Sustainability

Pollinator Garden to be Established in Rapid City

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.

More Animals That Migrate: Who Knew?

More Animals That Migrate: Who Knew?

During the winter months, amidst the piles of snow, we notice a few animals missing from the environment. Some are sleeping during the coldest days, emerging on sunny, warm days, and some are true hibernators. Other animals, such as hummingbirds, warblers and monarch butterflies are migrators, leaving the snow and cold behind for warmer climes.

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…

Bee Blitz is On for Kalkaska County

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?

Conservation Resource Alliance and the Wild Roots Program

Conservation Resource Alliance and the Wild Roots Program

Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA), in partnership with area Conservation Districts, is pleased to announce the 2021 season of Wild Roots! Wild Roots is a cost-share program that allows landowners and organizations to order native seedlings at a highly reduced cost, offset by the generous support of our funding partners. The program kicks off online TODAY and runs as long as supplies last.