Community Partnerships

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Iotts Awarded Conservation Farmer of the Year at Conference

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Iotts Awarded Conservation Farmer of the Year at Conference

The MACD award luncheon included recognition of Iott Seed Farms as its Conservation Farm of the Year, an award reserved for an outstanding farmer and/or farm family for implementing long-term conservation practices on their land. This award seeks to recognize a farmer and/or farm family for implementing continuous and ongoing conservation practices….

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Pollinator Garden to be Established in Rapid City

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Pollinator Garden to be Established in Rapid City

With funding from the State of Michigan, the Kalkaska Conservation District (KCD) has granted an award to the Clearwater Community Marketplace to establish a permanent pollinator garden near Rapid City.

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What’s the Difference Between Antlers and Horns?

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What’s the Difference Between Antlers and Horns?

The words “antlers” and “horns” on deer and other animals are often used interchangeably. But there are distinct differences. Horns are not just antlers on a different animal, or vice versa. However, there are many similarities between the two.

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Kalkaska Farmers Market Extends into a Winter Season

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Kalkaska Farmers Market Extends into a Winter Season

2022 has been a momentous year for the Kalkaska Farmers Market. Our mighty and small Kalkaska Farmers Market continues to grow and creates a sense of place in the community. We're most excited about extending our season until December 20, 2022. The best part about…

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Bee Blitz is On for Kalkaska County

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Bee Blitz is On for Kalkaska County

It’s National Pollinator Week! Almost everyone knows that bees are one of our most important pollinators. But did you know that there are about 4,000 species of bees in North America? And of these, 1 in 4 species is at risk of extinction?

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Farmers’ Market Grand Opening is May 3rd

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Farmers’ Market Grand Opening is May 3rd

Spring is springing all around us and that means the Kalkaska Farmers' Market is getting ready for their Grand Opening for the 2022 season on Tuesday, May 3rd in the Railroad Square Pavilion. The summer Market will occur weekly, every Tuesday from 2-6pm.

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Friends Of Kalkaska Conservation District Meeting Planned for September 28

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Friends Of Kalkaska Conservation District Meeting Planned for September 28

Learn how to support your local conservation district by joining the Friends of the Kalkaska Conservation District on September 28th for cider and donuts at Railroad Square!

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YOU Can Help Prevent the Spread of the New Zealand Mudsnail

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YOU Can Help Prevent the Spread of the New Zealand Mudsnail

If you fish, wade, or swim in our local lakes, rivers and streams, there is a small critter that may be hitching a ride on your boat, your gear, or even on you! Learn how you can prevent it’s spread in our beautiful rivers.