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May 2019
Kent Conservation District 2019 Spring Tree & Shrub Sale
The author of Bringing Nature Home, Doug Tallamy has shared that over the past century, urbanization has taken intact, ecologically productive land and fragmented and transformed it with lawns and exotic ornamental plants. The continental U.S. lost a staggering 150 million acres of habitat and farmland to urban sprawl, and that trend is not slowing. So, what can you do about it? We can help habitat loss by planting native species in our own yards and office spaces. We are…
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
Feel free to attend a monthly Board of Directors meetings (held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Grand Rapids field office from 6-7:30pm).
Find out more »Landowner’s Invasive Species Tool Kit – Controlling the invasive species on your property
Come join the Kent Conservation District Strike team for a workshop on identification and control of invasive plant species, such as oriental bittersweet, autumn olive, garlic mustard, among others. Reviews control options and challenges using examples aimed at the average homeowners. Treatment kits will be available to purchase. Pre-orders are recommended. Please e-mail if you are interested in purchasing a treatment kit for $75 (includes everything you will need to treat your invasive species: instructions, herbicide, safety gear, hand tools,…
Find out more »Eco-steward Invasive Garlic Mustard Removal at Waterfront Park
Join the East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation and Kent Conservation District to help control and learn about invasive species in our community. Volunteers are needed to help control several aggressive non-native invasive species, including garlic mustard, at Waterfront Park. Treatment will involve pulling and bagging targeted species growing unchecked. Learn about nonnative invasive species that alter ecosystem processes in complex ways. All ages are invited to attend. The day will be led by Kent Conservation District's STRIKE team. No…
Find out more »Kent Conservation District 2019 Native Wildflower Sale
The author of Bringing Nature Home, Doug Tallamy has shared that over the past century, urbanization has taken intact, ecologically productive land and fragmented and transformed it with lawns and exotic ornamental plants. The continental U.S. lost a staggering 150 million acres of habitat and farmland to urban sprawl, and that trend is not slowing. So, what can you do about it? We can help habitat loss by planting native species in our own yards and office spaces. We are…
Find out more »June 2019
Board of Directors Meeting
Feel free to attend a monthly Board of Directors meetings (held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Grand Rapids field office from 6-7:30pm).
Find out more »Land Manager’s Tool Kit: Controlling Invasive Species Using Herbicide
Invasive species control is a growing field and an important component of land restoration. Come review the risks and benefits of controlling invasive species using herbicides with experts from the field. Participants will discuss best management practices for invasive species control. Topics will include roadside inspections, new regulations, strike team and contractor need to know facts and early detection invasive species identification. Earn 6 CEUs. This class will take place in the field and includes an invasive species ID tour…
Find out more »July 2019
Board of Directors Meeting
Feel free to attend a monthly Board of Directors meetings (held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Grand Rapids field office from 6-7:30pm).
Find out more »August 2019
Board of Directors Meeting
Feel free to attend a monthly Board of Directors meetings (held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Grand Rapids field office from 6-7:30pm).
Find out more »September 2019
Board of Directors Meeting
Feel free to attend a monthly Board of Directors meetings (held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Grand Rapids field office from 6-7:30pm).
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