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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

  • 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): August 4
    Paper Forms Deadline: September 8
    Online Store Deadline: September 15

    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

  • Oct
    4

    2025 Well Water Testing

    Saturday, October 4, 2025, 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 4th 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).  We suggest that samples be at least 8oz and less than 48hrs old. For further questions, please contact Paul Buzzard, Paul@washtenawcd.org

  • Oct
    4

    Washtenaw Conserved Farm Tour

    Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9am - 5pm

    Washtenaw County Conservation Collective
    MI
    United States

    Join Washtenaw communities to explore local farms and meet farmers at this free conservation event. Registered guests can tour up to three farms to learn about food production and protected natural areas. Various learning tracks will be available for attendees. More info and sign-up provided here!

  • Oct
    14

    Stewards Circle: Tools for Conservation

    Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6 - 7pm

    Washtenaw County Conservation District
    705 N. Zeeb Rd
    Room #2010
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    United States

    Join us to learn about various conservation hand-tools: puller tools, soil testing, flame weeders and more!  We'll discuss their uses, best practices, and sourcing. Attendees are welcome to bring a favorite or unique conservation tool to show off. We'll have tools from our Washtenaw Tool Bank Collective to discuss and demonstrate. You could even take one home to borrow! 

    Free, no registration required.

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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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