Newaygo Conservation District

Spring 2015 Tree Sale!

Winter is here, it is very cold and lots of show has fallen but its not too early to think about trees for the Spring.  The Newaygo Conservation District Nursery, located in Newaygo Michigan is closed but we are taking orders for trees for the Spring.  If Mother Nature cooperates we will start lifting trees the first week of April and storing them in our cooler. 

We sell over 39 varieties of Conifers, hard woods and small trees and shrubs.  Of the varieties that we provide we have several sizes of trees available.

For an order form and/or catalog please contact the Newaygo Conservation District at (231) 924-2060 x 101 or 940 W Rex St., Fremont, MI 49412.  You can also request the price sheet by e-mail to:  gail.warnement@mi.nacdnet.net

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Newaygo Conservation District Forestry Assistance Program 

The Newaygo Conservation District is pleased to announce the Forestry Assistance Program (FAP).  Governor Snyder signed into law Public Act 42 of 2013 on June 6, 2013.  This program was enacted in Newaygo County to assist landowners with their forestry needs.  This will include the registration of forest land into the Quality Forest Progam (QFP).

For further information please contact this office at (231) 924-2060 x 101 OR click on the following link which will take you to the Oceana Conservation District website which housing the local FAP Forester for Newaygo, Oceana and Muskegon Counties.

Link:  www.oceanaconservationdistrict.org/forestry.php

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Managing Our Natural Resources 

Newaygo Conservation District is an independent unit of state government which has a philosophy and commitment to the stewardship and conservation of the environment.  The NCD consults with landowners to educate them in the planning and use of their land.  All programs and services are available without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familal status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, because of all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.

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Volunteer's Always Needed!

Are you able to volunteer time to the Newaygo Consevation District to make a difference?

The Newaygo Conservation District is always looking for individuals that live in Newaygo County to serve a four year (elected) term on the Board of Directors.  We continually look for individuals that represent the demographics of Newaygo County.

If you are interested please contact us at any time to discuss the next election opportunity.  (Names and numbers are listed under:  Who we are)

Thank you for your interest. 

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History! 

The Newaygo Conservation District was organized in 1949 with the purpose of improving and maintaining soil productivity and for the purpose of obtaining efficient, appropriate and economical use of the land.

In 1950 the Nursery was started.  The land on which the Nursery is located was leased from the Henning family.  After Ed Henning passed away Vera Henning continued the life lease of $2,000 annually.  This lease ended with the passing of Vera Henning in December of 1999 when the ownership was then transferred to the Newaygo Conservation District.

Currently the District sells bare-root seedlings.  Annually, approximately 1 to 2.5 million trees (conifers, hardwoods, small trees and shrubs) are sold to Conservation Districts throughout the State of Michigan as well as local residents.  Trees grown at our Nursery are native to Michigan.

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YOUR LAND, YOUR WATER, YOUR MICHIGAN!