Upcoming Events * Details will be added closer to events. Event information is posted on Facebook, and we will keep this page updated as things change, and details are set.
January 15 through March 31, 2024 Annual Reforestation Tree & Shrub Sale. See Tree Sale & Online Store for details and order information.
May 1st through October 31 Schedule your group or class to come out for an event. Group meetings welcome! We can tailor the event to your group's needs. Click here for details.
TREES 101 - RSVP Link https://forms.gle/Co6HnVqdNyQBdCym8 RSVP appreciated, not necessary to attend.
March 21, 2024, 6:00pm-8:00pm. Location: Lee Township Hall Address 1485 W. Olson Rd. Midland, MI. 48640 (at the intersection of 9 Mile & Olson.) Midland CD presents why, how, when, and where to plant trees, bare root tree care, planting do’s & don’ts, basic pruning. Joe Nash Forester from Gladwin/Clare Co. will talk about tree health, and Joe Grant from Grant Farms will have tips on growing Paw Paw trees and other MI trees.
May 15, 2024- Details coming soon! Forest Management. Do you own property? Is part of it a forest? Would you like to add more wildlife habitat? Learn how to manage, protect and enhance your resources. Join us and Forester Hunter Fordo Technical Service provider for NRCS to learn the best management practices. Learn about NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Service)
June 8, 2024 - 2nd Annual Free Fishing Day at Stratford Park. Free fishing for all ages, games, door prizes, food trucks.
Free fishing day RSVP LINK https://forms.gle/a4uEgV42eASND6DZ9
Want to help? Sponsorship Information, Donations, Volunteers needed to make this event a success! Click this link for more information. https://forms.gle/TVyQvFcRGd4chwi6A
June 18, 2024- 5-8pm Annual Meeting & Barn Birthday Bash. Location: 814 E. Olson Rd. Midland, MI. Come and join us for an old fashion Barn Party. Including: Dinner, square dancing, games and family activities. The Barn turns 100 years old!
September 17, 2024 4th Grade Ag Day - 9am1pm Open to All Midland County 4th grade classes. Learn about Agriculture in an interactive way. Location: Midland Antique Engine Association 3226 S. Meridian Rd. Merrill, MI. 48637
Special Thanks to the following 2023 farm tour sponsors. Your donations and commitment to the community help make these events a success! All donations are used for bussing grants and educational materials. All financial information is available on request. If you or your company or group want to be a part of this annual event contact us. We need partners and sponsors to make this possible. No Farmers-No Food!
The Following Local Farm Bureau Agents added donations to help cover the bussing requests! Garrison Family Agency LLC Schmidt Insurance Group LLC Ginter Insurance Group LLC And to Erika Garrison for helping me and my daughter stuff 600 swag bags the night before! So much appreciated!
More THANKS go to the Laurenz Family Carolyn, Gerald, Julayne, Randy, Rusty, who hosted this event at their farm for 30 + years and helped us make the first one at the new location a success. The Members of the Midland Antique Engine Club who opened their property (and Hearts) to host the event and all the work that went into it. You all ROCK! To the Schools and Teachers for your commitment to teaching our future generations. (FFA) Futures Farmers of America, Breckenridge and Coleman Groups for your participation and all you do to help future generations become Future Farmers! And the 16+ volunteers and station attendants Farm Bureau -Brennan Mudd Central MI CISMA -Matt Lindauer Garrett Family Farms -Ron & Austin Garrett DTE- DJ Ikeler Sawmill Demonstration-Randy Berternitz Black Smith Demo -Don Robinson
If you want to be a part of this fun filled event, You can volunteer or make a donation in support of future farm tour events, Upcoming: September 17, 2024 Email: midlandconservation@macd.org Or call the office 989-486-2325.