View plant descriptions and photos and/or place your Order Online OR Download an 2017 Native Plant Sale Order! Native Plant Sale Friday, May 19 – Noon-6:00 pm Pick-up and Sale at the VBCD Office at 1035 E. Michigan Ave. Paw Paw, MI 49079 Pre-Order by Friday, May 12th ORDER FORM or ORDER ONLINE
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The Safe Food Risk Assessment Program The VBCD is one of four Conservation Districts across the State working to roll out a new food safety program in the summer of 2017. This new program is currently under development by the district’s newest employee; Heather Cummings, who will fill the roll of Food Safety Technician in […]
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The SW X SW Corner CISMA in collaboration with the City of St. Joseph will be hosting with a second Japanese Knotweed Symposium to help landowners and professionals learn about this aggressive invasive species. The work shop will run from 9am-3pm on Tuesday, March 21st at the St. Joe Heritage Museum and Cultural Center (601 […]
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LAWRENCE, MI – Scott Anderson, a South Dakota grain farmer and founder of CashCow Farmer, will be the keynote presenter at the Van Buren Conservation District’s annual “Farming for the Future” conference. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 8 at the Van Buren Conference Center in Lawrence. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and […]
Read MoreRequest for Bids – Pine and Mill Creek Pollution Reduction Project – Drain Tile Contractor Scope of Service: The project includes retrofitting an existing drain tile system with the additional of two water control structures and their corresponding main lines. Additional Information here. Bids will be accepted in person or electronically to the Van Buren […]
Read MoreImproving Water Quality in the South Branch Watershed Beginning in 2014, the Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) has worked with local farmers, the Village of Paw Paw, and other partners to reduce sediment and nutrient pollution in the South Branch of the Paw Paw River Watershed. The South Branch flows into the Village of Paw Paw […]
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The Southwest by Southwest Corner Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) is hosting a symposium about the invasive plant Japanese knotweed. The symposium will bring together experts to discuss how this plant grows and spreads as well as control and prevention techniques. The symposium will be held on Friday, September 23 from 10 a.m. – […]
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Household Chemical Waste Collection – Saturday, September 17th from 9:00am – 1:00pm at South Haven Public Works Department located at 1199 8th Ave. South Haven, MI 49090 Household Chemicals – $1.10 per pound (list of chemicals are found below), unless your municipality pledges support funds. Funds will be available on a first come, first serve […]
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