UP COMMING EVENTS
Reforestation Tree Sale Now Open
Order Now through April 11, 2025.
Visit the Online store- Tree Sale page for details.
Order online or a printable order form is available.
Paper forms are located on the door at 954 E. Isabella Rd. and are available by request.
Orders will be ready to pick up SEE BELOW FOR DATES.
No Appointment needed.
Pick up location The Big Red Barn- 814 E. Olson Rd. Midland, MI.
No orders can be picked up before April 24.
(Earth Day orders for schools or events are exceptions. Let us know!)
Here's a peek at our upcoming workshops & events 2025
Dates and details are subject to change.
Tomlinson Barn Education Center is closed November 1 through May 1.
Tree order distribution.
Any tree orders not picked up by May 3 will be forfeited and no refund will be given.
April 24- 11am-6pm
April 25- 11am-6pm
April 26- 8am-1pm
Special April Dates
April 22- Earth Day
April 25 - Arbor Day
April 26 - Celebrate Earth Day at Dow High School
May
Fundraising Plant sales May 1-31. Hours TBD
Native plants and vegetable plants, trees and shrubs available.
Tree orders can be picked up during these times also.
May 1 - 11am-6pm
May 2 - 11am-6pm
May 3 - 8am-1pm
UPDATED 4/11/2025
Midland Conservation District - Lunch & Learn Series
Public Workshops - Program for Landowners.
We will provide a light lunch $5.00 donation or bring your lunch.
All are welcome to attend.
Time: 11am -1pm
Location for These Events: 814 E. Olson Rd.
May 14 - Secrets of the Soil Composting & Soil Health
May 21- Backyard Conservation- Pollinator Habitats
June 4- Endangered Species of Michigan.
June 18- Creating a Food Forest on your property
July 9 - Wildlife Habitat Awareness- Creating wildlife habitats
July 23 - Forest Management
August 6 – Plastic Pollution, PFAS and the state of our great lakes
Family Fun Days Conservation Education May 8-August 8
These events are family friendly, we provide crafts, scavenger hunts, games and other hands-on activities.
Snacks & water provided.
May 9 - Secrets of the soil. Soil Health - Lets Plant some seeds!
May 23 – Good Bugs Bad Bugs, MI endangered Species, Vernal Pools
(June 5 is World Environment Day)
June 13 - What is the environment and why is it important
June 21 – District Birthday Bash established 6-27-1950 (75 years) Hours 5-7pm.
June 27 – Michigan Critters & fun Facts
July 11 - Camping & survival skills
July 25 - Foraging, edible plants, ID & cautions
August 8 - Where does our food come from?
OFF Site Events scheduled
March 29- Great Lakes Bay Region Seed Swap. 10-3pm
April 26 - Celebrate Earth Day at Dow High School Free event open to all.
June 7 - Free Fishing Day at Stratford Park- Open to all ages. 10am to 1pm.
September 16 – Rural Education Day, 4th grade classes invited to attend.
September 20 – Location Chippewa Nature Center
Preserving Your Harvest. Canning needs, tips and tricks.
Partnering with Women of the Wild & MSU.
Reforestation Tree Sale Now Open
Order Now through April 11, 2025.
Visit the Online store- Tree Sale page for details.
Order online or a printable order form is available.
Paper forms are located on the door at 954 E. Isabella Rd. and are available by request.
Orders will be ready to pick up SEE BELOW FOR DATES.
No Appointment needed.
Pick up location The Big Red Barn- 814 E. Olson Rd. Midland, MI.
No orders can be picked up before April 24.
(Earth Day orders for schools or events are exceptions. Let us know!)
Here's a peek at our upcoming workshops & events 2025
Dates and details are subject to change.
Tomlinson Barn Education Center is closed November 1 through May 1.
Tree order distribution.
Any tree orders not picked up by May 3 will be forfeited and no refund will be given.
April 24- 11am-6pm
April 25- 11am-6pm
April 26- 8am-1pm
Special April Dates
April 22- Earth Day
April 25 - Arbor Day
April 26 - Celebrate Earth Day at Dow High School
May
Fundraising Plant sales May 1-31. Hours TBD
Native plants and vegetable plants, trees and shrubs available.
Tree orders can be picked up during these times also.
May 1 - 11am-6pm
May 2 - 11am-6pm
May 3 - 8am-1pm
UPDATED 4/11/2025
Midland Conservation District - Lunch & Learn Series
Public Workshops - Program for Landowners.
We will provide a light lunch $5.00 donation or bring your lunch.
All are welcome to attend.
Time: 11am -1pm
Location for These Events: 814 E. Olson Rd.
May 14 - Secrets of the Soil Composting & Soil Health
May 21- Backyard Conservation- Pollinator Habitats
June 4- Endangered Species of Michigan.
June 18- Creating a Food Forest on your property
July 9 - Wildlife Habitat Awareness- Creating wildlife habitats
July 23 - Forest Management
August 6 – Plastic Pollution, PFAS and the state of our great lakes
Family Fun Days Conservation Education May 8-August 8
These events are family friendly, we provide crafts, scavenger hunts, games and other hands-on activities.
Snacks & water provided.
May 9 - Secrets of the soil. Soil Health - Lets Plant some seeds!
May 23 – Good Bugs Bad Bugs, MI endangered Species, Vernal Pools
(June 5 is World Environment Day)
June 13 - What is the environment and why is it important
June 21 – District Birthday Bash established 6-27-1950 (75 years) Hours 5-7pm.
June 27 – Michigan Critters & fun Facts
July 11 - Camping & survival skills
July 25 - Foraging, edible plants, ID & cautions
August 8 - Where does our food come from?
OFF Site Events scheduled
March 29- Great Lakes Bay Region Seed Swap. 10-3pm
April 26 - Celebrate Earth Day at Dow High School Free event open to all.
June 7 - Free Fishing Day at Stratford Park- Open to all ages. 10am to 1pm.
September 16 – Rural Education Day, 4th grade classes invited to attend.
September 20 – Location Chippewa Nature Center
Preserving Your Harvest. Canning needs, tips and tricks.
Partnering with Women of the Wild & MSU.