Kalkaska Conservation District

10/16/2026

Stay Safe, Stay Seen in the Woods! 🧡 🥾 🐶

With hunting season in full swing, please remember to wear blaze orange or bright, high-visibility colors whenever you and your four-legged companions head out for a hike or walk—especially on public lands where hunting is permitted.

A few quick tips for a safe outing:

🟧 Vest up: Wear a bright orange hat, vest, or jacket.

🐕 Glow up your pup: Equip your dogs with orange vests, high-vis harnesses, or brightly colored bandana/collars.

🔔 Make noise: Keep dogs on a leash, try to stick to established trails, and talk or use a collar bell so hunters know you’re nearby.

Stay safe, enjoy the autumn air, and happy hiking! 🍂✨

10/16/2026

📢 Our office will be closed, October 20st-22st in order that our staff can attend the MACD annual meeting! We will reopen on October 23 at 9:00am! 🌲

10/08/2026

The Kalkaska Conservation District will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day. We will be reopen on Tuesday, October 13 at 9:00 AM.

09/21/2026

🍂Join the Kalkaska Conservation District for our 2026 Annual Meeting on Friday, November 6, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM at the AuSable Institute!

For more details and to reserve your spot for dinner, go to our website: https://kalkaskaconservation.org/events/annualmeeting2026

Please note that there will be no district board elections held this year. All community members are welcome to attend free of charge, however, there will be a $35.00 charge for dinner, and reservations are strongly recommended. Hope to see you there!

Skegemog Raptor Center

09/18/2026

This was a wonderful day spent learning with our peers! We discussed ways to help conserve the natural resources in Northwestern Michigan, shared successful programs and ideas with one another, and left feeling inspired in how to share it all in future programs at KCD. Thanks to our partners in "Region 3" for a wonderful day!!

09/17/2026

CANCELLED: Adopt A Highway Clean-Up ⚠️

To ensure the safety of our volunteers and staff, today's Adopt A Highway clean-up is cancelled.

We will reschedule soon and keep everyone updated on the new date. Thank you for your understanding!

09/16/2026

The Kalkaska Conservation District will be closed today, September 16, so that staff may attend a regional meeting. See you tomorrow, Thursday, September 17 during a regular business hours. Thanks for your understanding! 

09/04/2026

09/01/2026

There are lots of events happening this month! Follow the links to our website to learn more. See you at an event soon! https://mailchi.mp/macd/sepdistrictnews2026