Berrien Conservation District
Managing your Natural Resources
2020 Tree Seedling Sale is now available online! If you wish a paper catalog, give us a call and we can send you one 269-471-9111. 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 are Friday, April 24, from 3pm in the afternoon to 8pm, and Saturday, April 25, from 9am to 12 Noon. Pickup locaton is the Berrien County Youth Fairgounds.
We offer a variety of trees and shrubs in bundles of 5 or more. Fruit trees are sold individually. We also have strawberries and raspberries! 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 accross 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 reforestation efforts and supporting our fundraiser.
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.
February 10 March 9 April 13
Upcoming Events
Monday, Feb 10 at 12:00 PM -
1:30 PM
Monday, Feb 17 All Day
Thursday, Feb 20 at 5:00 PM -
8:30 PM
Friday, Mar 6 at 1:00 PM -
2:00 PM
269-471-9111 x3 3334 Edgewood Road, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Berrien Conservation District Annual Meeting & Election
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Please join us for a great evening!
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 are required by February 14th.
Cost is $12 Pay in person at office, by phone, or on our website (see button below).
(269) 471-9111 x3
List of Silent Auction Items and Donors: Keep checking back, the list is growing!
Jack Knorek, 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 Premimun Soil, & a 36 Cell Seed Starting Kit
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.
