Washtenaw County Conservation District Events – March 2025

Last Call for Pre-Orders!

Spring Tree Sale & Native Plant Sale Deadline March 17 – PRICE DROP

Don’t miss out on the Spring Tree & Shrub Sale! The presale ends March 17, with pick-up scheduled for April 18-19. We also have limited Spring Native Plant Sale potted plants available from WildType nursery!

Price drop on many species!
Plant iconic White Cedar!
A deciduous conifer?! Tamarack!
AKA the Bee Tree: Basswood
Support moths, butterflies, & Birds with White Oak
ALL FRUIT TREES ARE $5 off!

Visit our online store to browse remaining available species (and Discounts) and secure your order today!

Early Bird Tickets for Native Plant Expo and Marketplace

Join us for the Annual Native Plant Expo & Marketplace on Saturday, June 7, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds.

We’re introducing an exclusive “Early Bird Hour” from 8 am to 9 am, offering enthusiasts a chance to explore native treasures before the crowds. The event is open to the public with free admission from 9 am until 1 pm.

Limited quantity of the Early Bird Hour tickets are available for only $5 each.

Oak wilt is a disease that is very harmful to Washtenaw county oak trees, and can cause trees to die back in a matter of seasons. Cutting oaks during this time period opens your tree’s living tissue to this disease.

To learn more about oak wilt, and what you can do to protect our oak trees take a look at this Oak Wilt article!

MIFarmLink

Looking to Buy or Sell Farmland?

MIFarmLink connects farmers with the land they need, offering a platform to list properties, find farmland, and access resources for farm transitions. Whether you’re looking to start a new farming venture or find the right farmer for your land, MIFarmLink makes the process easy and accessible. Start your farm link today!

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Volunteer for the Spring Tree & Shrub Sale distribution – April 18-19

Replace “Doom Scrolling” with “Pole-barn Strolling”!

Volunteers help set-up, plant sorting and prepacking orders, and getting orders to customers. It’s a fun and impactful way to learn the plants and meet the community of growers.

Explore NRCS Farm Bill Programs

Are you a farmer or rancher looking for assistance with conservation practices? The NRCS Farm Bill Programs offer financial and technical support to implement practices that protect natural resources and enhance farm sustainability. Programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and more can help you address specific environmental challenges. Learn how these programs can benefit your farm and support conservation efforts in Washtenaw County.

For more details and to apply, visit NRCS Farm Bill Programs.

Farmer Cost Share

Get Financial Assistance with the Farmer Cost Share Program

The Farmer Cost Share program helps Washtenaw farmers implement conservation practices by providing financial assistance for eligible projects. Whether you’re looking to improve soil health, manage water resources, or reduce erosion, the program can help offset costs and make sustainable improvements to your farm. This is a great opportunity to enhance your operations while protecting the environment.

• City of Ypsilanti Sustainability Commission
  Monday, April 14th at 7 p.m. at City Hall
  
• Sharon Township Planning Commission
  Tuesday, April 22nd at 7 p.m. at the Sharon Township Hall
• Salem Township Land Preservation & Conservation Board
  Tuesday, March 20th at 7 p.m. at the Salem Township Hall
• Northfield Township Land Preservation Committee
  Tuesday, April 1st at 7 p.m. at Fire Station 2
• Washtenaw County Conservation District Board of Directors Meeting
  Thursday, April 17th at 7 p.m. at Washtenaw County Conservation District, 705 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 2nd Floor – Room #2010

Seeds2Community Events

Spring Master Rain Gardener Class