Staff giving away milkweed at native plants event.

Adapt & Thrive in Washtenaw County

From the Dust Bowl a century ago to our rapidly changing climate today, we're here with the resources you need.

For Farmers

Technical and financial assistance to integrate conservation practices.

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For Residents

We provide services, conservation sales, grants, tools, education, and more for all residents engaged in conservation.

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Our Impact

  • 2,500 Acres of Land environmentally verified through MAEAP in 2023

  • 7.5+ Million Trees distributed since 1951

  • 688+ Acres of Cover Crop provided via WCCD Cost Share since 2021

Someone planting seedlings

Upcoming Events & Workshops

  • Oct
    14

    Stewards Circle: Tools for Conservation

    Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6 - 7pm

    Washtenaw County Conservation District
    705 N. Zeeb Rd
    Room #2010
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    United States

    Join us to learn about various conservation hand-tools: puller tools, soil testing, flame weeders and more!  We'll discuss their uses, best practices, and sourcing. Attendees are welcome to bring a favorite or unique conservation tool to show off. We'll have tools from our Washtenaw Tool Bank Collective to discuss and demonstrate. You could even take one home to borrow! 

    Free, no registration required.

  • Nov
    2

    Mushrooms 101

    Sunday, November 2, 2025, 4 - 6pm

    705 N. Zeeb Rd
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    United States

    Join WCCD for a hands-on workshop on cultivating your very own mushrooms at home! Whether you're a seasoned mushroom forager or just getting started, this event is perfect for all mushroom enthusiasts. Experts from Great Lakes Mushroom Company will guide you through the process step by step, teaching you how to create the perfect environment for your fungi to thrive. Don't miss out on this fun and educational opportunity to learn the art of mushroom cultivation!

  • Jun
    6

    2026 Native Plant Expo & Marketplace

    Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9am - 1pm

    Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
    5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    United States

    Stay Tuned!

  • Sep
    25

    2026 Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale

    Friday, September 25, 2026, 1 - 6pm

    Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
    5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    United States

    PRE-SALE PERIOD: 
    Store Opens (Pre-Order): Monday, August TBD
    Paper Forms Deadline: September TBD
    Online Store Deadline: Sunday, September TBD

    PICK-UP DATES: 
    Friday, September 26, 2025  1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

    EXTRA PLANTS SALE:
    Friday, September 26, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. ONLY

News

  • New Forest to MI Faucet Video: How Forests Improve Drinking Water in Washtenaw County

    To learn more about the hidden connections between our environment the water that flows into homes and businesses every day in Washtenaw County, take a look at the new Forest to MI Faucet video.
    This video was created in partnership with the DNR's Forest to MI Faucet initiative created to educate Michigan residents about the connection between forests and drinking water.

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  • Agroforestry & Tasting Event: Taste The Food Forest

    Join us for the two remaining tasting sessions at our special partner event lead by SEAS Master's student Milan Anderson. This value-added agroforestry project shines a spotlight on underutilized native fruit and shrub crops. Taste the unique flavors and learn how these resilient, easy-to-grow crops can benefit farms across Michigan through their environmental, social, and economic contributions.

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  • Celebrate Bat Week

    Celebrate International Bat Week (Oct. 24–31, 2025)! 🦇 Join us in recognizing the vital role bats play in healthy ecosystems and cheering on Kim Williams-Guillén, WCCD staff and scientist, as she presents “Bats of Wayne County” at Nerd Nite Ann Arbor #103 on Oct. 9, 2025

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About Us

WCCD Staff posing for a photo at a plant sale.

The Washtenaw County Conservation District is a local government agency that assists Washtenaw County residents through countywide resource assessments, conservation resource distributions, conservation education, and one-on-one technical assistance.

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