The 2024 Tree Sale Order Pickup will be at the Kalkaska County Road Commission Garage on Friday, April 26th from 12-5pm and Saturday, April 27 from 10am-12pm.
Volunteer opportunity!
Are you curious about what is going on in the conservation world in Kalkaska County? This is your chance to find out! Join us for a day of discovery and appreciation for the delicate balance between human activity and the preservation of our natural resources.
Join us for a 2 mile hike on the North Country Trail!
We are teaming up with The Lewis School to teach you all about the mushrooms popping up in Northern Michigan this spring.
Join us for a 2-mile hike on the North Country Trail starting at Log Lake Campground in Kalkaska.
Tire Recycling Event! A collection free to residents and an opportunity to volunteer with the District!
Volunteer opportunity!
2024 HHW event is near! First 50 pounds FREE to Kalkaska County residents until semi-trailer is full. Donations are appreciated for larger drop-offs. Proof of residence is required.
Volunteer opportunity!
Join us for an insightful session dedicated to understanding the current challenges posed by various pests in Michigan's forests.
Join us for an evening hike at the Skegemog Lake Wildlife Area (SLWA) in Kalkaska County. Please meet at the trail access point off Round Lake Road and Schneider Road in Rapid City.
Weather plays a pivotal role in our daily lives, and understanding its fundamental patterns is key to making informed decisions.
This session is for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and anyone interested in the delicate balance between forestry practices and the diverse bird species that call Michigan home.
From coop to cuisine, we’ll teach you how to make the most of your feathered friends.
Join us for an evening hike! It's good for your mind, body, and soul to hike with like natured people and it'll keep us honest for our NYE resolutions! This hike at the Upper Manistee Headwaters Preserve will be approximately 1.8 miles total.
Spring is here and it's time to start your garden! Join the Kalkaska Conservation District and the Kalkaska County Library for a community seed exchange at the new Kalkaska Branch Library located in Garfield Township Hall!
Spring is here and it's time to start your garden! Join the Kalkaska Conservation District and Clearwater Parks & Rec for a community seed exchange at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Rapid City!
The Kalkaska Conservation District in partnership with Rapid City Parks & Recreation is bringing you a crash course on gardening!
Spring is here and it's time to start your garden! Join the Kalkaska Conservation District and the Kalkaska County Library for a community seed exchange at the new Kalkaska Branch Library located in Coldsprings Township Hall!
Learn a new winter sport or improve your skills in snowshoeing or cross country skiing. Au Sable Institute staff will teach us the basics and we can adventure on the groomed trails to practice our new skills.
***UPDATE*** Due to icy roads, we are going to RESCHEDULE the Winter Tree ID Hike to WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6th from 1-3 pm.
Join us for a (nearly) full moon evening hike! It's good for your mind, body, and soul to hike with like natured people and it'll keep us honest for our NYE resolutions!
Learn how to upcycle an old book and your Valentine's Day flowers into something you can keep forever.
Join us for a full moon evening hike! It's good for your mind, body, and soul to hike with like natured people and it'll keep us honest for our NYE resolutions!
Join Live Well Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition and the Kalkaska Conservation District for a Family Movie Night at the Commission on Aging!
Come explore a local trail with us for our Weeknight Hike series!
Come explore a local trail with us for our Weeknight Hike series!
Come explore a local trail with us for our Weeknight Hike series!
You asked and we listened! We are teaming up with The Lewis School to teach you all about the mushrooms popping up in Northern Michigan this fall.
The time has come for the Kalkaska Conservation District’s 2023 Annual Meeting!
Join MUCC’s On the Ground (OTG) program in partnership with Land Ethics, LLC as we plant mast-producing trees in the Traverse City Forest Management Unit in Kalkaska County. Volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 14, 2022 from 10am-3pm. Lunch and all necessary equipment will be provided!
Make a difference in a few hours that can last decades!
Join us with our friends at the Grand Traverse Conservation District for an exciting hands-on workshop to make BioChar!
Join us for an evening hike on the North Country Trail in Kalkaska County.
River stewards needed to keep the Manistee River in tip-top shape and free of trash on Saturday, September 16th!
Sam Fahl has been doing research on the 40 acres owned by Kalkaska County off of Adams Road for over 20 years. Join him for a morning in the woods to hear about his data collection, research, what it all means, and how it can relate back to your own woods.
Do you own property, want to own property, or want to learn more about forestry? We are hosting a Forest Owner Field Day and everyone is invited!
Join us for an evening hike at the Skegemog Lake Wildlife Area (SLWA) in Kalkaska County.
Save the Date for the 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day! The event is limited to Kalkaska County Residents only (proof of residency is required via driver’s license, water bill, tax bill, etc).
