Workshops

Community Education

Conservation Education

Workshops & Programs

Summer Roberts leading a forestry walk

Conservation Education is designed to increase the conservation skills and knowledge base of all landowners from small city lots to larger rural properties. These programs cover topics such as planning for conservation, building healthy soils, landscaping with native plants, water conservation and rain catchment systems, tree planting and maintenance and more. Topics for our programs are gathered through input from the WCCD Education & Community Outreach Committee made up of residents and volunteers as well as through the Annual Meeting.

Upcoming Workshops & Education Events

  • May
    31

    Risdon Park Pollinator Garden Celebration

    Sunday, May 31, 2026, 1 - 3pm

    241 S. Ann Arbor St.
    Saline, MI 48176
    United States

    Join the Saline community at the Risdon Park pollinator garden unveiling. The native species will be showcased that were selected for the garden, and a native seed giveaway will occur. 

  • Jul
    11

    Rain Garden, Conservation District Volunteer & SNAG Potluck Lunch

    Saturday, July 11, 2026, 11:30am - 1:30pm

    Loonfeather Park
    1320 Grove Rd
    Ypsilanti, MI 48198
    United States

    Bring a dish to pass, meet fellow rain gardeners, volunteers from the Conservation District, and alumni from the Michigan Naturalist and Conservation Stewards Program. When you enter the park, let the parking attendant know you are part of the potluck, and we'll pay for your entrance fee. After lunch we'll tour the Loonfeather Park rain garden. 

Other Education Programs & Resources

See below, more to come! 

Contact us if you have other suggestions or requests!

Conservation Stewards Program (MSUE)

Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (logo)

See their website for the latest opportunities & registration.

The Conservation Stewards Program is an educational program designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles and sharing this knowledge with others to help restore and conserve ecosystems throughout Michigan communities.

The program is organized by Michigan State University Extension and facilitated by partner organizations in local cohorts in Michigan, including the WCCD in the Washtenaw County cohort. The WCCD has participated as a partner organization. 
 

The Stewardship Network - Workshops & Events

TSN stewardship field work day

Here you will find upcoming stewardship opportunities and events to put your intentions into action.  They also have monthly webcasts!

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