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Buy It Where You Burn It - Leave The Firewood At Home

Buy It Where You Burn It - Leave The Firewood At Home

Moving firewood when you camp, hunt or head out for a weekend getaway means you risk carrying tree-killing insects and diseases inside the firewood. Bugs can crawl out, infesting trees and carrying diseases that can forever change the landscape of the places you love.

Spring Into Gardening and Seed Library News

Spring Into Gardening and Seed Library News

Now that spring has officially arrived, the Kalkaska Conservation District has recently organized a series of gardening-based events and seed exchanges, igniting enthusiasm and embracing spring fever. While it is a little too early to put plants in the ground, these events bring together all levels of gardeners to exchange seeds, knowledge, and stories.

MDARD expands hemlock woolly adelgid quarantine to combat the spread of this invasive species

 MDARD expands hemlock woolly adelgid quarantine to combat the spread of this invasive species

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) revised the State of Michigan’s interior hemlock woolly adelgid quarantine. The quarantine regulates the movement of hemlock and tiger-tail spruce trees, forest products and nursery stock, with some exceptions, from the quarantine areas to other locations within the state.

What’s the Difference Between Antlers and Horns?

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.

District volunteers Honored at State Conference

District volunteers Honored at State Conference

Two Kalkaska Conservation District volunteers were honored for their outstanding service at the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) Fall Convention held at Shanty Creek Resort on December 5, 6, and 7th.

Kalkaska Farmers Market Extends into a Winter Season

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…

Be Aware of Invasive Plants

Be Aware of Invasive Plants

About a month ago, I happened to glance at the riverbank on my property, and then took a second look. Something was not quite right. There was a viney plant that was choking out some of the other vegetation, and the more I looked, the more…