Upcoming Events & Announcements

NEW LOCATION!!!
​The next regular scheduled board meeting
 May 19, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Pere Marquette District Library Clare, MI

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Click Here to Register for Events

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Have an environmental concern?  You can report them directly to Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) here.  Please note that emergencies should be reported by phone to 1-800-292-4706.

Natural Resources News

Happy Vernal Pool Season! We are  joining the Michigan Vernal Pools Partnership in celebrating the upcoming vernal pool season. The critters aren’t out just yet but soon the salamanders, fairy shrimp, and early tadpoles will start moving through our seasonal pools.
We’ll be heading out on May 29, 2026 to take a closer look at the vernal pool on the Habitat Education Property.
Ever wonder what a fairy shrimp actually looks like? Or how to spot salamander eggs tucked under the water’s surface? Save the date and come learn with us

Become a community scientist! The 2026 Vernal Pool Patrol training series is available to watch online! 
Dip your toes in! Check out the Vernal Pool Event calendar, https://mivernalpools.com/menus/events-calendar.html

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The Clare Conservation District (Clare CD) is a local unit of government that utilizes resources from public and private sectors to bring diverse groups together to solve local resource problems. As stewards of the land, we strive to protect watersheds by conserving forests and reforesting open spaces. We encourage stewardship responsibilities of landowners, and are the prime local source of environmental education.

The Clare Conservation District operates off of grants awarded, county contracts, tree sales, and donations from the community. 

Your generous contributions will help to ensure the health and beauty of Clare County's natural resources both for today and for future generations to come. Every dollar invested in the District goes directly into implementation of hands on conservation projects which will build an environmental legacy we can be proud of. To promote our conservation efforts in the community, consider donating today. 

Volunteer Opportunities ​
​Clare CD will have several volunteer opportunities in the upcoming months. Some of these events are Tree & Plant Sales, Adopt-a-Highway, and many planned projects at the Habitat Education Property.  We are also looking for potential Directors/Associate Directos to serve on our board year round.
​Our meetings are at 6:30 pm the third Tuesday of every month at the Harrison District Library.
Please email [email protected] or call (989) 539-6401 ex 4 to be added to the volunteer list or for more details.