Pollinate Series

05/15/2025

On Wednesday, May 21st from 5:00 - 6:00pm, discover how crops protect themselves from pests and diseases, and learn how to create a balanced ecosystem! This hands-on workshop at the Great Lakes Incubator Farm will go beyond the fundamentals of Integrated Pest Management (IMP) and will explore the vital role pollinator habitats play in sustainable agriculture.

Participants will practice pest scouting in the field and develop a personalized IPM plan for their garden or farm!

Registration is $10/person. Registration is required. Please visit www.natureiscalling.org/events to register.

05/15/2025

WE ARE HIRING!

Gladwin Conservation District is seeking a dynamic and organized candidate to serve as the Central Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CM-CISMA) Coordinator! This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The CM-CISMA Coordinator will work with many conservation organizations in the Saginaw Bay Watershed, focusing on efficient and effective prevention and elimination of invasive species within the watershed. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please access the job description on our website by clicking below:

05/01/2025

04/03/2025

Are you planning fertilizer applications to your lawn or garden? Get a soil test first! Unnecessary fertilizer applications are a waste of money and time and they pollute our water systems. Order or pick up a test today!
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/soil-testing-returns-through-msu-extension

03/12/2025

Families - there's still time to register for the Maple Sugaring event this Sunday with Wexford Missaukee Manistee Great Start Collaborative. Register at the following link or by using the QR code in the flyer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8aURJ24ttih4Z5lpPJxyL7lq3Aufeltk0MwMYfjZaMwsVHQ/viewform

03/05/2025

🌟 A new season is coming, so are new job opportunities with MSU Extension! 🌟

Are you passionate about youth development and community engagement? We have THREE amazing openings for 4-H Program Coordinators! 🎉

As a 4-H Program Coordinator, you'll:
Recruit and support dedicated volunteers 🤝
Train and mentor inspiring leaders 🏅
Organize fun and educational activities 📅
Ensure the success of 4-H initiatives in your area 🌱

Ready to make a difference? Apply now at careers.msu.edu (Filter by 'Group' and choose 'Extension Program').

02/28/2025

Announcing our 2025 season of educational programming. There are six more free events at various locations around the region, including these topics: grant writing, soil health, native bee competition, bioswale success, dry sand prairies, and the effects of road salt.

We'll post FB Events for each program here, but you can also check out the calendar page of our website for details as the events get closer https://wmconservation.net/events/

02/28/2025

It's National Invasive Species Awareness Week! As MDARD explains, "This annual event highlights the critical work being done to raise awareness about invasive species, their environmental and economic impact, and the positive steps individuals and communities can take to help protect our natural resources." Learn more about the state's efforts to manage, eradicate, and (most importantly) prevent the spread of invasive species here: https://loom.ly/bYDgS94

Also, this would be a great week to start reading The Death and Life of the Great Lakes so you can join in our Environmental Book Club in April and talk about some of the local invasive species we're managing.

02/24/2025

We still have some spots open for this Wednesday's Women's Snowshoe Hike! Come out and enjoy the weather with us and learn about Michigan forests🙂

Contact [email protected] to register!

02/24/2025

🔥Join us in the forge to learn how fire, metal and a hammer come together to create a decorative S hook! Our experienced blacksmith will teach you a few tricks of the trade in this special WOMEN ONLY edition of our popular introductory blacksmith class 🔨

🧑‍🏭Ages 18+, no experience necessary
🗓️Check our community calendar to preregister for either date > https://loom.ly/iDoV1rI

02/24/2025

We're looking for someone to join us this summer for a paid internship. Interested?

For more details: https://cwc-mi.org/2025-summer-internship-opportunity/

02/21/2025

You know spring is right around the corner when your local conservation district has their tree seedling sale! Many area CD’s have started taking pre-sale orders, so don’t miss out on snapping up some native trees and shrubs that best fit the conditions of your yard. Depending on where you live in southwest Michigan, check your local CD’s page or website for details:

Allegan Conservation District
Barry Conservation District Hastings
Berrien County Conservation District
Branch County Conservation District
Calhoun Conservation District
Cass County Conservation District
Kalamazoo Conservation District
St Joseph County Conservation District
Van Buren Conservation District