Van Buren Conservation District

Please call 269-657-7055 x5 to reach Van Buren Conservation District staff. Calling 269-657-4030 x5 will not currently work.

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

June 2026 Newsletter

The June VBCD News is in! ☀ Summer is almost here! Check out all we got up to in this month’s newsletter.   Get the scoop: ♻ Recycling collection events and facility tour 🌟 Attend our annual meeting July 17 🍓 Food, Farm, & Fun coming up 🗓️ Important dates June-August   Are you signed up for our newsletter? This once-a-month email is your quick-and-easy guide to resources, fun, education, and events! Go to the bottom of our website to subscribe. You can access the

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You’re Invited to Our 2026 Annual Meeting

We’re thrilled to invite you to the Van Buren Conservation District’s Annual Meeting – our biggest community gathering of the year! This free event is your opportunity to celebrate conservation successes, connect with fellow community members, and enjoy a summer morning together. VBCD Annual Meeting 📅 Friday, July 17, 2026 | 🕔 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 Lawrence Village Park | 210 N Exchange St., Lawrence, MI 49064 ‼️ Registration requested (click the link below) What to Expect Whether you’re a longtime supporter or

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

Events

Events in April 2026

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Tree Sale Pre-orders Due

March 29, 2026

Image of VBCD employees at the Tree Sale Order Pickup & Leftover Stock Sale.
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April 5, 2026

Tree Sale Wrapping

April 6, 2026 April 9, 2026

Image of VBCD employees at the Tree Sale Order Pickup & Leftover Stock Sale.

Tree Sale Wrapping

April 6, 2026 April 9, 2026

Image of VBCD employees at the Tree Sale Order Pickup & Leftover Stock Sale.

Tree Sale Wrapping

April 6, 2026 April 9, 2026

Image of VBCD employees at the Tree Sale Order Pickup & Leftover Stock Sale.

Tree Sale Wrapping

April 6, 2026 April 9, 2026

Image of VBCD employees at the Tree Sale Order Pickup & Leftover Stock Sale.

11:00 am: Tree Sale Order Pickup & Leftover Sale


April 10, 2026

Image of VBCD employees at the Tree Sale Order Pickup & Leftover Stock Sale.

9:00 am: Tree Sale Order Pickup & Leftover Sale


April 11, 2026

Image of VBCD employees at the Tree Sale Order Pickup & Leftover Stock Sale.
April 12, 2026
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April 21, 2026

10:00 am: VBCD Board Meeting


April 22, 2026

10:00 am: Materials Management Planning Demystified


April 23, 2026

Materials Management Planning Demystified
April 24, 2026
April 25, 2026
April 26, 2026
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April 28, 2026

8:45 am: Materials Recovery Facility Tour


April 29, 2026

Materials Recovery Facility Tour
April 30, 2026
May 1, 2026
May 2, 2026
  • 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
  • June 19, 2026 – Juneteenth National Independence Day - Holiday
  • 8:45 am 1:00 pm, June 24, 2026 – Materials Recovery Facility Tour
  • 10:00 am 12:00 pm, June 24, 2026 – VBCD Board Meeting
  • 12:00 am 1:00 am, July 3, 2026 – Independence Day - Holiday
  • 1:00 pm 5:00 pm, July 8, 2026 – City of Hartford Electronics Collection Event
  • 10:00 am 12:00 pm, July 15, 2026 – VBCD Board Meeting
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