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February 2020
Invasive Species “Tool Kit” training -basics
Come join the Kent Conservation District Strike team for a workshop on identification and control of invasive plant species, such as oriental bittersweet vine, among others. Reviews control options and challenges using examples aimed at the average novice. Information packets available which includes everything you will need to treat your invasive species: instructions, herbicide selection guidelines, safety gear, hand tools, spill kit info. Contact Kent Conservation District at 616.222.5801 or kcd@macd.org.
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
Feel free to attend a monthly Board of Directors meetings (held the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Grand Rapids field office from 6-7:30pm). Please note that the Board meeting has been moved to Thursdays in 2020 vs Wednesday. Call the office to confirm at (616) 222-5846.
Find out more »March 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Feel free to attend a monthly Board of Directors meetings (held the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Grand Rapids field office from 6-7:30pm). Please note that the Board meeting has been moved to Thursdays in 2020 vs Wednesday. Call the office to confirm at (616) 222-5846.
Find out more »April 2020
Land Manager’s “Tool Kit” Training: 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. RSVP: Eventbrite or call (616) 222.5801. Cost: $35 at the door ($30 for class and…
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
Feel free to attend a monthly Board of Directors meetings (held the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Grand Rapids field office from 6-7:30pm). Please note that the Board meeting has been moved to Thursdays in 2020 vs Wednesday. Call the office to confirm at (616) 222-5846.
Find out more »May 2020
Spring Tree & Shrub Sale – 2020
All are welcome to the Michigan Native Tree and Shrub Sale located at the corner of Leonard and Beltline @ 3260 Eagle Park Dr NE, Suite 111 Grand Rapids, MI 49525. If you are interested in pre-ordering, the deadline is April 10th, 2020 and you can find the order form and online store on our website https://www.kentconservation.org/plant-sales/. Day of May 2nd, browse ‘n buy is an option, but pre-ordering is recommended. Please join us! All ages welcome. The author of…
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
Feel free to attend a monthly Board of Directors meetings (held the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Grand Rapids field office from 6-7:30pm). Please note that the Board meeting has been moved to Thursdays in 2020 vs Wednesday. Call the office to confirm at (616) 222-5846.
Find out more »Native Wildflower and Plant Sale – 2020
All are welcome to come browse and buy beautiful Michigan wildflowers and a diversity of potted plants at this years sale, Saturday, May 23rd 10-3pm at the corner of Leonard and Beltline: 3260 Eagle Park Dr NE, Grand Rapids (just north of Meijer Gardens). If you are interested in pre-ordering, the deadline is May 2nd (same day as tree sale pickup), and you can find the order form and online store on our website (https://www.kentconservation.org/plant-sales/). Browse ‘N Buy is an option,…
Find out more »June 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Feel free to attend a monthly Board of Directors meetings (held the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Grand Rapids field office from 6-7:30pm). Please note that the Board meeting has been moved to Thursdays in 2020 vs Wednesday. Call the office to confirm at (616) 222-5846.
Find out more »July 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Feel free to attend a monthly Board of Directors meetings (held the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Grand Rapids field office from 6-7:30pm). Please note that the Board meeting has been moved to Thursdays in 2020 vs Wednesday. Call the office to confirm at (616) 222-5846.
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