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New Pollinator Plot Looks Bad?
Last fall I planted a half acre pollinator plot at my house with the hopes of increasing pollinators and the aesthetics of my yard. I did...
Clinton Conservation
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Brightening Your Yard with Fruit Trees
Every year at the Clinton Conservation District’s annual tree sale, there are a variety of options of fruit trees that can bring color,...
Clinton Conservation
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Tips for a well-rounded native pollinator planting
Native pollinators are all the buzz with bees and butterflies, but they also benefit a large abundance of wildlife. Using a mixture of...
Clinton Conservation
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Owning property is such a blessing… Resources for being a great steward of your land
Owning property is such a blessing! But it comes with responsibilities. Growing up in town, I spent most of my youth walking down to the...
Clinton Conservation
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Seeing the Hearts of Farmers
When my husband Steven and I started dating, he took me to the Mid-Michigan Old Gas Tractor Show in Oakley to watch him pull his Oliver...
Clinton Conservation
Jan 10, 20223 min read


Sawflies
As the days get shorter and the nights get a little cooler, many people are starting to notice the presence of different insects invading...
Clinton Conservation
Jan 10, 20221 min read


Why are all my Blue Spruce Dying?
One of the most common tree questions we get is, “Why don’t you sell blue spruce at your tree sales?” It is no coincidence. Most...
Clinton Conservation
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Achoo! Goldenrod or ragweed? Know the difference to help pollinators and reduce allergies
Both ragweed and goldenrod are in bloom right now, but only one is likely causing your sneezing. Both plants produce a ton of pollen –...
Clinton Conservation
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Managing Your Land for Wildlife
Aldo Leopold is credited with saying, “There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot,” this article is intended for...
Clinton Conservation
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Stop the spread of aquatic invasive species: Remember to clean, drain, dry and dispose!
Erin Pavloski, Regional Coordinator, Mid-Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area As summer weather arrives, we look forward...
Clinton Conservation
Jan 10, 20221 min read


Burnin’ for Spring
Like most jobs in the field of conservation, my day to day work is largely dependent on the weather and therefore the season. Spring...
Clinton Conservation
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Keeping a Long-Distance Relationship With Wildlife
Spring is the time for new life. But, what should you do when you see a fawn all alone in your backyard or forest? It may seem...
Clinton Conservation
Jan 10, 20222 min read
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