April 22nd 1-6pm & April 23rd at the Farm Council Grounds |
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If you ordered from the Spring Tree & Shrub Sale, your trees, shrubs and supplies will be ready for you on April 22nd and 23rd at the Farm Council Grounds! Details for picking up your pre-order customers have been sent out. We will have limited extra trees, shrubs, and planting aids for sale, first-come first-serve.
We still could use a few more volunteers. Volunteers get early access to the extras sale and future sales.
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Saturday, April 30th, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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at Appleridge Park
2899 E Clark Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 Do you want to learn how to plant a tree? Want to help build a community garden? Come join WCCD, ReLeaf Michigan, HRWC, and Ypsilanti Township in support of Willow Run Acres, a local non-profit building a new community garden at Appleridge Park. A brief ceremony will kick-off the event followed by ReLeaf Michigan providing guidance on bare-root tree planting for fruit and nut trees. Some equipment will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, as well as shovels, buckets, and pruners/loppers if possible. Refreshments will be provided. Please dress for working outdoors in any weather, including closed-toe shoes. In the case of extreme weather conditions (i.e. thunder/lightning or frozen ground) the event will be rescheduled for 5/14/2022. On-site parking is limited. Preregistration required, minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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2022 Applications are open!
The WCCD School and Community Habitat Grant is designed to assist schools and community organizations with accessing plants and establishing wildlife habitat.
Grants will be awarded in the form of tree, shrub, native plant material through the WCCD distributions and professional consultation for design and planning. The grant awards are funded by the WCCD and community donations. Please considering applying, share the application, or support the grant by donating today!
The 2021 grant program was able to award seven organizations, including the Bird Center of Michigan, see their report here.
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2022 NPEM Sponsorships
Natural Community Services is excited to sponsor the 2022 Native Plant Expo & Marketplace and support the growth of native plant communities, stewardship, and education that Washtenaw County embraces. John and Liz Delisle are committed to improving biodiversity through creating sustainable landscapes and conservation of the land, water, and habitat resources we are all connected to.
NCS is a native plants organization at their core and they work throughout Southeast Michigan with public and private clients in urban and rural spaces. They specialize in native landscape projects of all scopes and sizes including design and installation, habitat assessment and restoration, prairie and savanna restoration, invasive species management, rain gardens, butterfly gardens, ecological restoration, green infrastructure, and much more!
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Chelsea Fairgrounds, 20501 W Old US Hwy 12, Chelsea, MI 48118
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June 4th, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Native Plant Expo & Marketplace offers residents one convenient location to shop for Michigan native plants from several Michigan native plant growers, learn how to establish and maintain native landscapes and connect with companies specializing in planning native landscapes.
There will be ample opportunity to purchase a wide variety of plants, seeds and services from nurseries and other businesses.
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New in spring of 2022!
The WCCD Hand Tools Rental program is designed to make various tools and implements accessible to local producers and landowners. Tools in the rental program are designed for conservation purposes.
The tools include a variety of hand tools for planting, pruning, soil testing, and invasive species removal: shovels, dibble bars, loppers, pruners, soil probe, PullerBear (shown here) and others.
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By Summer Roberts, Community Forester
The WCCD has been receiving reports of Lymantria dispar L. (formerly gypsy moth) caterpillar infestations from multiple landowners across Washtenaw County who have experienced the caterpillars and their frass (excrement) rain down on belongings, pets, and themselves. L. dispar are an invasive species, meaning they are not native and cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Discovered in Michigan in the 1950s, L. dispar caterpillars feed on leaves of more than 300 tree species, although they prefer deciduous trees. Large infestations can completely defoliate trees leaving them bare.
However, the introduction of a fungus that only targets gypsy moths, as well as a naturally occurring caterpillar-specific virus, has restrained L. dispar outbreaks, creating a boom and bust population cycle that typically lasts only a few years without human intervention. An article by the Ann Arbor Forestry department describes how land owners can spread the fungus in their yard, search for and destroy egg masses attached to tree bark, and place sticky bands around tree trunks to help control outbreaks on their property...
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Board of Directors: Finance Committee |
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The WCCD is seeking volunteers with accounting and/or business experience to serve on the new Finance Committee for the WCCD Board of Directors. For more information please contact Megan DeLeeuw at megan@washtenawcd.org or 734-302-8710.
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Spring Tree & Shrub Sale Volunteer Opportunities |
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April 15th & 20th-23rd
Do you want to be a part of a supportive and enthusiastic team of volunteers? Are you interested in the WCCD services provided to Washtenaw County? We could use your skills!
Sign-up to assist with preparation for distributions, assisting with tree sale distribution days (assisting customers with orders and information, caring for trees and plants, clean up, etc): Click here to sign-up!
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Community Tree Planting Workshop & Celebration |
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Saturday, April 30th at 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Appleridge Park, 2899 E Clark Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Do you want to learn how to plant a tree? Want to help build a community garden? Come join WCCD, ReLeaf Michigan, HRWC, and Ypsilanti Township in support of Willow Run Acres, a local non-profit building a new community garden at Appleridge Park. A brief ceremony will kick-off the event followed by ReLeaf Michigan providing guidance on bare-root tree planting for fruit and nut trees. Register here.
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Rain Barrel Pick-up |
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Tuesday, May 20th
705 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
The WCCD offers rain barrels, composters, and related supplies available to the public to purchase for water catchment systems and composting systems.
Rain barrels, accessories and composters are available only by pre-order. Last day to order is May 13th.
Visit the WCCD online store to order yours.
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- Salem Township Land Preservation & Conservation Board will be meeting on Tuesday, April 19th at 7 p.m. at the Salem Township Hall, 9600 Six Mile Road, Salem, MI 48175
- Ann Arbor Township Farmland and Open Space Preservation Board will be meeting on Monday, April 25th at 7:30 p.m. at the Ann Arbor Township Hall, 3792 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Dexter Township Open Space and Land Preservation Committee will be meeting on Thursday, May 5th at 7 p.m. at Dexter Township Hall, 6880 Dexter-Pinckney Rd, Dexter, MI 48130.
- Northfield Township Land Preservation Committee will be meeting on Monday, May 2nd at 6 p.m. at Northfield Township Hall, 8350 Main St., Whitmore Lake.
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