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Our Mission: "Working with our community to protect, conserve and restore the natural resources of Kalamazoo County"
Through voluntary, science-based practices, we ensure our natural resources thrive for generations. Together, we’re building a healthier environment and stronger economy right here in Kalamazoo, with the vision of 'a county where community leaders and citizens work together to actively cultivate a culture of responsible natural resource stewardship and management.'
Join us in making a lasting difference—explore how we can work with you.
Areas of Work
Upcoming Events
Multiple Dates
Fri, May 15
Portage
Meetings are open to the public and are held at 8AM on the third Friday of each month.
Thu, May 21
Bellevue Conservation Club
Qualified Forest Program Public Information Session for Forest Landowners
Does your property have 20 or more acres of forest? And do you want to save a bundle on your property taxes? Then the Qualified Forest Program Information Session is for you.
Fri, May 22
Edison Neighborhood Association
Mushroom Workshop 102 - Grow Mushrooms Indefinitely
Wed, May 27
Bailey Nature Preserve
Join our BCK CISMA team and learn about common woody invasive species in our area.
Wed, May 27
Whitehouse Nature Center
Join BCK CISMA on the evening of May 27th to gain some hands-on experience dealing with the invasive mile-a-minute weed (MAMW). We will have a short introduction presentation on MAMW, and then you will be able to take a brief hike to hand-pull some patches of MAMW at the Whitehouse Nature Center.
Tue, Jun 09
City of Kalamazoo Recycling Facility
Join us in providing free services to our residents - help recycle 5,000 tires this year!
Sat, Jul 18
City of Kalamazoo Recycling Facility
Join us in providing free services to our residents - help recycle 5,000 tires this year!
Sat, Aug 01
9801 S Ave E
Join us in providing free services to our residents - help recycle 5,000 tires this year!
Thu, Aug 13
Comstock Transfer Station
Join us in providing free services to our residents - help recycle 5,000 tires this year!
Sat, Apr 18
Kalamazoo Conservation District
Every year we strive to plant 13k+ native trees in Kalamazoo County, with our communities help! Volunteers, join us for our Tree Sale Pick-Up days and help us distribute orders.
Fri, Apr 17
Kalamazoo Conservation District
Every year we strive to plant 13k+ native trees in Kalamazoo County, with our communities help! Volunteers, join us for our Tree Sale Pick-Up days and help us distribute orders.
Wed, Apr 15
Farmstead Flats
Join the Kalamazoo Conservation District in a tree packaging day, to bundle bare root seedlings for our Annual Tree Sale Fundraiser and package them into orders! Help ensure these seedlings make it to their new home and in the ground - to grow the Kalamazoo County tree canopy, year after year.
Wed, Apr 15
Farmstead Flats
Join the Kalamazoo Conservation District in a tree packaging day, to bundle bare root seedlings for our Annual Tree Sale Fundraiser and package them into orders! Help ensure these seedlings make it to their new home and in the ground - to grow the Kalamazoo County tree canopy, year after year.
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