Conservation News

The 7th annual Native Plant Expo & Marketplace is coming to Ann Arbor on June 6th, 2026 and we’re looking for sponsors to help make this year’s event the biggest yet!
Sponsorships support event operations, outreach, and free educational opportunities—all while providing great visibility for your business or organization.

Jill Lada, Community Engagement Specialist at the WCCD shares her experience with adding native plant buffers to marginal areas of their farm.

Get a beautiful "Peninsula of Pollinator Paradise - Michigan", designed by a local Michigan artist. Printed right here in Michigan, the sapphire blue shirt helps spread the word and the sales will support the continued work of the WCCD. Available for a limited time, order by March 1!

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!

If you’ve picked up native plants, rain barrels, or compost bins from WCCD this spring or summer, chances are Walker Whitehouse helped get them into your hands. As the Conservation District’s seasonal staff member, Walker plays a vital role in executing conservation resource programs across Washtenaw County.

If you've ever picked up a native plant, a rain barrel, or a no-till drill from the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD), chances are Doug Reith was involved. As WCCD's Resource Specialist, Doug supervises and coordinates a wide array of programs that help residents conserve soil, water, and wildlife—right in their backyards and communities.

Our 6th Native Plant Expo & Marketplace has continued to exceed expectations with over 2486 attendees enjoying plant sales, getting free plants and seeds, learning from a myriad of organizations, enjoying food trucks, music, and kids activities. We're grateful to continue offering this gift to the community and for it to be received so whole-heartedly!

The Native Plant Expo & Marketplace is not only an abundant source of native plants for sale, we also have an abundance of community experts in native plant landscaping, conservation, and more. Look for the "Ask the Expert" signs around at our vendors/exhibitors who can answer your questions! Come to learn and enjoy!

The Native Plant Expo on June 7 will be full of plants for sale from 17 nurseries, it'll also be full of enthusiastic attendees shopping for plants. Beat the crowds with the limited Early Bird tickets and shop from 8am-9am to get first dibs. Then you can enjoy our various food trucks including: lobster, empanadas, ice cream, and coffee!