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Schoolcraft Conservation District

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Schoolcraft Conservation District

At Schoolcraft Conservation District we aim to assist county residents with natural resource needs.

Schoolcraft Conservation District is a non-funded governmental agency dedicated to protecting, enhancing and utilizing the environment.

09/04/2026

Fall migration is here! Join the Schoolcraft Conservation District for birding at the Manistique Boardwalk on Friday, September 11th at 8am. We will start at the east end of the boardwalk walk across from the Econo Lodge. This walk will be for all birders with varying experience levels and we will have extra binoculars if you do not have your own!

08/07/2026

Thank you each and every one of you that got out and voted this week! We are so humbled by the show of support.
Conservation is rooted in working toward the future of our natural resources. Whether that's through protecting, using, managing, improving, or respecting the environment around us. Our millage gives us the ability to work toward that future hand in hand with you! We love serving the people of Schoolcraft County and connecting you to your natural resources in every way we can.
Thank you again!

07/01/2026

Not sure what to make with your goodies from the Manistique Farmers' Market each week? We have free recipe cards featuring seasonal produce! Stop by our booth and grab some.
Last week I made a Radish and Cucumber Salad and Rhubarb Dream Bars with my Farmers' Market finds. The salad is the perfect crunchy, cold thing for hot days. The rhubarb bar recipe comes courtesy of one of our amazing Board Directors Michelle and they are one of the easiest and most perfect rhubarb desserts I have ever had!
Give these or one of our other recipes a try. I will be back next week with more ways to use your produce.

06/22/2026

T-minus three hours until our volunteer cleanup at the Manistique Boardwalk!

We've hosted volunteer invasive plant pulls along the Boardwalk before, and we'll be back at it again this afternoon. If you're a Boardwalk regular, you may have noticed the invasive spotted knapweed that persists there. Spotted knapweed is not only a vigorous grower but also sends toxins through the ground that can kill neighboring native plants--including the milkweed that brings swaths of Monarch caterpillars to the boardwalk each summer.

Thanks to the efforts of our incredible volunteers though, we've made significant progress in cutting back this threat and hope to continue keeping it in check. If you're looking for an easy way to make a difference in our community, be sure to stop by the parking lot across from Range St. between noon and 2 PM today. Stay for as little or as long as you'd like! All ages are welcome.

06/15/2026

Sometimes, teaching opportunities present themselves out of nowhere. Last week, we were lucky enough to spot this little guy chilling outside our office and pulled some library patrons aside for an impromptu lesson on Cecropia moths. A member of the giant silk moth family and the largest moth native to North America, its wingspan can measure upwards of seven inches! The vast majority of a Cecropia's one-year lifespan will be spent as a caterpillar (roughly two months) and in a cocoon (roughly ten months, including over winter). The adult stage of their life is only one to two weeks, with their sole purpose during this stage being to mate and reproduce; in fact, these adult moths don't even have functioning mouthparts or digestive systems!

06/14/2026

Are you doing any boating today? Stop by the McDonald Lake launch to get a free boat wash and help prevent the spread of invasive species!

06/09/2026

Grab your calendars--we've got some upcoming events to mark down! SCD will be hosting a couple volunteer events over the last two Mondays in June focused on invasive species removal along the Manistique Boardwalk and litter cleanup along the Haywire Grade Trail near Intake Park. If you're looking for an easy, low-commitment way to make a difference in your community, consider joining us for as little or as long as you'd like!

On July 28th and 29th, our friends at Alger Conservation District and Delta Conservation District will be gathering with local producers, MSU researchers, conservation partners, and regenerative ag experts for two days of farm tours, research demos, and hands‑on soil health learning. Expect practical farm examples, grazing insights, and actionable strategies you can take home to use on your own operation. Learn more here: https://algercd.com/event-calendar/ola/services/soil-life-is-farm-life-day-1.

06/01/2026

Outdoor events are always a gamble, but sometimes, the weather works out in your favor. Last Thursday was the perfect day for our seed swap and season opening celebration at the Manistique Community Garden. Everyone seems to be itching for summer--we don't blame them!--and we had a fantastic turnout. Seed packets and starter plants were exchanged, balloon animals were made, rocks were painted for the Community Garden's rock snake, and we enjoyed some delicious food courtesy of the Manistique Women's Club. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Still interested in free seeds? Visit schoolcraftcd.org/seed-library or drop by our office or Manistique Farmers' Market booth this Wednesday to see what we have in stock!

05/27/2026

Come say hi to us at the Manistique Farmers' Market today from 5-6:30!

05/26/2026

Join us at the Manistique Community Garden this Thursday from 5:30 to 7 PM for seed swapping, food, and good conversation! If you have unused seeds you'd like to exchange, feel free to bring them, but it's not required. Conservation District staff will be there to answer any gardening questions you might have, and representatives from the Community Garden committee can answer questions about bed rentals and policies. We'll also have some kid-friendly activities like rock painting and balloon animals. All are welcome!

Address

100 N. Cedar Street
Manistique, MI
49854

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://www.schoolcraftcd.org/

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