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

You’re Invited: Farming for the Future 2025

Farming for the Future is an annual educational event for local farmers and is a great opportunity to learn from agricultural specialists, educators, researchers, businesses, and other farmers. This year’s event is scheduled for March 12, 2025 at the Van Buren Conference Center from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This year, our keynote speaker will be Jeremy Sweeten. Jeremy is a first generation farmer and a consultant for Understanding Ag. He has seen firsthand how regenerative farming practices can improve your soils, livestock, and profitability.

Your Voice on Conservation is Needed – Conservation Needs Assessment Survey

Your Land. Your Water. Your Voice. We, at the Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD), are looking to hear from you! Take our quick survey to guide conservation in Van Buren County. Whether you live, work, or play in Van Buren County, we need your input. Your thoughts help the VBCD better serve you, our community, and our natural resources.  The VBCD brings programs, services, education, and events to our community. To address our local needs, we need your local voice. Your input helps us focus

Notice of Meeting to Organize: January 2025

To all residents and landowners of Van Buren County, notice is hereby given that the Van Buren Conservation District will hold a regular board meeting to organize the board for 2025 on 22 January 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Van Buren Conservation District office (1035 E. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI 49079). Upon request to the District Executive Director, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities to be able to participate in this meeting. If you have any questions, please call

2025 Tree Sale

The annual VBCD Tree Sale opens January 1, 2025! We are excited to once again provide you with quality, affordable seedlings while reforesting our community and supporting local conservation! Why shop at the VBCD Tree Sale? We are able to provide our community with quality, affordable seedlings that we otherwise could not purchase locally. By buying in bulk and bringing choices to you, we save our community time and money. We specially pick which seedlings to sell in our Tree Sale. We choose quality seedlings

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Events

Events in October 2024

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September 29, 2024
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October 6, 2024(2 events)

Category: General
1:00 pm: Macroinvertebrate Stream Sampling

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October 6, 2024

Category: General
1:00 pm: Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program - Insect Collection

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October 6, 2024

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October 9, 2024(1 event)

Category: General
1:30 pm: Hike with a Naturalist

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October 19, 2024(1 event)

Category: General
9:00 am: Van Buren Recycle Roundup Collection in Lawrence

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October 23, 2024(1 event)

Category: General
10:00 am: VBCD October 23, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

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  • All day, January 1, 2025 – New Year's Day
  • All day, January 9, 2025 – National Day of Mourning
  • All day, January 20, 2025 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, January 22, 2025 – VBCD January 22, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
  • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, January 22, 2025 – Van Buren Soil Conservation District Foundation Meeting
  • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, February 15, 2025 – Birds and Blooms
  • All day, February 17, 2025 – Washington's Birthday
  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, February 26, 2025 – VBCD February 26, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
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