Welcome to a more natural state of mind.

Climate change threatens every part of our planet. Discover how you can make a difference in your own backyard. (Yes, really.)

Michigan’s Conservation Districts are regional entities helping local conservation experts connect their neighbors with leading knowledge + resources to preserve, improve & protect the health of local lands, waterways & wildlife habitats.

Upcoming events

  • May Adopt-A-Stream

    5.4.2024 11:00AM - 2:00PM

    Interested in getting outdoors and learning about the environment around you? Join us for our Spring 2024 Adopt-A-Stream event! Volunteers do not need experience in water quality or macroinvertebrate identification. If you are interested, or have any questions contact lori.fitzgibbons@macd.org

  • Earth Day in the Park

    04.20.2024 1:00PM -4:00PM

    Join us for our annual Earth Day in the Park celebration at Sparks Park (Cascades) near the urban fishing pond. If you would like to be a sponsor or vendor contact the office at 517-395-2082.

  • Next Board Meeting - May 28th

    5.28.2024 8:00AM

    The District Board meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month in Suite 240 of the District office building at 211 W. Ganson St. There will be no April meeting! All meetings are open to the public.

  • Household Hazardous Waste Event

    Our next Household Hazardous Waste collection will be on May 21st. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!! The cost is $20/vehicle

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Sandhill Crane in lush green field

Shifting how we manage our natural resources is vital. And we can’t do it without you.

JCCD offers programs & education in water quality, invasive species management, agricultural risk reduction, and recycling for the community and lands of Jackson County.
We bring the resources, so you can take action when ready.

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Ready to take the next step?

We offer several natural resource-related programs and services for our Jackson community, including tree and native plant sales, soil testing and equipment rental, in-school programming, and more!

“The Earth is a fine place & worth fighting for."

— Ernest Hemingway

Let’s meet up IRL to explore your unique natural resource options, and how we can help.

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