Free Forestry Assistance Now Available

Free Forestry Assistance Now Available

The Kalkaska Conservation District has a new, part-time staff person available to help forest landowners in Kalkaska County. Larry Czelusta, currently the Conservation District Forester in Wexford and Missaukee Counties, has expanded his territory, and has a wealth of experience in tree-related issues and forest management. Larry particularly enjoys working with landowners to provide solutions to what he calls, “bugs and rots.” He likes diagnosing tree illnesses, and providing recommendations on how to help the tree that is stressed, but also manage for the overall health of the forest or woodlot.

National Trails Day Celebration, Big Success in Kalkaska

National Trails Day Celebration, Big Success in Kalkaska

Kalkaska North Country Trail (NCT) “Trail Town” partners and the community came together to celebrate National Trails Day in Kalkaska on Saturday, June 2nd. Over 100 people participated in this event in Kalkaska, and over 120,000 people participated nationwide to maintain and celebrate our trails. NCT Trail Town member means that we are part of the NCT Community that supports hikers with services and embraces the trail as a resource. 

Michigan Shoreline Stewards

Michigan Shoreline Stewards

re you a lakefront or riverfront property owner who cares about maintaining and improving your shoreline habitat?

If yes, there are a number of actions you can take to protect the quality of our lakes, rivers and streams. Not only will you be improving water quality, you will be helping to provide better habitat conditions for all types of wildlife including birds, frogs, salamanders, turtles, insects, fish and others.