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American Spikenard (Aralia racemosa) is a statuesque woodland perennial that brings a lush, almost architectural presence to shaded Michigan habitats, rising in broad, layered foliage and arching stems that carry airy clusters of greenish‑white summer flowers. These blossoms mature into deep purple‑black berries that feed songbirds and small mammals, making the plant an important understory food source in late summer and fall. Native to rich woods, ravines, and shaded slopes, Aralia racemosa thrives in moist, humus‑laden soils and lends a wild, forest‑garden character to restoration plantings, shade borders, and naturalized edges where its generous form and wildlife value can shine.

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District Information
Clare Conservation District 
225 W. Main Street   PO Box 356
​Harrison Michigan 48625

​Telephone: 989-539-6401


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 ​OFFICE HOURS
Located in the Clare County Courthouse open Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
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The Conservation District is a field office. Call to verify someone will be in the office.



​OFFICE STAFF
  Christiane Rathke
​District Administrator
[email protected]
Soil Erosion Sedimentation Control (SESC) Agent
[email protected] (SESC only)

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Toni Maize
Spongy Moth Coordinator/SESC Tech
[email protected]​​


Mike Dittenber
​ District Forester
​[email protected]

Brandi Mitchell
MAEAP Technician
[email protected]

Cameron Lewis
​Program Support Specialist
[email protected]


Monthly Board Meeting 
Harrison Public Library
3rd Tuesday of every month @ 6:30pm 
Any change to this schedule will be posted on this website



Board of Directors
​Clay Mcilrath-Interim Chair
​Benjamin Brown-Treasurer
Vacant-Director
​Matt Jones-Director
Jessica Theriault-Director