Ingham Conservation District

09/04/2026

While we might be experiencing a heat wave this week, just in time for the holiday weekend.
Fall is just around the corner!

We want to remind everyone September is the last month of 2026 to get out and enjoy the trails at ICD!

Open daily from Dawn to Dusk, we invite you to enjoy the next couple of weeks recreating before the property closes October 1st for hunting leases.

08/31/2026

We have a unique opportunity for agriculture, natural resources, and environmental professionals to join us this September!

Don't fit into that category of profession, but interested in ICD? Our board invites you to an open house while they work around the property!

Please direct any questions or comments to: [email protected]

08/07/2026

Happy Friday everyone!
Important reminder for any interested deer hunters!
First call - first serve leases begin Monday August 10th at 9am!
These are all leases available besides the November 15th - 30th ones.
Firearm season raffle tickets are available through August 23rd, with a drawing on August 24th.

We will get to each call as quickly as possible, and collect the required information to hold the lease you are interested in. Please be prompt about having which lease is your top pick, but have a backup in case it is already taken.

The phone number is 517-525-7205. First call will be answered at 9am.

For more information visit our Hunting at ICD webpage @ inghamconservation.com/hunting-at-icd

07/23/2026

Summer is still in full swing in Ingham County, but these cooler mornings have us at ICD thinking about what the next season has to offer. 🍃➡🍂

Fall is just around the corner, and we at ICD want to remind everyone that fall hunting leases are coming VERY soon! 🦌

We have updated our hunting page on our website for the Fall 2026 season with information on when leases open, how to obtain them, and quick links to State Regulations/Information!

Check it out now! inghamconservation.com/hunting-at-icd

07/09/2026

Check out this FREE workshop at the Meridian Township Farmers Market next week! It's a great time to learn, or refresh your knowledge on proper safety practices when it comes to fresh produce!

For more information about Produce Safety check out the Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Website: https://www.miofps.org

Food Safety Workshop at the Market! 🍓🥦

On Wednesday, July 15, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, join us at Marketplace on the Green (1995 Central Park Drive) for a presentation by Michigan District Produce Safety Technician Morgan Anderson on how to better use, safely prepare, and store your fresh fruits and vegetables.

This workshop is free, and the first 30 participants will receive a helpful tool! Sign up at https://bit.ly/MTWPFoodSafety2026.

05/30/2026

It was a beautiful day to plant a pollinator garden!

Thanks to our small, but mighty volunteer force today for helping to plan, build, and plant all these native plants!

We are excited to add and improve to this garden in the future! Phase 1, complete ✅

05/23/2026

Today the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development voted to approve the regulation of six invasive plants.

Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) and water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes) will be added to the state's prohibited list with regulations going into effect this summer.

Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana), Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii), common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) and glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus) will be added to the restricted list with regulations going into effect on January 1, 2028.

If a species is prohibited or restricted in Michigan, it is unlawful to possess, introduce, import, sell or offer that species for sale as a live organism, except under certain circumstances.

05/20/2026

Why plant native?

There are so many benefits to planting native plants and wildflowers. From supporting pollinators, to helping with soil erosion, they benefit our ecosystem in many ways. Especially when under threat from so many invasive species (Keep up with Mid-Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area)

Additionally, most wildflowers and native plants are low maitenance! Since they are native to the area, they easily adapt, including their water needs. Not only saving you time spent watering your plants, but also saving you on your water bill!

05/13/2026

Reminder there is one week left to pre-order wildflowers and native plants on our website!

Pickup will be on May 22nd from 10am to 5pm, and May 23rd from 10am to 4pm.

Any extras we have will be available at this time as well for purchase in store. Cash, Card and Check will be options for payment.

www.inghamconservation.com

04/26/2026

ICD office will be closed this week.
Trails are still open daily from dawn to dusk!

We will respond to emails and calls after this short break 😁👍🏻