Branch County Conservation District

05/29/2026

We are just under a week away from our Parkhurst Native Garden open house! What a great way to jumpstart your summer vacation - take a detour from your errands to enjoy the beauty of native plants & engage in great conversation with other naturalists. On your way out, you can grab one of our free native plant seedlings!

Come to our upcoming open house at the Parkhurst Native Garden, happening on Thursday, June 4th, from 10am - noon!

Our staff will be on site with native plant starts to give away (while supplies last). There will be resources for you to take home to learn about pollinator gardens as well!

Drop by anytime during the event to chat with our staff and check out some plants you may not have seen before!

05/14/2026

Come to our upcoming open house at the Parkhurst Native Garden, happening on Thursday, June 4th, from 10am - noon!

Our staff will be on site with native plant starts to give away (while supplies last). There will be resources for you to take home to learn about pollinator gardens as well!

Drop by anytime during the event to chat with our staff and check out some plants you may not have seen before!

05/08/2026

Our May board meeting has been canceled. The next board meeting will be occurring June 11th at 3:45pm at the office.

04/27/2026

It's tree sale week! We are so grateful for all the support you have shown us so far in your pre-orders. For those of you who haven't placed a tree order yet, today is the LAST DAY to pre-order. There will be some extra trees available for day of purchase at full price.

Also, we have exciting news! At the tree sale, we will have a selection of native plants for sale! The Tree & Native Plant Sale is happening Friday, May 1st from 8 am - 6 pm at the BACC (follow the conservation district signs).

04/20/2026

Our spring tree sale has been extended through April 27! We still have several species available and time is running out before pick-up day on May 1!

See our latest products available for you to purchase.

04/09/2026

Did you know that shagbark hickory nuts provide food for a variety of wildlife such as squirrels, turkeys, waterfowl, and even people? They have an excellent flavor and can often be substituted for pecans. These trees can grow to over 100 feet tall and are easy to recognize because of the shaggy appearance of their bark.

Interested in planting your own shagbark hickory? They are available in our tree sale!

See our latest products available for you to purchase.

04/06/2026

Signs of life are popping up all around us as the spring thaw is underway. Our tree sale fundraiser swiftly approaches, but there is still time for you to place an order. Not sure about what trees are suitable for your site? Give us a call! Our staff can guide you in the right direction based on your soil, sunlight, water availability, and property goals.
Our online store reflects our most accurate tree inventory, but we can also accept office walk ins or phone calls to place your order. Get more details at branchcd.org or 517-278-2725 ext 5.

04/03/2026

Did you know rabbits can lay 300 eggs per year? Just kidding, that is an Easter myth, but eastern cottontails do have up to seven litters annually. This means they can potentially have as many as 56 babies (which are called kittens/kits)! You'll often find these rabbits tucked away in large brush piles and munching on the early green growth in your yard! They prefer to eat dandelions, clover, alfalfa, and a myriad of other plants.

This holiday weekend, entrance your family with these fun facts about rabbits!

04/01/2026

Still looking for trees to plant this spring? We’ve got you covered! We still have a great selection available for our tree sale, although we are starting to run low on some species. Check out our website or give us a call to see what we have available!

See our latest products available for you to purchase.

03/06/2026

We are just under one week out until our 2026 Annual Meeting! We are looking forward to having an evening of learning, networking, and celebration of the past year! Our speaker will be Vanessa Frias of Willowbrook Farms in Cassopolis, MI!

Vanessa is a first-generation farmer proving that small-scale livestock operations can be a powerful tool for environmental restoration. As the owner of Willowbrook Farms—a Black and Hispanic-owned, 35-acre operation—Vanessa focuses on the intersection of animal husbandry and forest ecology.

This will be a great opportunity to ask questions! Don't miss out on this wonderful event. Happening Thursday, March 12th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Coldwater Township Hall.

The event is free to attend! Please RSVP on our website www.branchcd.org.