Berrien Conservation District

2020 Tree Seedling Sale is now available online!

If you would like to request a paper catalog, give us a call at (269) 471-9111 x3 and we can mail a copy. For online orders go to "store" at the tab at the top of the page or see the button below.

Orders are due by April 10

Pick-Up Dates

Friday, April 24 - 3pm-8pm

Saturday, April 25 - 9am-12pm

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.

Click here to place an online order for tree sale items

Note: If you wish to use visa or mc enter your information and use the "Pay with Paypal" button, The option for credit cards will be available.

Click here for order form to print & mail in with payment

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.

February 10 March 9 April 13

Upcoming Events

OFFICE CLOSED

Monday, Feb 17 All Day

Berrien Conservation District Annual Meeting

Thursday, Feb 20 at 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Spotted Lanternfly

Friday, Mar 6 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Agricultural Water Workshop

Wednesday, Mar 11 at 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

269-471-9111 x3 3334 Edgewood Road, Berrien Springs, MI 49103

Berrien Conservation District Annual Meeting & Election
Thursday, February 20, 2020

Program includes dinner, speakers, conservation district reports, election, awards for Conservation Farmer of the Year and MAEAP Environmental Stewardship, and a silent auction with items donated from local businesses and partners.

Candidates seeking election for one position on the board are Ken Priest, Ryan Postema & Karen Kemp.

The Special Guest Speaker this year is Jeremy Dybdahl, CEO & Owner of BC Hemp Company. He will talk about his first year growing hemp and the rewards and challenges.

Nate Fuller, Executive Director of Sarett Nature Center, will present on Sarett’s role in the past, present, and future of local conservation.

Doors open at 5:00 pm for registration, bidding on silent auction, voting in election, and catching up with friends. Dinner at 6:00 pm. Program to follow.

LOCATION

Sarett Nature Center 2300 North Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Reservations were required by February 14th. RSVP Deadline has passed. Call the office on Tuesday if you have questions. Thank you!

Cost is $12 (269) 471-9111 x3

List of Silent Auction Items and Donors: Keep checking back, the list is growing!

Anonymous - framed print 18x14 Trees in Winter

Four Winds Casino - $250 Gift Certificate

BC Hemp Co. - 30 Count CBD Oil Capsules, & Shirt

Alan Martin - a Rowboat ride for two on Madron Lake

Berrien Conservation District - a $25 Gift Certificate for the tree sale and a book on trees

Sarett Nature Center - a Bird Feeder and bag of Bird Seed

GreenMark Equipment Inc. - Remote Control Toy Gator

Bette Pierman - Fleece Throw

Brandy Wise-Tenter - Gift Basket

Love Creek Nature Center - 2 Gift Certificates for 4 free Fat Tire Bike rentals

Clear Water Meats - Gift Basket

The Shafer Farm LLC - Gift Certificate -1/2 bushel of U-pick Peaches or Apples

Shadow Trailer World, Berrien Springs - Soil Test Kit, Bag of Premium Soil, & a 36-Cell Seed Starting Kit

12 Corners Vineyards - 2 bottles of Wine

National Grape Cooperative - A Welch's Overnight Bag & Kitchen Trivets (2 sets)

Stover's Farm Market - Gift Basket with Jams and other goods

Village Do It Best Hardware, Berrien Springs - A 16 x 24 photo of a local barn printed on aluminum by photographer Bruce Wrenn

Ausra's Equipment & Supply Company, Inc - Toy Case Big Farm Tractor

Mill Valley Hemp, Buchanan - Gift Basket of CBD Coffee & Creamer

Eau Claire Fruit Exchange - Bat House, Suet Bird Feeder and Suet

www.safetypsychographics.com - a 17" ASABE AE50 award-winning Tri-Color Triangle (tm) SMV emblem

Sew Many Pleasures - Gift Basket

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.

Volunteer

Interested in future workshops and programs?

Interested in learning about MAEAP Verification?

MAEAP

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.