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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, Mar 20
Portage
Meetings are open to the public and are held at 8AM on the third Friday of each month.




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.


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.


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.


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.


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.














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!


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.


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.


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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