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County Conservation District Annual Fall Tree and Native Plant Sale

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Megan DeLeeuw for the information in this story.) Searching for plants for wildlife habitat, soil erosion control, water retention & filtration, wind buffers, reforestation, carbon sequestrations, shade trees, pollinators, or simply for natural beauty? … Read more

WCCD Seeks Input from Residents in Natural Resource Survey

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Megan DeLeeuw for the information in this story.)  Every five years, the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) conducts a resource assessment survey to identify natural resource/environmental concerns in Washtenaw County, how residents use WCCD, … Read more

Jan. 21: Conservation District Virtual Annual Meeting

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Megan DeLeeuw for the information in this story.) The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) will host its 73rd Annual Meeting virtually to recap 2020 and celebrate Conservation stewards in the county on Zoom on Thursday, … Read more

Sept. 27: deadline for fall tree and native plant sale

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Megan DeLeeuw for the information in this story.) Fall is in many cases the best time to plant trees for wildlife habitat, erosion control, establishing windbreaks and screens, and reforesting open land. Washtenaw County … Read more

July 25: Rainwater harvesting system workshop

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Megan DeLeeuw for the information in this story.) The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) is hosting a workshop on Rainwater Harvesting System Design for ALL Buildings on Thursday, July 25 from 6-8 p.m. at … Read more

March 6: Learn about the benefits of native plants

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Megan DeLeeuw for the information in this story.) Vern Stephens of Designs By Nature LLC and the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) will be hosting an Introduction to Native Planting Workshop on March 6 … Read more

County conservation district plant and tree sale

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Megan DeLeeuw for the information in this story.) Washtenaw County residents have been purchasing trees and shrubs from the district since the tree sales began more than 37 years ago. In the last 18 … Read more