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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.

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Areas of Work

Upcoming Events

    Monthly Board Meeting
    Monthly Board Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Mar 20
    Portage
    Meetings are open to the public and are held at 8AM on the third Friday of each month.
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    Mushroom Workshop 101
    Mushroom Workshop 101
    Sun, Apr 12
    Tay's Farm
    Grow Mushrooms at Home
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    VOLUNTEER EVENT! Tree Bundling Day! (SHIFT 1)
    VOLUNTEER EVENT! Tree Bundling Day! (SHIFT 1)
    Tue, Apr 14
    Farmstead Flats
    Join the Kalamazoo Conservation District in a tree bundling day, to bundle bare root seedlings for our Annual Tree Sale Fundraiser! 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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    VOLUNTEER EVENT! Tree Bundling Day! (SHIFT 2)
    VOLUNTEER EVENT! Tree Bundling Day! (SHIFT 2)
    Tue, Apr 14
    Farmstead Flats
    Join the Kalamazoo Conservation District in a tree bundling day, to bundle bare root seedlings for our Annual Tree Sale Fundraiser! 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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    VOLUNTEER EVENT! Tree Packaging Day! (SHIFT 1)
    VOLUNTEER EVENT! Tree Packaging Day! (SHIFT 1)
    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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    VOLUNTEER EVENT! Tree Packaging Day! (SHIFT 2)
    VOLUNTEER EVENT! Tree Packaging Day! (SHIFT 2)
    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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    VOLUNTEER EVENT! Tree Sale Pick-Up Day!
    VOLUNTEER EVENT! Tree Sale Pick-Up Day!
    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.
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    VOLUNTEER EVENT! Tree Sale Pick-Up Day 2!
    VOLUNTEER EVENT! Tree Sale Pick-Up Day 2!
    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.
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    Mushroom Workshop 102
    Mushroom Workshop 102
    Fri, May 22
    Tay's Farm
    Mushroom Workshop 102 - Grow Mushrooms Indefinitely
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    Mushroom Workshop 103
    Mushroom Workshop 103
    Wed, Jun 10
    Tay's Farm
    Mushroom Workshop 103 - Mushroom Products & Medicine
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    Mushroom Workshop 104
    Mushroom Workshop 104
    Thu, Jul 23
    Tay's Farm
    Mushroom Workshop 104 - Mushroom Cooking Class
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    🌱 Herbs & Microgreens
    🌱 Herbs & Microgreens
    Wed, Aug 12
    Tay's Farm
    Intro to Herbs & Microgreens 101
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    🌲 Foraging & Outdoor Skills
    🌲 Foraging & Outdoor Skills
    Fri, Sep 11
    Location is TBD
    Forage for Life 101
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    ♻️ Composting Workshops
    ♻️ Composting Workshops
    Thu, Oct 08
    Tay's Farm
    Intro to Composting 101
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    Cultivating Connections: Annual Meeting & Election of the Board
    Cultivating Connections: Annual Meeting & Election of the Board
    Thu, Mar 05
    AZO Venue, Lounge & Grill
    Come celebrate 80 years with the Kalamazoo Conservation District! Join us for an evening with games, a silent auction, music, and an opportunity to network with the conservation-minded members of Kalamazoo!
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    KCD Hunt Leader Meet-Up
    KCD Hunt Leader Meet-Up
    Fri, Jan 30
    Portage
    This is a casual event meant for our interested volunteer hunt leaders to come together and build camaraderie. Leaders who attended the Pilot Hunt in December 2025, will share their experience and feedback to enhance the program! Newly interested hunt leaders can learn the program and ask questions.
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    Wildlife Habitat Management and Hunting Collaborative
    Wildlife Habitat Management and Hunting Collaborative
    Fri, Sep 05
    Kalamazoo
    This event will discuss how NRCS and the Conservation District can help landowners/land managers enhance wildlife habitat and land stewardship. We will also be introducing the KCD’s partnership with Hunt Michigan Collaborative and how we will be connecting hunters to opportunities in our region.
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    Local Work Group (LWG)
    Local Work Group (LWG)
    Fri, Aug 22
    Portage
    LWGs are formed to gather input from constituents and conservation leaders throughout each county to determine natural resource issues and priorities.
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269-775-3368

5950 Portage Rd. Ste. B

Portage, MI 49002

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Office Hours:

Mon-Thurs       9AM-4PM

Fri                     Field Day - Please schedule an appointment

Sat-Sun            Office Closed​

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