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Spring Into Gardening and Seed Library News

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Spring Into Gardening and Seed Library News

Now that spring has officially arrived, the Kalkaska Conservation District has recently organized a series of gardening-based events and seed exchanges, igniting enthusiasm and embracing spring fever. While it is a little too early to put plants in the ground, these events bring together all levels of gardeners to exchange seeds, knowledge, and stories.

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Bee Blitz is On for Kalkaska County

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Bee Blitz is On for Kalkaska County

It’s National Pollinator Week! Almost everyone knows that bees are one of our most important pollinators. But did you know that there are about 4,000 species of bees in North America? And of these, 1 in 4 species is at risk of extinction?

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Farmers’ Market Grand Opening is May 3rd

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Farmers’ Market Grand Opening is May 3rd

Spring is springing all around us and that means the Kalkaska Farmers' Market is getting ready for their Grand Opening for the 2022 season on Tuesday, May 3rd in the Railroad Square Pavilion. The summer Market will occur weekly, every Tuesday from 2-6pm.

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Tree Seedling Sale is Surely a Sign of Spring

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Tree Seedling Sale is Surely a Sign of Spring

Finally, FINALLY, I see patches of bare ground in the woods, the melting snow is dripping off the rooftops, red-winged blackbirds are back, and I’ll add one more thing to that list: The Kalkaska Conservation District has its Tree Seedling Catalog out so you can get ready for spring planting!

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Kalkaska Farmers’ Market Season Countdown to May 3rd

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Kalkaska Farmers’ Market Season Countdown to May 3rd

April showers bring May’s Farmers' Market? It's not the traditional saying, but it's true! While we are waiting for Spring to arrive, the Kalkaska Farmers' Market has been working on some exciting things behind the scenes.

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Friends Of Kalkaska Conservation District Meeting Planned for September 28

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Friends Of Kalkaska Conservation District Meeting Planned for September 28

Learn how to support your local conservation district by joining the Friends of the Kalkaska Conservation District on September 28th for cider and donuts at Railroad Square!

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Frog Watch 2020

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Frog Watch 2020

Have you ever stopped by a wetland at dusk and listened to the frogs and toads calling out to find their prospective mates? I have been captivated by these songs for as long as I can remember. The chorus of spring peepers that starts in mid-April is always a harbinger of the longer days and warm weather to come.