Calhoun Conservation District

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

This spring the Calhoun Conservation District partnered with Fredonia Township to do a prescribed burn on our Jenney Woods Property just south of Ceresco! Check out the video below to see our progress!🌾🔥

The Calhoun Conservation District partnered with the Fredonia Township Fire Department to burn 10 acres of prairie at the Jenney Woods Nature Area. This proj...

05/19/2026

It was a busy week in the field last week with working with the Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce to participate in the Community Impact day! We improved access to Hart's Lake at the Hart's Lake Conservation Area in Fort Custer Industrial Park. We also were fortunate to be apart of banding the eaglet that lives at the lake!🦅 Then on Saturday we partnered with an array of organizations making improved to the Holt-Rice Creek Property in Marshall! This including creating benches around the property, planting tress, installing a boot brush station, fishing line recyclers and much more!

Stay posted for more opportunities coming up this summer as we make an impact across the county!

05/15/2026

Tomorrow is the big day at Holt-Rice Creek starting at 10:00am, we have several organizations coming to help complete projects at the property! There will be new benches, a new boot brush station, trees being planted and much more! 🌲🌳 Also check out this month's Outdoor in Calhoun Article to learn about other programs and projects in the county:

Email from Calhoun County A newsletter about outdoor opportunities in our community     Outdoors in Calhoun: May 2026 Outdoors in Calhoun is a newsletter sharing information and events about the natur

04/24/2026

🌲🌳 Today is tree sale pickup day at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds in Marshall from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm! We have extra's for people that didn't make orders that can shop today for any trees we have left! Come see us and plant a tree!🌳🌲

04/17/2026

🌲🌳 Spring is finally here and our Tree Sale is next week on Friday at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds! We are open to the public and will be selling our leftover trees at the fairgrounds ! Come see us at the fairgrounds on Friday the 24th from 9:00 am - 4pm!🌲🌳

04/07/2026

As the weather warms, it’s time to start thinking about planting wildlife habitat. The no-till drill at the Calhoun Conservation District is available to rent and is an excellent choice for planting food plots, native prairie seed mixes, CRP mixes, cover crops, and pasture mixes. Pheasants Forever food plot and native prairie seed mixes are also available through the Calhoun Conservation District. If you’re unsure about what would best suit your needs, we would be happy to provide recommendations for your property.

If you have any questions feel free to email us at [email protected] or call us at (269)781-4867 ext. 5.

03/31/2026

Our tree sale is still open for preorders! Check out our selection on our website! To place an order email us at [email protected] or call us (269)781-4867 ext 5 to place an order!🌲🌳

Highbush Cranberry is a fantastic native species for planting in riparian zones. Species like this help stabilize soil and improve water quality.

The Calhoun Conservation District tree sale is still going on, so there’s still time to order yours!

To place an order, email CCD at [email protected] or give them a call at 269-781-4867 ext. 5

In-person pickup: April 24th, 9am–4pm at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Marshall, MI

Plant with purpose and make a positive impact on our waterways!

03/09/2026

The Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) is an innovative, proactive program that helps farms voluntarily minimize agricultural pollution risks. Technicians provide environmental assessments and cost-share to assist producers in addressing these risks.

Why should you get MAEAP verified?

- Protect yourself from potential legal liabilities by understanding and following best management practices.
- Create a sustainable operation that supports healthy land, air, and water for future generations.
- Develop emergency plans to prepare for the unexpected and protect you, your employees and first responders.
- Use our logo on your products to show your peers, neighbors and community that environmental stewardship is important to you.

Environmental assessments are confidential, voluntary, and free! Schedule your assessment with our CTAP technician Joselyn Ralph via email at [email protected] or phone at 517-395-2087.

03/03/2026

🌲🌳 With Spring quickly approaching, check out our Tree Sale Fundraiser! We have a variety of conifers, deciduous, shrubs and fruit trees for sale. Check out our order form to see our current inventory! Feel free to call if you have any questions and even order over the phone: (269)781-4867 ext. 5. You may also mail or email your order to us at [email protected]. 🌲🌳

Order Form:https://www.calhouncd.org/_files/ugd/f64632_a23b374d3ef5444b87ec9ff1a5c27cd1.pdf