Muskegon Conservation District

06/01/2026

Check out this book club program being led by the Muskegon Area Parks & Greenways Coalition and Muskegon Area District Library locations all over the county!

Our board member, Kim Wood, will be presenting at the June 6 event at the North Muskegon Branch of MADL, and our Executive Director, Chelsey Lawton, will be presenting at the June 17 event at the Holton Branch of Muskegon Area District Library!

Check out the link below to see all of the locations and dates for this book club series!

Explore upcoming events at Muskegon Area District Library.

05/30/2026

MCD would like to thank everyone who came out and participated in our Basket Weaving Workshop! We had a great turnout and are proud of everyone who stuck with the process and learned the art of basket weaving.
A special thank you goes to Sandy for all of her hard work, patience, and expertise in teaching this workshop. Your guidance helped make the experience both educational and enjoyable for everyone involved. sandyatkinson.com

Basket weaving is a valuable skill that participants can take home and continue to practice. Many natural materials, such as willow, cattails, grasses, and other plant fibers, can be used to create baskets, allowing people to connect with traditional crafts while making useful items from resources found in nature.

Thank you again to everyone who joined us—we hope you enjoyed learning this timeless skill and feel inspired to keep weaving! 🌿🧺

Stay tuned for other workshops we are hosting 💚

05/27/2026

We were happy to work with Muskegon County Parks on this project!

Stay tuned — we will have one more aquatic plug planting coming up in June.
Date: TBD

05/26/2026

Exciting news! We're thrilled to see these species officially added to the list!

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05/26/2026

Check out what’s left — workshop spots are selling fast!

This is the last week to sign up for the Basket Weaving and Natural Dye workshops. Space is limited and registration will be closing soon, so don’t wait to reserve your spot!

Update:
Basket Weaving Workshop- 1 available
Natural Dye Workshop-1 available

05/20/2026

We only have 10 spots left! Registration will be closing next week, so make sure to sign up before we sell out or the link closes.
You can sign up online at
https://muskegoncd.org/shop/p/shibori-marigold-natural-dye-workshop

05/18/2026

🌳🍎 Exciting things are growing in Muskegon and Muskegon Heights!

We’re proud to share that TWO new food forests have been installed to help increase access to fresh food, expand tree canopy cover, support native pollinators, and create greener community spaces for everyone to enjoy for years to come.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make these projects possible:

• Dave Bailey, City of Muskegon Arborist, with BIG thanks for going above and beyond to help bring these food forests to life.
• Rod Denning, our District Forester, for his guidance and support throughout the project.
• Muskegon Public High School students in Matt Johnson’s class for their hard work and enthusiasm.
• Nelson Neighborhood Association for generously providing lunch and snacks for volunteers.
• Samuel Lutheran Church for hosting and supporting the effort.
• Muskegon Family Care employees who volunteered their lunch breaks to support the community garden/food forest collaboration.

Funding for this project was provided through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Forestry Grant in partnership with the United States Forest Service. This grant is made possible through funding from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

This project shows what’s possible when community partners, students, volunteers, and local leaders come together to invest in healthier neighborhoods and a greener future. 🌱

Interested in helping out? Sign up on our volunteer form to be notified of future workdays in these areas here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYtTp-mA6ixqxpup_dTTf6oFpA5JJUfTkk7AMeAh3mwKKGGQ/viewform 💚

05/15/2026

🌿 Tomorrow’s the day! 🌿

If you pre-ordered your garden kits, they’ll be ready for pickup tomorrow- we can’t wait for you to see them!

Didn’t pre-order? No problem at all! This is a browse-and-buy event, and we’ll have plenty of native perennial species available so you can mix and match to build your perfect garden. We'll also have the garden kit plans available, so you don't have to try to plan out a garden if you don't want to!

Stop out, explore, and let us help you grow something great!

05/14/2026

🌳 Join us for a tree planting day in Muskegon! 🌳

Today from 9 AM–12 PM, we’ll be learning from City of Muskegon Arborist Dave Bailey and District Forester Rod Denning about how to properly plant and care for trees.

After lunch, we’ll continue working together to finish planting trees, shrubs, and ground cover throughout the area.

Tools, gloves, and water will be provided, just dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes!

We’d love to see you there to help make Muskegon greener! 🌱