Fall Bare Root Seedlings (Trees and Shrubs) Pick Up & Browse n Buy
Kent County Conservation District 3200 Eagle Park Drive NE 100 C, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesOnline Pre-Sale Dates: Sept 1 to Oct 5, 2022 Seedlings (6-24 inches tall) are available in bundles of 5, 10, 25, and more (up to 1,000) of each species. All seedlings are bare root, which means there is no soil surrounding the roots when you receive them and are ready to go in the ground […]
Fall Browse n’ Buy (Wildflowers, Grasses, & Potted Shrubs)
Kent County Conservation District 3200 Eagle Park Drive NE 100 C, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWith more rain and cooling temperatures, fall is an excellent time to purchase and plant native plants. This year’s native plant growers include Designs by Nature, Designs by Nature-West, Go Grow Plant Natives, and Artemis Growers. Growers will be onsite to answer your questions and provide expert recommendations. Plants and supplies are limited and will […]
Native Wildflower & Potted Plant Sale
Kent County Conservation District 3200 Eagle Park Drive NE 100 C, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin Kent County Conservation District for our annual Native Wildflower & Potted Plant Sale, just in time for spring planting! We will have a variety of wildflowers, potted plants, and leftover trees and shrubs from our April sale. This is an open market, browse and buy sale featuring Designs by Nature, Go Grow Natives, and […]
Native Wildflower-Potted Plant Pre-Order Pickup & Browse ‘N Buy
Kent County Conservation District 3200 Eagle Park Drive NE 100 C, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesAll are welcome to place a pre-order for this year's Saturday, May 22, 2021 Michigan Native Plant Sale pickup date. If you are interested in pre-ordering, the deadline is May 6th and you can find the order form and online store on our website (https://www.kentconservation.org/plant-sales/). The author of Bringing Nature Home, Doug Tallamy has shared […]
Spring Native Tree-Shrub Sale and Browse ‘N Buy
Kent County Conservation District 3200 Eagle Park Drive NE 100 C, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesThe Native Tree and Shrub Sale browse and buy and a special PRE-ORDER pickup is scheduled for April 24th via signup genius timeslots is being prepared 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 […]
Native Plant Landscaping
Kent County Conservation District 3200 Eagle Park Drive NE 100 C, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesThis Zoom workshop will focus on enhancing biodiversity to create healthy habitats in the soil and landscape where you live. Participants will: Learn about design techniques to foster healthy habitats that improve water quality and soil health. Be impressed by the many native grasses, wildflowers and shrubs found in Kent County. Review the steps a […]
Landowner’s Invasive Species Tool Kit – Controlling the invasive species on your property
Kent County Conservation District 3200 Eagle Park Drive NE 100 C, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesCome 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 […]
Land Manager’s Tool Kit: Controlling Invasive Species Using Herbicide
Kent County Conservation District 3200 Eagle Park Drive NE 100 C, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesInvasive 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 […]
Landowner’s Invasive Species Tool Kit – Controlling the invasive species on your property
Kent County Conservation District 3200 Eagle Park Drive NE 100 C, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWinter 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 […]
Landowner’s Invasive Species Tool Kit – Controlling the invasive species on your property
Kent County Conservation District 3200 Eagle Park Drive NE 100 C, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWinter 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 […]
