WELCOME TO
SCHOOLCRAFT
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SERVING SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY SINCE 1965
Our Tree & Shrub Tree Sale is open for preorder!
Learn more about available species and place your order today by visiting our Tree Sale page. Pickups will take place on April 25 and 26 at the Schoolcraft County Fairgrounds.
Are you passionate about forestry or habitat restoration? Consider volunteering to help with our sale preparation! Please fill out the form below if you're interested in helping us package trees during the last week of April.
Are you passionate about forestry or habitat restoration? Consider volunteering to help with our sale preparation! Please fill out the form below if you're interested in helping us package trees during the last week of April.
Warbler Wonderland 2025
May 17 & 18 in Manistique, MI
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Tickets for our third annual Warbler Wonderland birding festival are available now! The greater Manistique area sits on the highway of spring warbler migration, and its wealth of habitat, including along the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, makes it a perfect place to see a variety of other bird species. Join us on the weekend of May 17 & 18 as we tour known birding hotspots under the guidance of local bird experts. Our Saturday afternoon session will feature a social hour and keynote speaker (TBA).
Tickets are $20 and include transportation, snacks, and a commemorative t-shirt. Reserve your spot today! Visit our Warbler Wonderland page to learn more. |
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District Activities
Earth Day Arts & Crafts Celebration
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Join us at the Lake Effect Community Arts Center on Saturday, April 19 from 2 to 4 PM for an Earth Day celebration! Our friends at Lake Effect will have a variety of eco-centric arts and crafts projects available to enjoy in addition to the pollinator-friendly seed bombs SCD will be making with participants. Family friendly and free!
You can learn more about this and other upcoming events by visiting our Upcoming Events page. |
Region 2 Employee of the Year
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We want to give a huge congratulations to District Manager Ashley Reitter for receiving the Region 2 Conservation District Employee of the Year Award from the Conservation District Employees of Michigan! Ashley joined SCD in 2020 and has breathed new life into the district in the four years since. Among a myriad of other accomplishments, she initiated our Community Conservation Grants Program, spearheaded our Warbler Wonderland birding festival, led the district in acquiring over $203,000 of grant funding, established our annual native plants sale, and shared her extensive knowledge through everything from workshops to site visits. In her role as district manager, she has navigated both professional and personal struggles with aplomb, bringing true passion to her work while also serving as a paragon of kindness, compassion, and generosity. We want to extend a very sincere thank you to Ashley for her years of service; both the district and wider Schoolcraft community have truly been blessed by her knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication.
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Emerald Elementary School Pollinator Garden
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Earlier this year, we were fortunate enough to be awarded a grant from the Wildflowers Association of Michigan to fund the establishment of a new pollinator garden outside Emerald Elementary School's front entrance. We were busy earlier this summer preparing the site (formerly an unused strip of lawn), and most recently had fourth and fifth grade classes from both Emerald and St. Francis Elementary School to help us with planting.
We still have a bit of work to do before the garden will be complete, including creating the sign (which will be bordered by pictures of pollinators as drawn by all of Emerald's students), but we're thrilled with how it's looking so far! Thank you to our amazing volunteers, as well as Emerald's staff and faculty, for helping us bring this project to life. |
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Meet Us at the Farmers' Market
We're proud supporters of our local Farmers' Market! The Manistique Farmers' Market 2025 season will start on May 28 and run every Wednesday from 5-6:30 PM alongside Triangle Park in Manistique. SCD hosts a booth where we provide educational materials, free seeds through our seed library, and sell canvas bags that can be used to carry market produce. Be sure to drop by to say hello and support our local growers. More information on the market and vendors can be found on the market Facebook page.
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