Alger Conservation District

Alger Conservation District Helping you manage your natural resources. at the M.S.U. UP Research & Extension Center in Chatham, unless otherwise posted. The public is welcome to attend.

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The regular monthly meeting of the Board is held on the
Second Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. Meetings will be held under the provisions of the Open Meetings Act (Act 267 P.A. 1976). Assistance for the handicapped will be provided upon request. Alger Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer and program provider.

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Thank you to everyone who attended our Tree Sale this year. It may not seem like much, but by adding native plants to yo...
05/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Tree Sale this year. It may not seem like much, but by adding native plants to your yard over nonnative plants, you are helping to create more habitat for our native wildlife. Even something small can make a huge difference over time. So thank you, and we hope to see you again next year.

What do you think is a good indicator of a quality stream? If you said bugs, you are correct. Certain types of bugs or m...
05/13/2026

What do you think is a good indicator of a quality stream? If you said bugs, you are correct. Certain types of bugs or macroinvertebrates are more or less tolerant of water quality, so depending on which macroinvertebrates you find and how many, you can get a clear understanding of the water quality of that stream.

Help us monitor the streams this spring. This event is fun for the whole family. We will start by collecting our samples by wading through the stream. Next, we sort and identify the macroinvertebrates we found. And finally, we can come to a conclusion about the quality of the stream. This is a great opportunity to participate in some citizen science projects, or just a great excuse to play with some bugs in the water.

Sign up to participate at https://algercd.com/event-calendar

Come and speak with district staff about local food, why it matters, and how you can help improve local food availabilit...
05/12/2026

Come and speak with district staff about local food, why it matters, and how you can help improve local food availability, health, and the quality of food in your community.

Participate in planning activities and take the Community Food Survey in person! Refreshments and a light meal provided. Cash gift cards available for attendees on a first come basis.

Event Details
4pm: Arrival and Open Discussion
4:30pm: Introduction by Eryn Grupido, Alger Conservation District
5pm: Community Planning Activities
6pm: Dinner & Community Discussion

Registration available online but not required.
www.algercd.com/event-calendar

Call Altran for free rides to this event! (906) 387- 4845

Tree Sale is finally here! We will be at the Alger Centennial Ice Arena in Munising from 9 to noon and at Superior Hardw...
05/09/2026

Tree Sale is finally here! We will be at the Alger Centennial Ice Arena in Munising from 9 to noon and at Superior Hardware in Grand Marais from 2-3 PM. Stop by to pick up your pre-order or browse the remaining stock. While here, be sure to congratulate the Conservation Art Contest Student Winners and stick around for one or both of the workshops offered.

Starting at 9 am is a how-to make your own at-home maple syrup workshop with local resident John Highlen. He'll walk you through all the steps and tools that you need to create your own delicious and pure maple syrup. Next, starting at 11 am, is UP-Designs by Nature's Bee Positive with Native Plants: Creating Habitat for Native UP Bees.Learn the fascinating traits that define a native bee, what they are doing in their busy lives, and how we can support their needs. These workshops are a great opportunity to expand your knowledge on the natural wonders of the county.

Tree Sale is happening tomorrow! We will be at the Alger Centennial Ice Arena in Munising from 9 to noon and at Superior...
05/08/2026

Tree Sale is happening tomorrow! We will be at the Alger Centennial Ice Arena in Munising from 9 to noon and at Superior Hardware in Grand Marais from 2-3 PM. Tree Sale is more than just a sale, it's an opportunity to connect with your community. Remember the Conservation Art Contest Student Winners? They will be at the Ice Arena to sign the T-shirts with their design. Show your support for these young artists by getting your shirt signed!

Starting at 9 am is a how-to make your own at-home maple syrup workshop with local resident John Highlen. He'll walk you through all the steps and tools that you need to create your own delicious and pure maple syrup. Next, starting at 11 am, is UP-Designs by Nature's Bee Positive With Native Plants: Creating Habitat for Native UP Bees. Learn the fascinating traits that define a native bee, what they are doing in their busy lives, and how we can support their needs. These workshops are a great opportunity to expand your knowledge on the natural wonders of the county.

Keep your eyes peeled tonight for the Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower! This shower comes every year, typically active between...
05/05/2026

Keep your eyes peeled tonight for the Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower!

This shower comes every year, typically active between April 19th and May 28th. The shower occurs when the Earth travels through the debris trail of Halley's Comet. Halley's was last seen in 1986 and will be seen next in 2061, but we pass through its debris trail twice every year.

The Eta Aquariid will be best seen in the Southern Hemisphere, but should still be viewable in the Northern Hemisphere when skies are clear. You can expect to see about 10-30 meteors per hour at its peak. Meteors will appear to come from the area near the brightest star in the Aquarius constellation.

Tree Sale is right around the corner! Come to the Alger Centennial Ice Arena in Munising from 9 to noon to pick up your ...
05/05/2026

Tree Sale is right around the corner! Come to the Alger Centennial Ice Arena in Munising from 9 to noon to pick up your Tree Sale pre-order or to browse the remaining stock of native plants. Tree Sale is more than just a sale, it's an opportunity to learn more about native plants in your area. Join us for two educational workshops offered throughout the day.

Starting at 9 am is a how-to make your own at-home maple syrup workshop with local resident John Highlen. He'll walk you through all the steps and tools that you need to create your own delicious and pure maple syrup. Next, starting at 11 am, is UP-Designs by Nature's Bee Positive With Native Plants: Creating Habitat for Native UP Bees. Learn the fascinating traits that define a native bee, what they are doing in their busy lives, and how we can support their needs. These workshops are a great opportunity to expand your knowledge on the natural wonders of the county.

🦈Native Species Spotlight 🦈Lake Sturgeon are one of the Great Lakes' most beloved creatures. How often do you find a fis...
05/04/2026

🦈Native Species Spotlight 🦈

Lake Sturgeon are one of the Great Lakes' most beloved creatures. How often do you find a fish that looks like a dinosaur and lives to 150 years old? This living fossil first appeared in the fossil record 150 million years ago. Modern day lake sturgeon barely differ from their prehistoric ancestors. Lake sturgeon have a long lifespan, often reaching 50 years for males and 80 years for females. This means it takes them a long time to reach sexual maturity, about 15 years for males and 25 years for females. But once they have reached sexual maturity, a female can lay 4,000-7,000 eggs per pound of fish.

Lake sturgeon were once so abundant in the Great Lakes that they were considered a nuisance species. Fishermen were encouraged to remove as many sturgeon as they could, even without any economic purpose. Eventually, by the mid 1800s, they discovered an economic benefit to harvesting sturgeon. Their fat was used as fuel for steamships, their swim bladders were used in making wine and beer, and their eggs were sold as caviar. This caused the sturgeon population to be overharvested, their population is now only 1% of what it once was. Today, harvesting lake sturgeon is highly regulated, yet their population is still incredibly low. That is because much of their historic spawning sites, river beds that feed into the Great Lakes, have been compromised. Some have dams in place, pollution, or soil erosion that make it impossible for lake sturegon to properly reproduce.

Quality = beautiful flowers in this case 💐Featured Farmer Part 3 is out for Going Small Farm . This is our last segment ...
05/03/2026

Quality = beautiful flowers in this case 💐

Featured Farmer Part 3 is out for Going Small Farm . This is our last segment on this farmer, don't miss out on reading their advice to beginning or aspiring farmers. Head their page to message them about arrangements and more!

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Munising, MI
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