸🎉
A deep thank you to our amazing volunteers that helped plant over 15 species and of native plants today at the Big Rapids community library in the drizzle!! Perfect weather for plants!

This was an amazing accomplishment through our partnerships with so many awesome Big Rapids businesses and organizations. We are so proud to create habitat right here in downtown Big Rapids, to beautify the space, and spread of mission of educational and technical assistance for natural resources.

Visit the library to experience the garden transform over the summer. And throughout the may years to come. I hope you are inspired to create your own Pollinator Pathway!

06/05/2026

Add some beauty and longevity to your landscape through our Native Plant Sale!