Protecting Our Natural Resources

At SCD, we promote the wise use of natural resources.

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Who we are

We are a local unit of state government steered by a board of directors that is elected by Schoolcraft County residents.

Constituent priorities

Our work is informed by natural resource priorities identified every five years through a survey of our constituents.

Our guiding principles 

We our driven by our commitments to stewardship, engagement, collaboration, accountability, and inclusion.

Where we work

We strive to serve every Schoolcraft County resident in some way. Our office is located in Manistique.

Our Services

Accomplishments

A brief glance at what we've achieved over the past five years

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GRANT MONEY
$203,516 procured and brought into Schoolcraft County

TREE SALE
60,566 trees and shrubs sold

SCHOLARSHIPS & EDUCATION
$14,992 to Schoolcraft students and teachers

DIRECT REACH
4,600 people attended an SCD event

TOURISM GENERATED
$24,240 (modest estimate) generated in Schoolcraft through Warbler Wonderland tourism

INDIRECT REACH
30,000 people reached through newsletters and social media

2026 Tree & Shrub Sale is Open for Preorder!

Our 2026 Tree & Shrub Sale is live! Orders can be placed online or in person at our office any time before April 17, though due to limited stock, we advise you place your order sooner rather than later. Pickup will take place April 24 & 25 at the Schoolcraft County Fairgrounds.

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Community Conservation Grants Open for Applications

Our 2026 Community Conservation Grants program is now open for applications! We're incredibly proud of the projects we've helped support since beginning this program, which have tackled everything from habitat creation to urban gardening to invasive species and more. Now, we're on the lookout for new projects to fund. Learn more about qualifications and application process here.

Join us for Warbler Wonderland 2026!

Reserve your spot at our 2026 Warbler Wonderland festival in beautiful Manistique, Michigan. Tickets are $25 per person and include a commemorative Warbler Wonderland shirt, which is different every year! 

Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 will feature birding tours from 7 am - noon to a wide variety of birding hot spots. Saturday in the late afternoon we will gather for a social hour and presentation. Transportation, snacks, and beverages will be provided. Call 906-286-2890 with any questions!

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Recent Activities

Urban Forestry Grant

Discover where to enjoy the shade of 21 mature trees recently planted throughout Manistique

School Pollinator Garden

K-5 students can now learn about native plants and pollinators in this new outdoor classroom space

Invasive Species Grant

Learn more about how we've been preventing aquatic invasive species spread in the UP

Visit Us

Our office is open from 8-4 MTWF and 10-6 Thursdays. Find us in the building across from the Manistique School & Public Library entrance, down the hall and to the left, or call us at (906) 286-2890.