Wildlife  Workshop 
March 19, 2014
 6:30-8:30  pm
Eaton Conservation District
Basement  Conference Room
551  Courthouse Dr.
Charlotte,  MI 48813
 
Do you have questions about wildlife issues? Do you want to learn how to create or enhance wildlife habitat on your property? Then join ECD for our  Wildlife Habitat Workshop. Participants will learn about conservation programs, 
wildlife management, and habitat improvement methods. Adam Bump with the Michigan DNR will present on the State of Wolves in Michigan.  Local sportsman's  groups will also be in attendance.

There is no charge to attend, but since space is limited, RSVPs are appreciated.  Call the Eaton Conservation District at (517) 543-5848 ext.5 to sign  up.

Backyard Orchardist Pruning Workshop
March 20, 2014
6:00-8:30  pm
Country Mill Farms, LLC
4648 Otto Rd.
Charlotte, MI  48813
 Cost:  $8 per person
 
Many people are interested in having their very own fruit trees. The thought of  having a convenient source of fresh fruit is very appealing. However, caring for a fruit tree when just starting out can be an intimidating prospect.
This is where ECD's Pruning Workshop can help. This workshop and on-site demonstration at the Country Mill will show how to correctly care for your trees to get the most out of your investment.

For  more details and to RSVP, please call the Eaton Conservation District at 517-543-5848 ext.5.

 You don’t have to be a professional photographer to take an awesome picture.  Entries in Eaton Conservation District’s 18th annual photo contest are proof positive! The contest was open to  anyone who does not take pictures for profit as long as the picture was taken in  beautiful Eaton County.  Photos entered in the contest were divided into four categories.  This year’s categories included: plants and landscapes, wildlife, people enjoying nature, and agriculture.  Participants were able to enter one photograph per category, a wide variety of photos were submitted by an equally diverse contestant pool.         
  
Gary Mankey of Lansing came away as grand prize  winner in this year’s contest with his picture of a frog in a leather boot. Submitted photos may be displayed on the District’s website, used in promotional brochures and fliers or displayed at District  events.  
  
 Winners were as  follows:
 
Plants and  Landscapes

 1st-Karl Glarner
 2nd-Brenda Hall
 3rd-Alyse VanAcker
 
Wildlife
 1st-Gary Mankey
 2nd-Carol Glarner
 3rd-Gary Haynes
 
People Enjoying  Nature
 1st-Sarah Jansma
 2nd-Gary Haynes
 3rd-Hailey Bennett

 Agriculture
 1st-Hailey Bennett
 2nd-Sarah Jansma
 3rd-Alyse VanAcker
 
Honorable Mentions: 
Rachel Drury, Rod Weaver, Rachel Beland, Beverly  Davids
 
Thanks to everyone who entered the  18th annual photo  contest.  It’s not too early to begin snapping photos for next year’s contest.  We appreciate your participation in the photo contest and are looking forward to seeing future photos taken in our County.  
 

Eaton Conservation District is partnering with the Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds and several
Mid-Michigan watershed groups and agencies to develop a water resources brand,  Pollution Isn’t Pretty. The campaign will streamline multiple organization’s  educational efforts to create clear, consistent messages that educate area  residents about water quality concerns and what they can do to reduce pollution and protect our region’s water resources. To learn more about Pollution Isn’t Pretty visit, www.pollutionisntpretty.org.
 

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