Berrien Conservation District
Managing your Natural Resources
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Berrien Conservation District
3334 Edgewood Road
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-9111 x3
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Berrien County Conservation District's mission is to promote the protection and improvement of Berrien County’s natural resources through education, management, and technical assistance.
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Berrien County Conservation District is a local unit of government and a political subdivision of the State of Michigan. The District's authorities, powers, and structure are contained in Michigan Conservation District Law. Berrien Conservation District comprises all of Berrien County and was formed in 2006 with the merging of the Galien River and St. Joseph River Conservation Districts that were established in the 1940's. Our goal is to conserve and protect land, air, water, and wildlife today for future generations.
We are board-driven and monthly board meetings occur on the second Monday of each month at 12pm; exceptions occur when holidays land on a Monday. The public is welcome to attend the board meetings.
Our April board meeting will be by teleconference. This meeting is open to the public. If you wish to join in please call the number below immediately before and announce yourself.
April Board Meeting - Monday April 13th at 12pm
Call in #: 1-347-396-1709
PIN: 134 943 701#
TREE SALE ORDERS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 1ST
PICKUP DATE & TIMES HAVE CHANGED:
FRIDAY MAY 15TH FROM 12PM TO 8PM
SATURDAY MAY 16TH FROM 9AM TO 2PM
Due to recent public health concerns, beginning Monday, March 23rd, USDA service centers will be instituting locked door policies, with no public access to USDA offices, until further notice. Limited personnel from the Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service will be able to answer phones. Please direct Conservation District inquires to the manager at nancy.carpenter@macd.org. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate your patience during this time.
Annual Reforestation Tree and Shrub Fundraiser Sale
Trees, Shrubs, Fruit, Berries, Rain barrels, Composters, Books, and More!
Orders Due: May 1st
Pick up dates are May 15 from 12pm to 8pm and May 16 from 9am to 2pm
- We offer a variety of trees and shrubs in bundles of 5 or more. Fruit trees are sold individually. We also have strawberry and raspberry plants. All orders must be picked up; location of pickup is the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, 9122 Old US 31, Berrien Springs, MI. Use the office entrance across from United Federal Credit Union.
- Orders are filled on a first come/first served basis. Quantities are limited. Our liability for the viability of plant material ceases when plants are picked up. Thank you for supporting our reforestation efforts.
Native Plant Sale. (Please note this is a different sale from the tree sale) Order forms for native grasses and wildflowers are available by clicking the button below.
Plant sale and order pick up date is:
Saturday, June 6 from 11am to 3pm
Love Creek County Park
9292 Huckleberry Road
Berrien Center, MI 49102.
Rain or shine! All plants will be inside.
All Berrien Conservation District programs and services prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital or family status, political belief, sexual orientation, or disability.
2017 Berrien County Plat Books are available at our office! Reduced to $24.99
We accept volunteers for programs and fundraisers.
Interested in future workshops and programs?
Interested in learning about MAEAP Verification?
Local farmers finding ways to make crops and environment 'greener' by adding Water Control Structures to their drain tile.
The Berrien Conservation District was very excited to invite WSBT's Danielle Kennedy out to interview Patrick Freehling of Baroda on Water Control Structures and their benefits to crop production and water quality! Click on the link to view the interview: (click on the white circle in the center of the corn to start the video after clicking the link)
http://wsbt.com/news/local/local-farmers-finding-ways-to-make-crops-and-environment-greener
Update 5/10/19 - Patrick Freehling passed away unexpectedly the morning of May 2, 2019 due to an accident. Our thoughts and prayers have been with his family and friends in this difficult time.
