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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.

Learn more about the Washtenaw County Conservation District

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

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Upcoming Events & Workshops

  • Aug
    21

    Sniffing Out Invasive Species: Spotted Lanternfly

    Friday, August 21, 2026, 10am - 2pm

    Lyndon Township Hall
    17751 N Territorial Rd
    Chelsea, MI 48118
    United States

    Educational event about the biology & ecology of the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive species. There will be a presentation, and field component. In the field we'll see a live demonstration of using conservation dogs for Spotted Lanternfly detection, and removal strategies for Tree of Heaven.

  • Aug
    28

    Field Day: “Getting the dirt on soil health tests: A practical approach to improving nutrient use efficiency”

    Friday, August 28, 2026, 8am - 3pm

    Maulbetsch Farm
    2271 E Northfield Church Rd
    Ann Arbor, MI 48105
    United States

    In 2026, we are hosting an expanded field day focused on regenerative row crop farming featuring reputable, Michigan and Midwest-based regenerative practitioners and technical experts, in-field Demonstrations and simulation stations, peer networking space, and informational tables. 

     

  • Sep
    8

    Living Soil Workshop

    Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 4:30 - 7:30pm

    MSU Extension Classroom (Floor 1)
    705 N. Zeeb Rd. #201
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    United States

    Join us to learn how living soil works is foundational to understanding regenerative farming. Practices like composting, mulching, reduced-tilling, and cover cropping are meant to protect the life in the soil. But what is the “life in this soil?”

  • 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 3
    Paper Forms Deadline: September 7
    Online Store Deadline: Sunday, September 13

    PICK-UP DATES: 
    Friday, September 25, 2026  1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

    EXTRA PLANTS SALE:
    Friday, September 25, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. ONLY

News

  • Regenerative Farmer Network Grant

    MDARD awarded a Regenerative Farmer Network Grant (RFNG) to the newly formed, farmer-led Washtenaw Agroecology Network. WCCD is serving as the collaborator of the new network, which consists of Michigan row crop farmers with between several hundred to over a thousand acres of corn, soybeans, and wheat, and is providing expanded soil testing.

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