Van Buren Conservation District

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. The regular board meeting schedule shall be set at the first meeting of the Board in the calendar year. Meetings start at 10:00 AM at the VBCD office (1035 E Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI 49079), unless otherwise noted.

Recent News

May 2026 Newsletter

The May VBCD News is in! Thank you for celebrating Earth Day, Arbor Day, and the VBCD’s 82nd Anniversary with us in April! Check out all we got up to in this month’s newsletter. Get the scoop: Volunteer with us Sunday, May 3 Success stories from April Recycling facility tours and education events Important dates May-July Are you signed up for our newsletter? This once-a-month email is your quick-and-easy guide to resources, fun, education, and events! Scroll to the bottom of this page and subscribe

Accepting Nominations: Board Director

The Van Buren Conservation District is accepting nomination petitions to be on the ballot for the 2026 Board Directors Election. Candidates who are residents of the conservation district interested in being on the ballot must submit a nominating petition, signed by a minimum of five residents of the conservation district and signed by the candidate (circulator) at least 60 days before the Annual Meeting & Director Election. A resident is defined as a person of legal age to vote (18 years of age) who can

A three image collage on volunteer stream monitoring. In clockwise order featuring an insect specimen, 2 workers taking notes, and 4 working collecting samples.

Come Along – Volunteer Water Monitoring!

We care about our water – whether we’re drinking it, bathing in it, or swimming and playing in it. To check up on our water’s health, twice a year we hold Volunteer Water Monitoring events. Volunteer Water Monitoring 👥 Free event 📍 Lawrence River Park, Lawrence, MI 49064 📅 Sunday, May 3, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM ✅ Pre-registration preferred   What is Volunteer Water Monitoring? Volunteer Water Monitoring is a biannual event bringing together volunteers and guides to monitor our water’s health. The Van Buren

April 2026 Newsletter

The April VBCD News is in! Happy Spring! As we welcome this next season, we look forward to what the warmer weather brings and hope you’ll join us! Check out what’s coming soon: Tree Sale Pre-order Pick-up and Leftover Sock Sale April 10 & 11 Planting (FREE) Trees for Clean Water Round 2 Look out out for Invasive Species Lesser Celendine Recycling facility tours and education events Important dates April-June Are you signed up for our newsletter? This once-a-month email is your quick-and-easy guide to

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Events

Events in May 2026

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8:45 am: Materials Recovery Facility Tour

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April 29, 2026

Materials Recovery Facility Tour
April 30, 2026
May 1, 2026
May 2, 2026

Category: General
1:00 pm: Volunteer Water Monitoring Spring 2026

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May 3, 2026

A three image collage on volunteer stream monitoring. In clockwise order featuring an insect specimen, 2 workers taking notes, and 4 working collecting samples.
May 4, 2026

1:00 pm: Porter Township Electronics Collection Event

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May 5, 2026

Porter Township Electronics Collection Event
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Category: General
8:00 am: VBCD Board Director Nominating Petitions & Certificates of Circulation Due

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May 18, 2026

May 19, 2026

6:00 pm: Materials Management Planning Demystified

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May 20, 2026

Materials Management Planning Demystified
May 21, 2026
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May 24, 2026

Memorial Day - Holiday

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May 26, 2026

Category: General
10:00 am: VBCD Board Meeting

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May 27, 2026

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June 5, 2026

9:00 am: Paw Paw Recycle Roundup

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June 6, 2026

Paw Paw Recycle Roundup
  • 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, May 3, 2026 – Volunteer Water Monitoring Spring 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, May 5, 2026 – Porter Township Electronics Collection Event
  • 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, May 18, 2026 – VBCD Board Director Nominating Petitions & Certificates of Circulation Due
  • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, May 20, 2026 – Materials Management Planning Demystified
  • May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day - Holiday
  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, May 27, 2026 – VBCD Board Meeting
  • 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, June 6, 2026 – Paw Paw Recycle Roundup
  • 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, June 10, 2026 – City of Bangor Electronics Collection Event
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