Gladwin Conservation District

10/21/2026

Looking for something to do on a Friday night? Join our Forester Mike Dittenber and Conservation Specialist Tabitha Faber for a Forest Forensics Hike!

You will get the chance to learn about the cultural history of Gladwin County, its historical vegetation, and how logging has affected the recreation area today.

This hike will be held at the Gladwin Recreation Area on October 23rd from 5pm-6:30pm.

Register for this hike using the link below or just stop on by!

Register for hike: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs8Bgdp3Z0IVHT1aiQw1sJ9IcdLmYjJtEwocuGOHyrzIM6Tw/viewform

10/20/2026

Friday (10/23) is the last day to register for our Annual Banquet. Please contact Marah Ranke by phone or email to RSVP. This event it FREE and open to the public.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (989)-256-3147

10/13/2026

🌲Habitat Restoration Update – Cedar River Corridor (Gladwin City Park)🌲

District staff and volunteers planted and caged more than 70 Northern White Cedar trees (Thuja occidentalis) last week and into this week as part of our ongoing invasive species management and habitat restoration efforts along the Cedar River Corridor (Gladwin City Park).

Thank you to Central Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area - CISMA and the Clare-Gladwin Forester for coming out and helping us with this project. And thank you so much to our volunteer Tom who came out every single day to help us!

A special thank you to the Consumers Energy Foundation Planet Grant for supporting this project with a generous grant. Your partnership is helping us restore and protect our natural spaces for years to come.

10/09/2026

The Gladwin Conservation District will be closed on Monday (10/12) for the holiday. If you need to reach us in the meantime, please call our office phone at (989)-256-3147 and leave a voicemail. We will get back to you as soon as we are able.

10/09/2026

If you are interested in the history of forests, then check out this cool webinar put on by the Clare Conservation District.

You can also register for different hikes around the state using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs8Bgdp3Z0IVHT1aiQw1sJ9IcdLmYjJtEwocuGOHyrzIM6Tw/viewform?

Coming soon! Check out the 2026 Forest Forensics Hikes around the state on our webinar which will be held October 15th at 6:00pm.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://msu.zoom.us/j/94532144118...
Meeting ID: 945 3214 4118
Passcode: history
Register for any of the hikes here: https://forms.gle/hbNmXNQZzS6FPMLTA

10/08/2026

🐛🍂 We found this little guy (a "Woolly Bear" Caterpillar) making his way across the trail at City Park! According to folklore, his stripes might give us a hint about what kind of winter is ahead.

Let us know in the comments below what your prediction for the coming winter based on his pattern are! Mild and easy, or are we in for a long, cold, snowy one?

10/07/2026

🌞 📰 Check out our Summer 2026 Newsletter!

10/06/2026

The Gladwin Conservation District will be planting trees at Gladwin City Park for a few days this week as we continue working to improve and restore habitat. Meet by the rustic cabins on the south end of the campground.

Anyone is welcome to join us! Whether you can help for an hour or spend the day, we’d love to have you there. Bring a water, gloves, and appropriate outdoor attire. Some gloves will be available to use if needed.

Lunch will be provided for anyone who joins.

10/06/2026

Happy National 4-H Week Gladwin! 🍀

Happy National 4-H Week!