Apr
14
2:00 PM14:00
Beyond the Coop: Chickens for Sustainable Living
From coop to cuisine, we’ll teach you how to make the most of your feathered friends.
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Apr
16
6:00 PM18:00
Apr
25
to Apr 26
Tree Sale Order Pick ups
Trees can be picked up in person at the Kalkaska County Recycling Center on Friday, April 29 between 12 pm and 5 pm OR on Saturday, April 30 between 10 am and Noon.
May
5
6:00 PM18:00
Euchre Tournament with Friends
Come play Euchre with the Friends of the Conservation District at Twin Birch Golf Club and Restaurant.
May
14
6:00 PM18:00
May
15
12:00 PM12:00
Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup
We have adopted a three mile stretch of highway along M-72 just west of Kalkaska and we'd love your help in getting it cleaned up!
May
17
10:00 AM10:00
Spring Plant ID & Foraging Hike
The KCD in collaboration with Clearwater Township Parks & Recreation invite you to meet us at Patriot Park Veterans Memorial to learn all about what is popping up in the woods this spring!
May
31
8:00 AM08:00
TRAILHEAD DEDICATION AND RIBBON CUTTING
Let’s celebrate the grand opening of the new trailhead on the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST)!
Jun
18
10:00 AM10:00
Upper Manistee River Cleanup
Lend a hand, save the land- help us clean the Manistee River!
Apr
10
10:00 AM10:00
Collaboration Café: Chicken & Small Scale Livestock Producers
We invite producers of poultry and other small livestock to join us for a discussion focused on strategies to strengthen the resilience of NW Michigan small-scale livestock farmers.
Apr
9
5:00 PM17:00
Euchre Tournament with Friends
Come play Euchre with the Friends of the Conservation District at Trout Town!
Mar
25
3:00 PM15:00
Kalkaska Seed Swap
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 and the Seed Library Kickoff at the main branch of the Kalkaska County Library!
Mar
21
3:00 PM15:00
75 Years of the KCD
The Kalkaska Conservation District has been around since 1950, making this year our 75th Anniversary and we want to celebrate with YOU!
Mar
19
6:00 PM18:00
Weeknight Hikes- March
Celebrate the start of Spring by joining us for a Weeknight Hike!
Mar
18
6:00 PM18:00
Euchre Tournament with Friends of the Kalkaska Conservation District
Come play Euchre with the Friends of the Conservation District at Twin Birch Golf Club and Restaurant!
Mar
15
1:00 PM13:00
Rapid City Seed Swap
Spring is here and it's time to start your garden! Join the Kalkaska Conservation District for a community seed exchange at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Rapid City!
Mar
15
10:00 AM10:00
Brew and Bloom Tea Garden Workshop
THIS CLASS IS AT CAPACITY! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PLACED ON THE WAIT LIST, PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT 231-258—3307 OR EMAIL US AT KALKASKACD@MACD.ORG.
Mar
13
1:00 PM13:00
Coldsprings Seed Swap
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 Coldsprings Branch Library located in Coldsprings Township Hall!
Mar
10
1:00 PM13:00
Garfield Seed Swap
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 Garfield Branch Library located in Garfield Township Hall!
Mar
7
6:00 PM18:00
Family Lantern-lit Snowshoe Hike
Live Well Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition, Kalkaska County Sheriff, and the Kalkaska Conservation District are teaming up to bring you another fun event to get the whole family outside enjoying the beauty of Kalkaska county!
Feb
19
6:00 PM18:00
Euchre Tournament with Friends of the Kalkaska Conservation District
Come play Euchre with the Friends of the Conservation District at Trout Town Tavern and Eatery!
Feb
11
6:00 PM18:00
Feb
10
11:00 AM11:00
Youth & Family Snowshoe
Have your kids spend their day off school enjoying the winter wonderland we live in with LiveWell Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition & the Kalkaska Conservation District!
Feb
8
10:00 AM10:00
Winter Tree ID Hike
Whether you really like nature or just want to try something fun outside, join us on a winter tree adventure!
Jan
30
4:00 PM16:00
Forestry for Michigan Birds
Learn how to manage your property for better birding and leave with a homemade birdfeeder!
Jan
15
6:00 PM18:00
Weeknight Hikes- January
Start the new year on the right foot: Weeknight Hikes with the KCD are back!
Jan
7
6:00 PM18:00
Euchre Tournament with Friends of the Kalkaska Conservation District
Come play Euchre with the Friends of the Conservation District at Twin Birch Restaurant and Golf Club.
Dec
17
6:00 PM18:00
Euchre with Friends of the Conservation District
Come play euchre with Friends of the Conservation District!
Dec
11
6:00 PM18:00
Weeknight Hikes - December
Let’s ease winter winter recreation with a plowed and paved trail! Join us on the KART Trail for December’s Weeknight Hike.
Dec
4
5:00 PM17:00
Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
Did you know winter is the best time to sow native wildflower seeds in Michigan? Join us in getting your wildflowers started early this year!
Oct
25
5:00 PM17:00
Oct
16
6:00 PM18:00
Weeknight Hikes - October
Meet us for an evening hike on the The Upper Manistee Headwaters: The Milock Family Preserve!
Sep
26
12:00 PM12:00
Mark's Retirement Celebration and Open House
Help us celebrate Mark and his 13 year tenure at the KCD!
Sep
25
12:00 PM12:00
Sep
12
2:00 PM14:00
Native Plant Sale
Shop Michigan-grown, organic, ready-to-plant native flowers, shrubs, and grasses!
Sep
5
6:00 PM18:00
Aug
23
2:00 PM14:00
End of Summer Celebration
Join your favorite tree huggers in celebrating the end of summer!
Aug
14
6:00 PM18:00
Aug
1
to Aug 2
1-Night Hike & Camp
The Kalkaska Conservation District (KCD) and Live Well Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition (LWKSFC) are teaming up to bring your family another fun and healthy activity this summer!