Otsego Conservation District Mission
The mission of the Otsego Conservation District is to assist the people of Otsego County in the wise use and management of their natural resources, for a healthy environment and sustained economic growth.
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As we celebrate our 75th Anniversary,
we would like to extend an opportunity for you to support the Otsego Conservation District by helping to offset the cost of producing our newsletters and tree sale booklet. We would be honored to include your name on the cover of the 2019 Spring Tree Sale Booklet,or your business card in two editions of our newsletter. The Tree Sale booklet will be mailed out with the newsletter and distributed to area businesses. Thousands of residents will see your support of local conservation programs and the responsible management of Otsego County’s important natural resources.
Throughout each year, we are proud to offer a variety of programming including:
To provide these important programs, we rely heavily on our tree sale and native plant nursery fundraisers. We also rely on grants and private donations; no additional operating funds come from the State of Michigan. We are grateful for the trust of our community. We appreciate your support now and into the future.
Please return your donor form and payment so it is received no later than January 4, 2019. Should you need more information, please call the Otsego Conservation District office at (989) 732-4021
Sincerely,
Patricia Osburn
District Manager, Otsego Conservation District
we would like to extend an opportunity for you to support the Otsego Conservation District by helping to offset the cost of producing our newsletters and tree sale booklet. We would be honored to include your name on the cover of the 2019 Spring Tree Sale Booklet,or your business card in two editions of our newsletter. The Tree Sale booklet will be mailed out with the newsletter and distributed to area businesses. Thousands of residents will see your support of local conservation programs and the responsible management of Otsego County’s important natural resources.
Throughout each year, we are proud to offer a variety of programming including:
- The Forestry Assistance Program: Our district forester, works with landowners to manage forests and wildlife and provide insect and disease control.
- Otsego County Recycling: We maintain the sites and host the annual Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day each spring.
- Soil erosion control and shore land stabilization through the inspection and native plant programs.
- Our Demonstration Gardens and Conservation Forest with its new Education Center. This area features a classroom, storage area, handicap accessible restrooms, and greenhouse.
- Workshops on topics such as wildlife habitat, invasive species, pollinators, recycling, timber taxes, lake-shore restoration, birding and much more.
- The Annual Art in the Garden Festival which features artists, music presentations and activities for children and adults alike.
- The 8th Grade Natural Resources Day at the Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve, 4th Grade Ag Day, Conservation Day Camp and the Seed to Harvest Program for young people in our county.
To provide these important programs, we rely heavily on our tree sale and native plant nursery fundraisers. We also rely on grants and private donations; no additional operating funds come from the State of Michigan. We are grateful for the trust of our community. We appreciate your support now and into the future.
Please return your donor form and payment so it is received no later than January 4, 2019. Should you need more information, please call the Otsego Conservation District office at (989) 732-4021
Sincerely,
Patricia Osburn
District Manager, Otsego Conservation District
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To make a contribution to the Otsego Conservation District Fund, contact the Otsego County Community Foundation at (989) 731-0597 or visit https://www.otsegofoundation.org/donors/give-now
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Click on the link above to view our comprehensive guide of what and where to recycle in Otsego County. Printed booklets are also available upon request.
Contact us at (989) 732-4021