Discover with the District events offer you ways to connect with our outdoors, wildlife, and resources. Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) staff, the folks working with our resources locally, may lead the events but we all contribute to the fun and sharing about the great outdoors.
These events are free and open to the public. Registration may be required and is listed in the event details. See our statements below the registration link for questions, help, accessibility, and more.
Events like these are made possible through you! In 2016, voters approved the VBCD Programs Millage which allows us to bring fun, educational events to our community.
Check out our events below. We add events throughout the year, so stay up-to-date with our newsletter or come back to this webpage.
We are partnering with the Van Buren District Library Bloomingdale Branch and the Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail to hold a fun, engaging event in Bloomingdale!
Join us as we discuss plants, animals, and more. We’ll learn about our local nature then interact with it. And what better place to interact with our local plants and wildlife than the Kal-Haven State Trail!
Pre-registration is encouraged. See our contact information and accessibility statements at the bottom of this webpage.
Discover with the District: Kal-Haven Trail
📅 Saturday, March 21 | 10:30 AM
📍 VBDL Bloomingdale Branch | 109 E Kalamazoo St, Bloomingdale, MI 49026
Questions & Assistance
For questions or assistance, contact us.
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (excluding holidays)
269-657-4030 x5
1035 E Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Partnership
Is your organization or community interested in holding an event? Do you need a speaker for your event? We, at the VBCD, love engaging with our community! Contact us to coordinate how we can support and engage with you.
Cancellations
In the event of inclement weather or other changes, we will notify registered attendees of event cancellation.
Accessibility
These events can be indoors and/or outdoors. We encourage all attendees to be mindful of their abilities and needs and other conditions that could affect their ability to participate. When able, the VBCD is committed to providing accommodations.
- Weather: We encourage attendees to check for weather conditions and dress and prepare accordingly for the weather.
- Terrain: Terrain may or may not be on unpaved paths and uneven ground or otherwise difficult to traverse.
- Safety: We encourage all participants to keep their safety in mind. On water, we require safety gear such as life jackets or other personal flotation devices.
- Clothing & footwear: We encourage all participants to wear the proper clothing and footwear when attending our events. Appropriately suit your clothing and footwear to event weather conditions, terrain, and your needs.
- Parking: Parking may be on paved, unpaved, or roadside surfaces and with or without marked or reserved parking spaces.
- Interpretation: For folks needing interpretation, we ask that you contact us prior to the event. With advance notice, we strive to accommodate interpretation requests, including but not limited to, Spanish and American Sign Language.
- Physical ability: Our events may be seated, standing, or lightly paced but require an ability to sit or stand for periods of time or move across trails at a steady pace. Occasional stops are made along the walk to look around and discuss what we’re seeing.
- Allergens: Outdoor events may be unsafe for those with allergies, especially those with allergies specific to the outdoors.
- Sensory: The indoor and outdoor environments may have scents, sounds, sights, and other stimuli which could affect those with sensory sensitivities.
- Restrooms: Restrooms may or may not be available and may or may not be accessible restrooms. Contact us for event site information.
- Other accommodations: For any accommodation-minded considerations not covered above, please contact us.
To check on event-specific accessibility, or for general questions, please contact us.