Newaygo Conservation District
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    • Forestry Assistance
    • No-Till Drill Rentals
    • Native Plant Sale
    • Water and Soil Sampling Resources
    • Hunter Access Program (HAP)
    • MAEAP
    • Invasive Species
  • Tree Nursery
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    • Order Form and Tree Information
  • Education
    • About the Farm
    • Kropscott Farm Environmental Center
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What We do

Protecting our natural resources is made easier with the help from staff, partners and the use of technical standards. Conservation practice information covers seeding, erosion control activities, water quality improvement and protection, and wildlife habitat development.  Project information can include details, designs, material needs, contractor lists, and photos on how a project may appear when completed. ​

Where to find us 

Services we offer

  • Main Office
  • Tree Nursery
  • Kropscott Farm Environmental Center (KFEC)
  • Stephen F. Wessling Observatory 

Programs we have

  • Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP)
  • Produce Safety Program
  • USDA NRCS Programming
  • Forestry Assistance Program
  • Hunter Access Program 
  • Tree sale
  • Native plant sale
  • Reforestation & Wildlife Habitat
  • Conservation Practice Information
  • No-Till Drill Rental
  • Tree Planting Information
  • Wetland Restoration Information
  • Conservation Project Materials
  • Water Stewardship Program
  • Water screening
  • Nursery (bare-root seedlings)
  • Soil Information
  • Video & Slide Shows
  • Brochures, Books, Maps, Fact Sheets
  • Produce safety information and education for fruit and vegetable growers
  • ​Educational programming for k-12 students at KFEC

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. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, genetic information, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA'sTARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
  • Donate or Sponsor
    • Natural Resource Fund
    • Legacy Tree Donor >
      • Legacy Tree Donor Wall
    • Planned Giving
    • Impact History
  • About
    • Events
    • Our Team
    • Survey
    • 5 Year Plan
    • Public Notices
    • Volunteer
    • Partners
    • Monthly Newsletter
    • Contact Us
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Services
    • Produce Safety
    • USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services
    • Forestry Assistance
    • No-Till Drill Rentals
    • Native Plant Sale
    • Water and Soil Sampling Resources
    • Hunter Access Program (HAP)
    • MAEAP
    • Invasive Species
  • Tree Nursery
    • Before You Order
    • Order Form and Tree Information
  • Education
    • About the Farm
    • Kropscott Farm Environmental Center
    • Stephen F. Wessling Observatory >
      • About the Observatory
      • Admission and Fee Structures
      • Educational Opportunities
      • Sky Watch
      • Friends of the Observatory
      • Dark Sky Astronomers
      • Blue Star Kids
      • Observatory Contact