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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.

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

  • Dec
    6

    2025 Tractor Tire Drive

    Saturday, December 6, 2025, 9am - 12pm

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

    Partnering with Washtenaw County Water Resources Division, Washtenaw Conservation District is offering our 5th annual Tractor Tire Drive!
    Bring your tractor tires for recycling. Limit of up to 6 tractor tires or 12 semi tires per operation. 

    Registration Required!

  • Mar
    23

    Spring Rain Barrel Sale & Distribution

    Monday, March 23, 2026, 12 - 4pm

    Washtenaw County Conservation District
    705 N. Zeeb Rd
    Scio Township Hall - back parking lot
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    United States

    Rain Barrel pre-sales open January 2, 2026. Any pre-orders will be available for pick-up at the first distribution on Monday, March 23 at our office back parking lot. Colors and quantities are limited!

  • Apr
    24

    2026 Spring Tree & Shrub Sale

    • Friday, April 24, 2026, 1 - 6pm
    • Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9 - 11am

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

    PRE-SALE PERIOD: 
    Store Opens (Pre-Order): January 2, 2026
    Paper Forms Deadline: February 23
    Online Store Deadline: March 23

    PICK-UP DATES: 
    Friday, April 24, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
    Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

News

  • EMU Children's Institute's Rain Play Garden Post-install

    The EMU Children’s Institute successfully utilized the SCHG to create an interactive Rain Play Garden. Supported by partner Feral Flora, the project mobilized over 40 community volunteers and students to dig and install "mini-raingardens" directly into the nature playground. This hands-on initiative exists as an educational space that inspires environmental curiosity while improving the resilience of the school's landscape.

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  • Give the gift of Conservation!

    This holiday season consider gifting conservation: Trees & Shrubs, Native Plants, Rain Barrels, Tools & more with the WCCD Conservation Gift Card!
    These gifts keep giving back providing a healthier environment for our human and natural communities!

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  • Risdon Park Pollinator Garden Post-install

    In 2024 volunteers from the City of Saline applied to install a pollinator garden in Risdon Park. During 2025 they successfully turned a corner of their neighborhood park into a vibrant key-hole style garden.

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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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