We’re combining two of your favorite events, this year! Join us at Woldumar Nature Center for our annual Native Plant Sale and 80th Annual Meeting & Election. In addition to a guest presentation by Kevin Wernet, Executive Director of Woldumar Nature Center, you will be able to shop over 100 varieties of Michigan Native plants from two local vendors (scroll down for more information), get expert tips, and celebrate our 80th Birthday with an election for two (2) District Directors.
10:00am-2:00pm - Browse 'n Buy & Election
Get expert advice and shop a broad selection of native plants including prairie and woodland varieties. There will also be sedges, grasses, and shrubs.
Visit additional booths for relevant resources.
Vote to fill two (2) open District Director seats - Candidates are Nicholas Bite, Nicole Hickey, Shane Hickey, Paul Malewski, Holly Schaeffer
11:00am-12:00pm Presentation - “A Shared History & Future: Conservation in Eaton County”
Woldumar Nature Center's Executive Director Kevin Wernet will discuss the organization's history, programs, partnerships with Eaton Conservation District, and the ongoing stewardship of their 180 acre property. The presentation will conclude with a short tour of the native gardens and current restoration projects.
12:00pm - 2:00pm Musician - Zarochi playing traditional Celtic Folk instrumentals.
2:00 pm Annual Meeting & Election Results
VOLUNTEER
We need volunteers to assist with the setup and tear down of the Native Plant Sale, help customers with their orders, answer general questions, and help load orders into vehicles. This year, we will also need two volunteers to oversee our election. Visit our Sign Up Genius to register to volunteer.
Vendor Highlights
Bendy Stem Farm is a small, Michigan native plant nursery located in Dimondale. Ben is eager to help you grow your love for natives in whatever way fits into your life.
Wild Ginger Woodlands specializes in shade-loving native woodland species and joins us from Haslett.
Cash and credit cards will be accepted. Please make checks payable to "Eaton Conservation District" or "ECD". You can call our office at (517) 543-1512 x5 with questions.