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2024 Spring Tree & Shrub Sale
Are you are looking to reforest an area, naturalize the landscaping, create a wind barrier, protect the soil, reduce runoff, establish wildlife habitat, shade your property, or plant an orchard? The sale offers numerous species of trees, shrubs, and other products for various conservation projects.
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School & Community Habitat Grant
Is your school, community group, or local organization looking for funding to install a pollinator garden, food forest, rain garden, etc? The WCCD's School & Community Habitat Grant (SCHG) is now accepting applications until the deadline on June 10th, 2024 for project installations in 2025!
Interested, but still have questions?
Join us for a webinar on April 3rd at 3:30pm (will also be recorded for later viewing) for an overview of how to apply to the SCHG and answers to pre-submitted questions. The SCHG is a great opportunity to get the technical and financial assistance to make your dreams bloom!
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Join us in celebrating 76 years of conservation work in Washtenaw County at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse in Ypsilanti, MI. The evening will feature a keynote presentation by Naim Edwards, Director of MSU Urban Ag Center, on "Cultivating Resilient Communities with Edible Forests".
The meeting will also include a presentation on our work at the WCCD, awards for key community leaders, and a snapshot of upcoming programming. Dinner will be provided by Angel Food Inc. Door prizes will be raffled to attendees!
Tickets are $20 each, RSVP is required. Tickets may be purchased online.
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Howard Sias, Distinguished Service Award
Jill K. Dohner, Distinguished Service Award
Takunia "T.C." Collins, Small/Beginning Farmer Award
Tom Shanahan, Conservation Farmer of the Year Award
Family of Dean & Jane Wilson, Tree Conservationist of the Year Award
Helen Peters, Volunteer of the Year Award
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| How to Assess, Manage, & Preserve Your Land |
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Join your neighbors and Township representatives to learn about the benefits of and opportunities for farmland and natural area preservation. Landowners are encouraged to attend the presentation and discuss individual properties with staff from local conservation organizations (Washtenaw County Conservation District, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation, Legacy Land Conservancy, Ann Arbor Greenbelt, River Raisin Watershed Council, and Huron River Watershed Council). The presentation and the speakers are tailored to each Township, but anyone is welcome to attend. Registration requested.
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| Ypsilanti Township Presentation |
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Thursday, January 11th, 2024 at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Register here!
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| Saline Township Presentation |
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Monday, January 22nd, 2024 at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Register here!
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| MiFarmLink Update |
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Tuesday, February 27 · 8 am - 4:30 pm
Whether you're a farmer looking to pass on your legacy while trying to navigate ever-changing tax laws, a large farming operation looking for ideas on how to structure your growing business, or someone simply interested in a refresher on all of the steps to complete your estate plan, the 2024 Take Root Farm Succession & Estate Planning Conference is for you!
Join Jill Dohner, MiFarmLink Coordinator, for this full-day conference. Plus, other expert speakers will cover topics such as legal considerations, tax planning, and family dynamics. Farmers throughout Michigan are invited and encouraged to attend and network with fellow attendees and gain valuable insights to secure the future of your farm. Don't miss out on this informative and engaging event!
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2024 Director Elections
All residents of Washtenaw County who are of legal age and have demonstrated residency by one (1) piece of identification may vote by casting 1 ballot at the annual meeting.
Residents may also vote by requesting an absentee ballot by mail, or filling out a ballot at the WCCD office starting Monday, December 5th, 2023 until the deadline: January 18, 2024 at the 76th Annual Meeting.
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| Your input matters! |
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| Farmer Advisory Committee |
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Join the Farmer Advisory Committee and play a vital role in tailoring our initiatives to better serve the unique needs of our farming community in Washtenaw!
If you are interested in joining, please contact:
Nick Machinski, Conservation Specialist
734.302.8715, Nick@washtenawcd.org
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We want to hear from you!
Tell us how we did in 2023 and how we can best support Washtenaw County residents and enhance our services, programs, and events going forward! By taking the survey, you help us determine what programs to expand, create, and plan for in the future. As thanks for your participation, you can enter to win one of three $10 gift cards to our sales!
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- City of Ypsilanti Sustainability Commission
Monday, January 8th at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1 S Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI
- Sharon Township Planning Commission
Tuesday, January 9th at 7 p.m. at the Sharon Township Hall, 18010 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI
- Salem Township Land Preservation & Conservation Board
Tuesday, January 16th at 7 p.m. at the Salem Township Hall, 9600 Six Mile Road, Salem, MI
- Northfield Township Land Preservation Committee
Monday, January 8th at 6 p.m. at Northfield Township Hall, 8350 Main St., Whitmore Lake, MI
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| Community Updates |
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Other local events, programs, and happenings.
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| Master Rain Gardener class registration! |
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Design your own rain garden step-by-step during class. Become the neighborhood expert!
Protect your home against flooding & help birds, & butterflies with a RAIN garden!
Register for an in-person or virtual class!
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| Rain Barrel Pre-Order |
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Pick-up March 25!
The Washtenaw County Conservation District sells rain barrels, composters, and related supplies for water catchment systems and composting systems. These practices conserve rainwater and prevent runoff, and composting practices reduce food waste.
Learn more here!
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| Common Ground - January 13th @7pm |
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Michigan State Theater
A hopeful and uplifting story of the pioneers of the “Regenerative Movement” who produce tremendous quantities of nutritionally dense food and are working to balance the climate – all while bringing our entire ecosystem back to life.
Buy your ticket here!
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