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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

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
    25

    Washtenaw TOPP Farm Tours (New Rescheduled Time)

    Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 9am - 5pm

    MI
    United States

    Explore Washtenaw County agriculture through guided tours at Raindance Farm, Nature & Nurture Farm, and Pott Farms. Learn about organic seed stewardship, regenerative soil practices, diversified production, ecological farming, hemp cultivation, and farmer-led community engagement.

     

  • 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
    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?”

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