Washtenaw County Conservation District – March Update of Events

Spring Tree & Shrub Sale

Don’t miss out on the WCCD’s 2026 Spring Tree & Shrub Sale!

The presale ends March 23rd, with pick-up scheduled for April 24-25.

Price drop on all Fruit Trees!

Pre-order your bare-root seedlings of trees, shrubs, fruit trees, and more to support your conservation projects.

Rain Barrel Sales

Ready to collect rainwater and conserve resources? Our Rain Barrel Sales are now open!  It’s a simple step toward eco-friendly living! The first pick-up date for 2026 will be on Monday, March 23rd.

Rain barrels are limited supply, we will run out of some colors, shop early to get your full spring season of rainwater!

Thursday April 16th, from 6-8 PM

Mushrooms 101

Did you miss our first Mushroom 101 workshop? We are offering the class again in partnership with Great Lakes Mushroom Company.

This class will cover the basics of indoor mushroom cultivation, a talk about the benefits and properties of mushrooms, and interactive workshop. Tickets are required for this event, and space is limited.

Applications Open – School & Community Habitat Grant

We are accepting applications from schools and community groups looking to start a new project, or expand an existing project. The grant includes provision for native plant materials and/or technical assistance in design or planting of gardens.

Robbin Pott – Small or beginning farmer of the year

On her regenerative hemp farm, Small/Beginning Farmer of the Year Awardee Robbin Pott is bringing back an industry nearly lost to American agriculture and providing young adults with meaningful opportunities in the process.

Position Opening: Administrative Assistant

We’re hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant to join our team!

They will primarily focus on managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, assisting with board meeting preparation and facilitation, and providing customer service.

Don’t miss the rare chance to RECYCLE your agricultural plastics!

<— Got stacks of old, pesky plastic pots and trays taking up space?

If you have less than 30 pots or trays, you can drop them off anytime between 9am and noon at our event at the Washtenaw Food Hub. If you have more than 30 pots or trays, you’ll need to select a timeslot in the registration.

We are also collecting: bale cover, silage tarp, and pallet stretch wrap.

**Registration is required for this event. Please visit the registration page to read our accepted materials guide carefully.**

Protecting Your Land & Preserving our Future

Explore options for land preservation and conservation at two upcoming educational events.

Landowners are encouraged to attend to discuss individual properties with staff from local conservation organizations following the presentation.

Augusta Township-Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Southwest Washtenaw-Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6 – 7:30pm

Native Plant Expo & Marketplace

Save the date for the 2026 Native Plant Expo & Marketplace (NPEM)!

The Spring Native Plant Presale is live until March 23rd, with pickup at the NPEM June 6th.

Want to beat the crowds? A $5 early bird ticket let’s you shop from 8-9am before the expo opens.

Conservation Needs Assessment

Every five years, we survey residents about conservation concerns to guide our work.

Your responses help us focus resources on the conservation issues that matter most to residents.

Film Screening: Organic Rising

Volunteer with us!

Volunteers help set-up, sort plants, prepack orders, and distribute orders to customers.

It’s a fun way to help get thousands of trees and shrubs out into our community!

Learn more and sign up.