JCCD Mission Statement

The Jackson County Conservation District (JCCD) is a locally elected nonpartison entity of state government, whose purpose is to promote wise land use decisions, based upon the capability of the natural resources of Jackson County, through technical assistance and education.

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Fall Tree Sale, October 9

The Jackson County Conservation District’s fall tree sale will be held on October 9, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the District’s parking lot.  Order forms are available at the District office and will be accepted until September 30.

Blue Spruce, Douglas Fir, Norway Spruce, White Pine and White Spruce transplants are available.  Transplants are 1 or 2 years older than seedlings.  They have a more developed root system which allows for a higher survival rate and faster growth than the seedling. 

Other products offered at the District include Plantskydd Deer Repellent, Tree Mats, Tree Collars, Marking Flags, Right Start Fertilizer Packets, Terra Sorb Planting Gel, Rain Barrels and Tumbling Composters.  These products can be purchased at the District office at any time (please call first if purchasing a rain barrel or composter as they are stored off-site).

Supplies are limited!!  Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.  ORDER EARLY!!

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Adopt-A-Stream Habitat Day

On August 28th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m  we will be conducting the habitat assessment portion of the Adopt-A-Stream program.  We won’t be collecting any bugs at this event, but we will still need volunteers to make and record observations of the conditions of sites along the Upper Grand River.  We will be collecting data on things like stream depth, stream flow, erosion, plants and overall habitat quality.

Habitat Day will be a one day event.  Volunteers will meet at The Dahlem Center for training, which will be followed by lunch.  Lunch will be provided to volunteers that RSVP by August 16th.  After lunch, we will break into teams and complete habitat assessments along different stretches of the river. 

Please contact Alison Rauss at 517-784-2800 ext. 210 if you are interested in volunteering.

For more information visit the Watershed Alliance website.

 

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  • What’s happening at JCCD

    Habitat Day
    Saturday, August 28, 2010
    10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    Meet at The Dahlem Center
    7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson
    Please RSVP by Monday, August 16th

    Adopt-A-Stream New Volunteer Training
    Thursday, September 16, 2010
    6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    Meet at The Dahlem Center
    7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson
    Please RSVP by Monday, September 13th

    Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up
    Sunday, September 26, 2010
    1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    If you would like to volunteer please RSVP to Lori at
    517-784-2800 x214 by September 22, 2010.

    Fall Adopt-A-Stream Collection Day
    Saturday, October 2, 2010
    9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Meet at The Dahlem Center
    7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson
    Please RSVP by Monday, September 27th

    Bug ID Night
    Tuesday, October 5, 2010
    5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    Jackson Community College
    McDivitt Hall (Room TBD)
    2111 Emmons Rd., Jackson
    Please RSVP by October 4th

    Fall Tree Sale
    Saturday, October 9, 2010
    9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    in the District parking lot at
    211 W. Ganson St., Jackson
    Pre-orders will be taken through Sept. 30

Jackson County Conservation District
211 W. Ganson St., Suite 200, Jackson, MI 49201
Email: lori.fitzgibbons@mi.nacdnet.net Phone: 517-784-2800 x214 Fax: 517-789-7886