Oakland Conservation District

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The Oakland Conservation District is a locally organized, special-purpose unit of state government that provides natural resource information and technical assistance to Oakland County residents.

Native Plant Sale is open.Thanks to everyone who came out for the Spring Tree & Shrub Sale. Thousands of seedlings are i...
04/30/2026

Native Plant Sale is open.

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Spring Tree & Shrub Sale. Thousands of seedlings are in the ground across Oakland County because of you. Now we're rolling into our Native Plug Sale.

45+ Oakland County natives. Flowering perennials, grasses, and sedges. $5 each.

Order by Friday, May 15.
Pickup Tuesday, May 26, 3 to 7 pm at the office: 7150 Dixie Hwy, Suite 1, Clarkston.

Shop: https://oaklandcd.myshopify.com/collections/all

While it may seem pollinator-friendly, Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii) is a nonnative shrub that often escapes gardens...
03/30/2026

While it may seem pollinator-friendly, Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii) is a nonnative shrub that often escapes gardens, resulting in aggressive spreading in natural areas. Despite its name, Butterfly Bush does not support caterpillars, and instead outcompetes the native plants that butterflies depend on throughout their lifecycle. 🦋

Instead of Butterfly Bush, consider these truly pollinator-friendly natives:

✔️ New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus): shrub loved by a variety of pollinators, including hummingbirds + fragrant, white spring blooms
✔️ Spicebush (Rhus aromatica): shrub with delicate yellow flowers and bright berries for birds + primary host plant for Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly
✔️ Butterfly W**d (Asclepias tuberosa): essential host plant for Monarch Butterflies + herbaceous perennial with vibrant orange blooms

You can find New Jersey Tea and Spicebush, along with many other native alternatives, through our annual Spring Tree & Shrub Sale happening now! Visit https://oaklandcd.myshopify.com/collections/all to take a look at our selection.

💧Whether it’s the water we drink, the lakes we enjoy, or the wetlands that support native wildlife, it’s easy to underst...
03/22/2026

💧Whether it’s the water we drink, the lakes we enjoy, or the wetlands that support native wildlife, it’s easy to understand why water is so important. This World Water Day, take a moment to be thankful for our water and the many ways it supports our communities, ecosystems, and ways of life.

Here’s a bonus fun fact! ➡️ Did you know that Oakland County has the most inland lake shoreline of any county in Michigan (over 1,300 miles)?

The figures in this post were obtained from EGLE, USGS, MSU, and Oakland County Michigan Government.

Congratulations to all seven teams heading to the Michigan Envirothon State Competition 🥳 We were very happy to help sup...
03/13/2026

Congratulations to all seven teams heading to the Michigan Envirothon State Competition 🥳 We were very happy to help support the event and our region's students!

03/12/2026

Save the date! The Oakland County Earth Day Rally will be held at the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market on Saturday 4/18/2026 at 4 pm, and will have a fair with local sustainable vendors, a march for climate action, and live performances!

It’s time to burn the bridge with Burning Bush! 🔥Despite its aggressive nature and lack of support for native wildlife, ...
03/10/2026

It’s time to burn the bridge with Burning Bush! 🔥

Despite its aggressive nature and lack of support for native wildlife, Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) is still widely sold and planted – but beauty shouldn’t have to come at an ecological cost.

Instead of nonnative Burning Bush, consider choosing natives that give back:

✔️ Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum): beautiful white spring blooms + nutritious berries that support native wildlife
✔️ Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica): tough + adaptable, with vibrant fall foliage
✔️ Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum): food / shelter for pollinators & songbirds + soil-stabilizing roots

You can find Arrowwood Viburnum and Silky Dogwood, along with many other native alternatives, through our annual Spring Tree & Shrub Sale happening now! Visit https://oaklandcd.myshopify.com/collections/all to take a look at our selection.

03/04/2026

Michigan Audubon designated Oakland County as the first Bird City Michigan Community of Natural Resources in 2026! By focusing on bird habitat restoration and protection, engaging the public, and e…

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7150 Dixie Highway, Suite 1
Clarkston, MI
48346

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+12489227822

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