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

  • Jul
    26

    Rain Gardeners & WCCD - Volunteer Appreciation Potluck

    Saturday, July 26, 2025, 11:30am - 1:30pm

    Loonfeather Park
    1320 Grove Rd.
    Ypsilanti, MI 48198
    United States

    Bring a dish to pass, meet fellow volunteers and rain gardeners, and enjoy this beautiful park right on Ford Lake. When you enter the park, let the parking attendant know you are part of the rain garden potluck and we'll pay for your entrance fee. We'll do a short tour of the rain garden that is looking more and more beautiful every year, thanks to the dedicated steward team!

  • Sep
    5

    2025 Washtenaw Field Day

    Friday, September 5, 2025, 8am - 1pm

    Gateway Farm
    10665 Joy Rd
    Plymouth, MI 48170
    United States

    Discover how orchards and ground cover can support regenerative, climate-resilient agriculture & profitable food production at this hands-on field day at Gateway Farm. We’ll also explore water stewardship in action through wetland restoration & rain garden demonstrations. Registration now open!

  • Sep
    26

    2025 Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale

    Friday, September 26, 2025, 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

  • 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

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News

  • Biggest Native Plant Expo yet!

    Our 6th Native Plant Expo & Marketplace has continued to exceed expectations with over 2486 attendees enjoying plant sales, getting free plants and seeds, learning from a myriad of organizations, enjoying food trucks, music, and kids activities. We're grateful to continue offering this gift to the community and for it to be received so whole-heartedly!

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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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