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Important updates
Eaton Conservation District has adjusted our availability due to Governor Whitmer’s, “Stay at Home Order” due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our office is closed for all “in-person” activities until April 13 as directed by Governor Whitmer. Any communication for the Eaton Conservation District can be made, however, by emailing us at sue.spagnuolo@macd.org and/or call (517) 719-3831. We will be checking our messages
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The tree sale pick up date has been changed from April 17 & 18 to May 15 & 16. Hours and place of pick-up is the same. We are now accepting pre-orders until April 14. To place an order over the phone please call Sue Spagnuolo at 517-719-3831. We will post any additional updates to Tree Sale here and on our Facebook page.
We have developed contingency plans for the tree sale pickup and will email you with the contingency plan a few days before the tree pickup dates begin. Please note we will email you with any updates as this situation develops. We will use every precaution to keep you and our staff safe during the pickup days.
Other Updates
Board Meeting Update:
Eaton Conservation District’s regularly scheduled Board meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 has been cancelled in response to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Directive #2020-2 signed March 13, 2020, regarding Public Meetings of the State of Michigan Public Bodies during the COVID-19 Emergency. The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in the basement conference room at 551 Courthouse Dr., Charlotte.
Wildlife Habitat Workshop:
Due to COVID-19 concerns and recommendations from the CDC, we have decided to reschedule our Wildlife Habitat Workshop for Thursday, May 7th from 6-8 PM. You may still RSVP for this workshop until May 1st.
Arbor Day events:
The Michigan Arbor Day Alliance, a program of ECD has also cancelled both the State Arbor Day Celebration at Potter Park Zoo on Friday, April 24th and Arbor Fest on Saturday, April 25th due to COVID-19 concerns.. Both events will be rescheduled for a later date. Go here or to MADA's website for the latest updates regarding events.
Thank you for your support and patience as always.
daily.
The tree sale pick up date has been changed from April 17 & 18 to May 15 & 16. Hours and place of pick-up is the same. We are now accepting pre-orders until April 14. To place an order over the phone please call Sue Spagnuolo at 517-719-3831. We will post any additional updates to Tree Sale here and on our Facebook page.
We have developed contingency plans for the tree sale pickup and will email you with the contingency plan a few days before the tree pickup dates begin. Please note we will email you with any updates as this situation develops. We will use every precaution to keep you and our staff safe during the pickup days.
Other Updates
Board Meeting Update:
Eaton Conservation District’s regularly scheduled Board meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 has been cancelled in response to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Directive #2020-2 signed March 13, 2020, regarding Public Meetings of the State of Michigan Public Bodies during the COVID-19 Emergency. The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in the basement conference room at 551 Courthouse Dr., Charlotte.
Wildlife Habitat Workshop:
Due to COVID-19 concerns and recommendations from the CDC, we have decided to reschedule our Wildlife Habitat Workshop for Thursday, May 7th from 6-8 PM. You may still RSVP for this workshop until May 1st.
Arbor Day events:
The Michigan Arbor Day Alliance, a program of ECD has also cancelled both the State Arbor Day Celebration at Potter Park Zoo on Friday, April 24th and Arbor Fest on Saturday, April 25th due to COVID-19 concerns.. Both events will be rescheduled for a later date. Go here or to MADA's website for the latest updates regarding events.
Thank you for your support and patience as always.
Due to COVID-19, we had to cancel our in-person Tree Pruning Workshop that was scheduled for Thursday, March 19th at The Country Mill. We may end up rescheduling for a later date, but do not have anymore details at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience, but the health and safety of everyone is our main priority.
In the meantime, check out these great videos that help demonstrate pruning techniques. Thank you for your understanding, and keep checking back for additional details!
In the meantime, check out these great videos that help demonstrate pruning techniques. Thank you for your understanding, and keep checking back for additional details!
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Free Well water testing at tree sale!
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MAEAP is offering Eaton and Ingham county residents (on a private drinking water well) free well water testing for nitrates and nitrites during tree sale pick-up on Friday, April 17th. Click the button below for details, sampling instructions, and the required sample information sheet that needs to accompany the sample.
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ECD MissionThe mission of the Eaton Conservation District is to promote and encourage cooperation with other individuals, groups, organizations, or agencies in an organized effort to conserve and improve the natural resources in Eaton County.
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