Van Buren Conservation District

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent uptick in cases in Michigan, the Van Buren Conservation District is primarily working from home. Email is the best way to reach us, as we are checking voicemails infrequently. Please visit the staff link to obtain the staff member's email address that is appropriate for your inquiry. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we do our part to keep our staff and the rest of the community safe!

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The mission of the Van Buren Conservation District is to promote the conservation of natural resources through partnerships, providing public education, demonstrations, and technical assistance while working together for future generations.

Board Meetings are open to the public and are the fourth Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted. The meetings start at 10:00 AM at the VBCD office (1035 E Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI 49079), unless otherwise noted.

Recent News

Paint Update

Properly caring for paint is important to reduce groundwater pollution, so it is necessary to think about how we get rid of our unwanted paint. Oil-based paint, stains, and varnishes are hazardous whether dried or liquid and should be taken to a household hazardous waste collection. Check out our collection events page on our website for Van Buren County collection details. Latex paint is not a hazardous waste! It is a water based solution and once it has dried, it can be disposed of at

Join Us! Summer 2023 Naturalist Events

The Van Buren Conservation District is excited to announce our Naturalist Events with our partners. Join our naturalist during hikes and paddles! Learn about the world around you- plants, animals, insect, environments, and so much more. Ask questions, learn interest facts, and bask in the grandeur of the natural world about you. Check out our three Naturalist Events happening this summer: 18 July 2023 (25 July rain date) | Naturalist Hike | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Van Buren District Library, Gobles Branch |

Summer Education 2023

This year, the Van Buren Conservation District is partnering with Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery to provide an outdoor educational experience for children ages 4-10. This program will take place at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery and will utilize all that the hatchery has to offer including pond studies, various educational hikes, nature journaling and tours of the facility. Parents/guardians are required to attend for the entirety of the program and provide their own transportation. The event will be from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Grazing Workshop 2023 – Registration is Open

Join us for our Grazing Workshop, an educational event for local farmers, on 14 June 2023 from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM. We will be at Windshadow Farm (24681 CR 681, Bangor, MI 49013). Topics will include reading your pastures, livestock grazing habitats, grazing the weeds, pasture management, programs & cost-share opportunities, and more. Registration and a light breakfast will be available starting at 8:30 AM. This event is free but please RSVP by June 7. For more information, contact Conservation Technician Gabriel Francisco at

Events

Events in June 2023

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May 28, 2023

Category: General All day: Memorial Day

All day
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June 13, 2023

Category: General 9:00 am: Grazing Workshop 2023


June 14, 2023

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Category: General All day: Juneteenth Holiday

All day
June 19, 2023

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June 27, 2023

Category: General 10:00 am: VBCD June 28, 2023 Regular Board Meeting


June 28, 2023

Category: General 10:30 am: Summer Education at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery


June 29, 2023

Category: General 3:00 pm: Passenger & Semi Tire and Electronics Collection: Covert


June 29, 2023

June 30, 2023
July 1, 2023
  • All day, May 29, 2023 – Memorial Day
  • 9:00 am 12:30 pm, June 14, 2023 – Grazing Workshop 2023
  • All day, June 19, 2023 – Juneteenth Holiday
  • 10:00 am 12:00 pm, June 28, 2023 – VBCD June 28, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
  • 10:30 am 12:00 pm, June 29, 2023 – Summer Education at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
  • 3:00 pm 7:00 pm, June 29, 2023 – Passenger & Semi Tire and Electronics Collection: Covert
  • All day, July 4, 2023 – Independence Day Holiday
  • 10:00 am 1:00 pm, July 10, 2023 – Large Tire Collection: Paw Paw
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