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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

Meet Our New Executive Director!

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The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) is pleased to announce that Joy Casnovsky joined the organization as its new Executive Director on August 24, 2026.

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

  • Sep
    2

    Mushroom 102

    Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 6 - 8pm

    Washington Street Education Center
    500 Washington Street
    Chelsea, MI 48118
    United States

    In this class go beyond the basics and dive deep into cloning mushrooms, taking spore prints, and creating your very own liquid cultures. This class will teach you how to sustainably cultivate mushrooms at home using professional techniques. Registration required through Jackson County Conservation District.

  • 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

  • Oct
    3

    2026 Well Water Testing

    Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9am - 3pm

    Washtenaw County Conservation District (RM 2304)
    705 N. Zeeb Rd, Suite 201
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    United States

    The Washtenaw County Conservation District and students from Eastern Michigan University (EMU) will be testing well water samples on Saturday, October 3 from 9am to 3pm at Room 2304, 705 N. Zeeb Rd.  Some of the tests that will be run include nitrate/nitrite, pH, turbidity and more.  This event is for those who are interested in getting their private wells tested (city’s regularly test their drinking water). 

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