Events Search and Views Navigation
January 2019
Eco-steward Invasive Oriental Bittersweet Removal at Burton Park
Join the Kent Conservation District and Forest Hills High School at Cascade's Burton Park to help control and learn about invasive species in our community. Volunteers are needed to help control several aggressive non-native invasive species, including oriental bittersweet, at Cascade's Burton Park. Treatment will involve cut stump and herbicide application on 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…
Find out more »Landowner’s Invasive Species Tool Kit – Controlling the invasive species on your property
Winter can be a good time to control invasive plants on your property. Visibility and mobility is better in areas of dense undergrowth, and frozen soil means less harm from machinery. However, winter can make plant ID more challenging, and it changes the way plants respond to herbicides. 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…
Find out more »February 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 »Eco-steward Invasive Buckthorn 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 buckthorn, at Waterfront Park. Treatment will involve cut stump and herbicide application on 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…
Find out more »Conservation Practices & the Bottom Line
Learn about financial benefits of a diversity of conservation practices (management plans to cover crops) for agricultural producers and forest land owners while you enjoy a delicious lunch. Kent Conservation District, in partnership with Rogue River Watershed Partners want local landowners to know about a “once in a lifetime conservation fund” that could significantly benefit their property, and the watershed, as well.“If landowners do not apply to use these special funds over the next few years, the watershed will miss…
Find out more »Landowner’s Invasive Species Tool Kit – Controlling the invasive species on your property
Winter can be a good time to control invasive plants on your property. Visibility and mobility is better in areas of dense undergrowth, and frozen soil means less harm from machinery. However, winter can make plant ID more challenging, and it changes the way plants respond to herbicides. 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…
Find out more »March 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 »Conservation Showcase & Dinner
All are cordially invited to Kent Conservation District's Annual Showcase and Dinner on Wednesday, March 13th, 6 pm at the Kent Career Technical Center. The Showcase presentation, Why Farmland Preservation and Invasive Species Control, will bring attention to how local residents and Kent County Townships are stepping up to preserve our natural resources. The program will be followed by a special Regional Conservation Partnership Program announcement on how landowners in the Rogue River and Indian Mill Creek Watershed can take advantage…
Find out more »Eco-steward Invasive Oriental Bittersweet Removal at Peace Park
Join the Kent Conservation District at Cascade's Peace Park to help control and learn about invasive species in our community. Volunteers are needed to help control several aggressive non-native invasive species, including oriental bittersweet, at Cascade's Peace Park. Treatment will involve cut stump and herbicide application on 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.…
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. RSVP: Eventbrite or call (616) 222.5801. Cost: $35 at the door ($30 for class and…
Find out more »