Conservation Corner: December 5th is World’s Soil Day With the beginning of winter and snow covering our Michigan landscape, it’s easy to forget that December 5th is World Soil Day. World Soil Day is a day to focus attention on the importance of healthy soils and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources. When […]
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Vile Vines: New and Old invasive species threaten to Swamp SW Michigan Michiganders are asked to be on the lookout for a number of vines that might be lurking in our woods, yards, and parks. “Native vines are important in our forests for a lot of reasons, from soil stabilization to pollinator habitat,” Says Nor […]
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The Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) will screen drinking water well samples for nitrates from August 13th on to August 17th from 8am to 4:30pm. The screening is sponsored by the VBCD and the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP). MAEAP and the water screening program is paid for by funds generated from Michigan pesticide […]
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LAWRENCE, MI – Joe Nester, an Ohio-based agricultural consultant and founder of Nester Ag, LLC will be the keynote presenter at the Van Buren Conservation District’s annual “Farming for the Future” conference. The event will be held on Thursday, March 22 at the Van Buren Conference Center in Lawrence. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and […]
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VBCD in Search for a Recycling Coordinator! Apply today! Any interested applicants can send their resumes and cover letters to alison.brucks@mi.nacdnet.net by Friday, March 16, 5:00pm. Please see the following Position Announcement and Job Description! Recycling Program Coordinator Position Announcement Recycling Program Coordinator_Job Description
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Pre-Orders are due Friday, April 13, pre-order to secure your selection. Tree Seedling Order Form Two Locations – Same Dates, Same Times – You Choose Your Pick Up & Shopping Location! Van Buren Conservation District – 1035 E. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw The Bailey Museum – 903 S. Bailey Ave., South Haven Pick Up Dates […]
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