Tree Sale 2021 is Live!
Pre-orders are the best way to secure your tree seedling selection. Pre-orders are due by Friday, April 9. Our aim will be to host day-of sales this year, as pandemic…
Handling HHW [and more!] During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Recently, the Van Buren Conservation District made the difficult decision to cancel our June 20 Recycle Roundup event to help protect the community from further transmission of COVID-19. The event…
Recycling: Does It Still Matter?
Have you been hearing that recycled materials are being sent to the landfill? I know I’ve read some scary stories about recycled materials not having anywhere to be processed into…
How to Have a Sustainable Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is almost upon us! As we celebrate our nation and the many freedoms we have, let’s aim to take a few steps to care for this…
Composting: What is It and Should I do It?
How bizarre it is that we put our food scraps in plastic bags and send them to landfills where they likely won’t break down at a normal rate? All of…
Composting: What is It and Should I do It?
How bizarre it is that we put our food scraps in plastic bags and send them to landfills where they likely won’t break down at a normal rate? All of…
Composting: How to Do It
Last week, we covered the basics of what composting is and why it is beneficial. This week, we will get into more details about how to compost so that you…
Reduce: You Can Do It in 2019!
Did you have any New Year’s resolutions related to sustainable living this year? It’s easy to understand why many people don’t make sustainable living resolutions – it’s overwhelming! Wherever you…
Happy Valentine’s Day! Let’s Celebrate the Green Way!
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow – have you planned something special for a loved one or yourself yet? Whether you already have the perfect activity or the perfect gift or not,…
