Tuscola Conservation District
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Tuscola Conservation District ® 1075 Cleaver Rd Caro, MI 48723 Phone 989.673.8174 ext. 3 Fax 1.855.693.2497
School Group Adventures
Tuscola Conservation District takes pride in all the different programs and activities it offers to the community.
Please contact us with questions at the number listed above.
News/Events
Upcoming Events
Our Education Coordinator works closely with all school groups and service organizations to bring conservation practices to life. Please contact Patty McNinch, our Education Coordinator, at patty.mcninch@macd.org or call her at 989-673-8174 x 136 to set up a visit or educational program.
Our district has sponsored two County High School Envirothon teams this past year. Through the hard work of our MAEAP Technician, Steve Schaub, our office organized and conducted the Envirothon State Competition held at Michigan State University May 8-10, 2024. Please contact Steve Schaub at 989-673-8174 x 3 if you are interested in participating in the Envirothon Program.
Envirothon Competition
1st Place Team - VCL Green Team from Vandercook Lake
2nd Place Team -Heronwood Herons from KRESA and The Kalamazoo Nature Center
3rd Place Team - Cass City FFA
"BUILD - A - TREE" Activity at
USA Elementary School
Arbor Day 2024 - Our Education Technician, Patty McNinch, visited USA Elementary School for Arbor Day and had the classrooms "Build-A-Tree" Activity with the entire building. After a presentation to the classes, materials were provided for each classroom to cut out different parts of a tree and place it outside their classroom for the public to view. It was a fun time and these pictures show some of the finished trees that were on display in the elementary school. Thank You USA Elementary School for celebrating Arbor Day with our Conservation District!
Wildlife and Forest Management
Field Day
September 26
5:00 pm to 7:00pm
9192 Oak Rd. Millington, MI 48746
Light Meal Included
Sponsored by:
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Tuscola Conservation District
Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP)
We will meet at the farm for a light meal, introductions and discussion and then head over to the forest habitat location on the farm for a walk through the woods with Jeff Tuller, Certified Forester and Plan Writer. The event will include a discussion and demonstration about the process of having a forest management plan written, applicable environmental practices related to forest management and wildlife habitat development, and how to enroll in the Forest, Wetland and Habitat System of MAEAP Verification.
Agenda:
5:00
Introductions and meal
Introductions and meal5:10The FWH System of MAEAP verification
The FWH System of MAEAP verificationSteve Schaub, Tuscola Conservation District
5:20NRCS programs for landowners relating to forestry and wildlife habitat practices
NRCS programs for landowners relating to forestry and wildlife habitat practicesCarol Schadd, District Conservationist, NRCS Caro Field Office5:40Travel to the forest location and discuss an overview of the property, habitat and management goals from the perspective of the landowners, James and Marie Koch and the plan writer, Jeff Tuller. There will be some walking through the woods, please wear appropriate footwear and be prepared for mosquitoes. The Koch property has been recently verified in the Forest, Wetland, Habitat System with MAEAP.
Travel to the forest location and discuss an overview of the property, habitat and management goals from the perspective of the landowners, James and Marie Koch and the plan writer, Jeff Tuller. There will be some walking through the woods, please wear appropriate footwear and be prepared for mosquitoes. The Koch property has been recently verified in the Forest, Wetland, Habitat System with MAEAP.7:00Return to the farmstead location and adjourn
Return to the farmstead location and adjournThis program is free of charge to all participants and is open to anyone. Please rsvp to Steve Schaub at 989-673-8174 ext. 3 or email Steve at steve.schaub@macd.org by September 24th. A site map and directions will be sent to all registrants.
District Manager, Mike Boike, recently cooked all the delicious Hamburgers, brats and hot dogs for our office-wide BBQ luncheon. It was a fun time with LOTS of delicious food! Thanks everyone for the food and laughs!
