Alger Conservation District

Alger Conservation District Helping you manage your natural resources. at the M.S.U. UP Research & Extension Center in Chatham, unless otherwise posted. The public is welcome to attend.

*****PUBLIC NOTICE*****
The regular monthly meeting of the Board is held on the
Second Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. Meetings will be held under the provisions of the Open Meetings Act (Act 267 P.A. 1976). Assistance for the handicapped will be provided upon request. Alger Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer and program provider.

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All links posted as comments on ACD posts will be reviewed and may be deleted. Repeated violations of the ACD comment policy may cause the author to be blocked from ACD pages. We understand that social media is a 24/7 medium; however, our moderation capabilities are not. We may not see every inappropriate comment right away, and we are trusting in the maturity of our community to ignore personal attacks and negative speech or respond politely. Please contact the Alger Conservation District at 906-387-2222 if you have any questions.

06/12/2026

Sasquatch has been busy at the Chatham Community Gardens. This community space on Gladstone St in Chatham hosts a native wildflower pollinator garden, 8 fruit trees, a Hügelkultur bed, and more. Stop by the garden anytime or visit during a Master Gardener monthly workshop. Upcoming workshops are found on our event webpage algercd.com/event-calender

Soil Life is Farm Life invites you to tour local farms to listen and learn more abut the regenerative practices they're ...
06/12/2026

Soil Life is Farm Life invites you to tour local farms to listen and learn more abut the regenerative practices they're using right here in Alger County.

Join local producers, MSU researchers, conservation partners, and leading experts in regenerative agriculture for a two‑day event featuring farm tours, research demonstrations, and hands‑on soil health learning. You can expect real‑world farm examples, practical soil health strategies, grazing insights, and actionable ideas to take home and try on your own operation.

This two day event is free but TICKETED and has LIMITED SPACE, so register in advance! You can register for one day or both days, but be sure to register at both links if you plan to attend both days.

Registration links:

Day 1: https://algercd.com/event-calendar/ola/services/soil-life-is-farm-life-day-1

Day 2: https://algercd.com/event-calendar/ola/services/copy-of-soil-life-is-farm-life-day-2

Have you been wanting to implement forest or wildlife management practices on your property, but don't know where to sta...
06/10/2026

Have you been wanting to implement forest or wildlife management practices on your property, but don't know where to start? Our Conservation Speed Dating event will make the process of developing a plan much simpler.

ACD staff, along with our District Forester, American Bird Conservancy Forester, and National Resources and Conservation Services District Conservationist, will help you plan out a management plan in a speed dating-like style. Each person will be able to share their own expertise to help you shape your own management plan.

Typically, we offer site visits in which either ACD staff or one of our partners visits your property to offer their expertise on your property; now we will all be present to form the best management plan ever.

Registration is required! Deadline to sign up is Sunday, June 21st
Sign up by visiting the ACD events calendar (algercd.com/event-calendar). After registering, you will receive an email from us asking for your address or parcel number. We will print off a copy of your property's map so that you can share your plans for your property and we can offer our advice.

We're hiring! The Alger County Conservation District is seeking a dedicated and experienced District Manager to further ...
06/10/2026

We're hiring!

The Alger County Conservation District is seeking a dedicated and experienced District Manager to further our mission of promoting conservation, stewardship, and sustainable use of natural resources in Alger County.

This is a full-time, hourly position based at 101 Court Street, Munising, MI 49862, with a target start date of July 14, 2026.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references compiled into a single PDF to:

📧Rowan Bunce at [email protected]

Applications may also be mailed to: Alger Conservation District | 101 Court Street, Munising, MI 49862

Read the posting here or head to our website to algercd.com/job-opportunities

Join us on the beautiful shores of Coast Guard Point in Grand Marais. We will be removing the invasive species Spotted K...
06/09/2026

Join us on the beautiful shores of Coast Guard Point in Grand Marais. We will be removing the invasive species Spotted Knapweed and Baby's Breath from the beach. This will not only help keep the beach looking beautiful but also conserve the habitat for the several endangered species that call this area home. Lake Huron Tansy, Pticher's Thistle, and the adorable Piping Plover are all historic or current residents of the area.

We will be out pulling these weeds from July 13th to July 16. Volunteer for one day, half a day, or the whole week, whatever you are most comfortable with.

🪰Native Species Spotlight🪰The Syrphid Fly is a beneficial fly for any garden. Flies often get a bad rep. People think th...
06/08/2026

🪰Native Species Spotlight🪰

The Syrphid Fly is a beneficial fly for any garden. Flies often get a bad rep. People think that they are a nuisance that bite you and eat rotten fruit. But the Syrphid fly, aka Hoverfly are a wonderful sight to see in your garden. They mimic wasps with their black and yellow coloring, but these little guys will not sting you. As Larvae, they feed on aphids and other small garden pests. One Syrphid fly larva can eat up to 400 aphids. As adults, they feed on plant nectar and help pollinate flowers. If you see these guys in your garden, let them know you appreciate the work they do as native pollinators.

Missing our Featured Farmer segment? Here's an opportunity for our farmer community to get together  learn more about re...
06/07/2026

Missing our Featured Farmer segment? Here's an opportunity for our farmer community to get together learn more about regenerative agriculture from local farmers in Alger County and guest speaker, Eric Fuchs of the Soil Health Academy!

Join local producers, MSU researchers, conservation partners, and leading experts in regenerative agriculture for a two‑day event featuring farm tours, research demonstrations, and hands‑on soil health learning. You can expect real‑world farm examples, practical soil health strategies, grazing insights, and actionable ideas to take home and try on your own operation.

This two day event is free but TICKETED and has LIMITED SPACE, so register in advance! You can register for one day or both days, but be sure to register at both links if you plan to attend both days.

Registration links:

Day 1: https://algercd.com/event-calendar/ola/services/soil-life-is-farm-life-day-1

Day 2: https://algercd.com/event-calendar/ola/services/copy-of-soil-life-is-farm-life-day-2

Tomorrow, learn how to maximize your garden with our resident Master Gardener. Beans and Peas: Beneficial Best Friends i...
06/06/2026

Tomorrow, learn how to maximize your garden with our resident Master Gardener.

Beans and Peas: Beneficial Best Friends is a Chatham Community Garden workshop held by Master Gardener Olivia Kingery on Sunday, June 7th, at 12 PM (noon).

Find out why beans and peas are not just great to plant because they are delicious, but also because they benefit your garden. We will talk about how they are soil fixers, pollinator plants, how to choose varieties that work best in your garden, and more!

Meet at the Chatham Community Garden located on Gladstone St in Chatham at noon. Register online at https://algercd.com/event-calendar

Field season photo dump! Education edition. May gave us a chance to work with students in every pocket of the county, fr...
06/05/2026

Field season photo dump! Education edition. May gave us a chance to work with students in every pocket of the county, from joining the Salmon in the Classroom events held by in Munising and Grand Marais, to planting fruit trees and playing a tree game with students in Au Train, and hosting a macro invertebrate ID session for our stream monitoring volunteers in Trenary. Bonus shot of the most unique item found in the creek so far.

Address

101 Court St
Munising, MI
49862

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+19063872222

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