Berrien Conservation District
Managing your Natural Resources
Our May Board meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, May 16th, at 12 noon. Location is at the USDA Service Center Building, 3334 Edgewood Road, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
If you wish to ask a question of a board member or manager:
Board Chair/Director, Brandy Wise-Tenter, email brandy_wise_tenter@whirlpool.com
Treasurer/Director, Ryan Postema, email rpostema@chikamingopenlands.org
Director, Bette Pierman, email bette49022@yahoo.com
Director, Kait Lemon, email kait.lemon@gmail.com
Director, Terry Holloway, email THolloway@welchs.com
Manager, Nancy Carpenter, 269-471-9111 x3 or email nancy.carpenter@macd.org
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.
CONTACT US
Berrien Conservation District
3334 Edgewood Road
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-9111 x3
Manager email: nancy.carpenter@macd.org
The deadline to order Native Wildflowers and Grasses was May 6. No further orders for Spring 2022 can be accepted.
Pickup for orders placed is May 25, 2022 between 12 noon and 4pm. Location of pickup is the Berrien County Youth Fair, 9122 US Hwy 31, Berrien Springs, MI. Use the fair office entrance across from United Federal Credit Union.
No plant guarantees; our liability for plant viability ends when plants are picked up.
Thank you to everyone who came out to our “Conservation Open House” on Wednesday, March 30th. It was great to see so many interested in protecting our natural resources!
2017 Berrien County Plat Books are available at our office! Reduced to $24.99. 2022 Plat books have been ordered; they will be $35 and should be available mid-year.
We accept volunteers for programs and fundraisers.
Many hands make light work.
Interested in future workshops and programs?
We would love to have you join us.
Interested in learning about MAEAP Verification?
It's a way to be a great neighbor!