January 15, 2023 Annual Reforestation Tree Sale Starts Orders can be placed on-line through the district website store: www.midlandcd.org Pick up a form the MCD Office at 954 E. Isabella road, Midland MI. Email us at midlandconservation@macd.org and we will email you one, Call the office at 989-486-2325 and we will mail you one. February 23, 2023 9:00am-11:00am and March 2, 2023 6:00pm-8:00pm Location: Swanton-Edenville Township Hall 6460 N. Water Rd. Edenville, MI. 48620 The Upper Tittabawassee River Project. Gladwin and Midland County areas affected by the 2020 dam breeches are eligible for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Join us to learn more about the program and how it can help landowners with resource concerns brought on by the dam breeches, what are some of the projects in the area and how to apply for help. We will also record this meeting for those who can't attend. It will be posted on our webpage. This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under the Regional Conservation Partnership Program Supplemental Agreement number 2540 March 16, 2023 - 6:00pm-8:00pm Trees 101- How, When and Why to Plant trees. Tree planting, care and pruning. Invasive species, Invasive pests, Trees for bees, Location: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Auditorium 1710 W. St. Andrews St. Midland, MI. 48640 March 31, 2023 - Last day to submit tree orders. April 24 through 29, Tree orders picked up and extra tree & shrub sale. Location: Tomlinson Barn Education Center - 814 E. Olson Rd. Midland MI April 22, EARTH DAY April 28, ARBOR DAY May 6, 2023 - 12:00pm-2:00pm Pollinators and Pollinator Habitats Guest Speaker: Connie Crancer, MI. NRCS Liaison Project Wingspan State Coordinator Location: Tomlinson Barn Education Center - 814 E. Olson Rd. Midland MI May 8-27 2023 - Native Plant Sale Hours TBA We have a summer full of events! June 6th, 2023 -10:00am-2:00pm Habitracks - Learn components of wildlife habitats, a scavenger hunt to find habitats, Details coming soon. Location: Tomlinson Barn Education Center - 814 E. Olson Rd. Midland, MI. June 10, 2023 - 10:00am-2:00pm FREE FISHING WEEKEND EVENT With Midland Parks & Rec at Stratford Park Midland, Details coming soon! June 20, 2023- 5:00pm-8:00pm Annual Meeting & Election Open House Cookout MCD birthday event (73 years) Location: Tomlinson Barn Education Center 814 E. Olson Rd. Midland, MI. July 11, 2023 -10:00am-2:00pm Microtreck Treasure Hunt Discover how wildlife and humans share the environment and the importance of having a space to live.Details coming soon! Location: Tomlinson Barn Education Center - 814 E. Olson Rd. Midland, MI. August 8th -10:00am-3:00pm Great Lakes Nature Learn about Michigan's natural resources. Details coming soon! Location: Tomlinson Barn Education Center -814 E. Olson Rd. Midland MI August 23rd -10:00am-3:00pm Hunting and Conservation Location: Tomlinson Barn Education Center - 814 E. Olson Rd. Midland, MI. Sept 27-29 -Native Plant Sale hours TBA October 25, 2023 -6:00pm to 800pm Bat Workshop-Haunted Barn-Fireside Smores and cider Location: Tomlinson Barn Education Center - 814 E. Olson Rd. Midland, MI. The district also produces the ‘Conservation Matters’ show airing on MCTV; episodes of the show are available for viewing by visiting Our Resources: "Conservation Matters" Broadcasts. The District can host educational workshops and events for the public and partner with like minded organizations to bring information to the community. District employees are available to speak at group meetings and events on a variety of topics, Contact Us to request more information. |