Nurturing Resiliency:

Farms, Forests, and Waterways

Tree Seedling Pick Up:


Friday, April 25th, 9 AM to 4 PM
Saturday, April 26th, 10 AM to 2 PM


Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd.

***in the red barn

 

Our Mission:

To promote responsible natural resource and land-use management for present and future generations.

Areas of Work

  • Agriculture

    Free Confidential Risk Assessments, Agency Referrals, and Certifications

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    Family Celebrating MAEAP Certification

  • Forestry

    Free Consultation, Technical Service Provider Referrals, and Possible Tax Reductions

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    White Oak Initiative Workshop

  • Invasives

    Free Consultation, Education, and Low-Cost Treatment for Qualifying Species and Landowners

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    Field Team Treating Mile-a-Minute Weed

  • Recycling

    Providing Support for Barry County Materials Management Planning, Household Hazardous Waste Events, Resources, and Education

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    Loading Household Hazardous Waste

  • Waterways

    Free Consultation on Best Practices for Water Quality Monitoring and Natural Shoreline Design/Installation

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    Thornapple Watershed Clean Up Group

Upcoming Events

Recent News

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View fullsize Are you interested in learning more about the water quality of the Thornapple River and its tributaries? Sign up today to help with the @micorpsmi volunteer stream monitoring program! We have sites in Barry and Kent County. Learn more about the prog
View fullsize Ben Savoie, District Forester, on a site visit this morning to assist the local NRCS for the Conservative Stewardship Program (CSP). Learn more at barrycd.org/forests Happy first day of spring ❄️ ☀️
View fullsize Join us from 9am to 4pm on March 19th for a workshop on the basics of forestry at the Veteran of Foreign Wars National Home in Eaton Rapids! Learn how to identify trees and invasive species, how to measure timber, and how to prepare a management plan
View fullsize Join us from 9am to 4pm on March 19th for a workshop on the basics of forestry at the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids! Learn how to identify trees and invasive species, how to measure timber, and how to prepare a management plan for your own proper
View fullsize Thank you to our generous sponsors for a night of celebrating conservation in Barry County and congratulations to our Partner in Conservation Award winners!
View fullsize We are accepting applications for our 2025 seasonal team! Apply by March 23rd at Barrycd.org/about/employment-opportunities
View fullsize Volunteers wanted! Help us monitor water quality in the Thornapple River watershed. Scan the QR code or visit barrycd.org/waterquality to sign up!
View fullsize Join us from 9am to 4pm on March 19th for a workshop on the basics of forestry at the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids! Learn how to identify trees and invasive species, how to measure timber, and how to make a plan for your own property. Registrati

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