OSCEOLA-LAKE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Conservation Education &
Promotion
Attention Teachers!
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get information on BATS!
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to learn about a fun way for high school students to learn about their natural
resources.
Education
Educational Needs Questionnaire
Dear Leaders/Teachers,
At the Osceola-Lake Conservation District one of our main goals is to
educate the public on the wise use of our natural resources. We believe that this
understanding and education should start at a young age. We would like to make
available educational opportunities in the form of materials, workshops,
outings, contests, and more.
Please give us your input as to what type of programs and services you would
look for regarding your educational needs. We would like to put together and
send you a package of information to meet those needs. If you are interested in
receiving this information please fill out and return, by mail or fax, the
following questionnaire. Even if you do not wish a package at this time, please
return the questionnaire so we can keep track of how we can help you in the
future.
Name of School/4-H Club/Youth Group:_____________________________________________________________
Contact Person:____________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:____________________Fax:_________________________e-mail:________________________________
____ Yes - Send me a package of educational
information as indicated below!
____ No - Do not send information at this time, but below are my current needs.
Grade Level(s):
____K-3
____4-6
____Middle School
____High School
Subject Area(s)
____Water Quality
____Ecosystem
____Soils
____Forestry
____Wildlife
____Environment
____Plants
____Other
Other Comments or requests:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Would like to participate in:
____Workshops
____Contests
____Outings/Field Trips/Tours
Click here for information about Recycling and Composting Information
Educational Websites for Kids:
Michigan Kids
S.K.
Worm Answers Your Questions About Soil and Stuff
EPA - Student Center
National Wildlife Federation
Do
L.A.P.S. for Michigan
(Learn from the past, Appreciate the present, Preserve
our outdoor heritage.)
DEQ
Kids Page
Dumptown
Game
USDA Kids Page
Drinking Water Kid's Stuff
Educational Websites for Teachers/Leaders:
EPA - Teachers
Project Wild
Groundwater Education in Michigan
Groundwater and Drinking Water
Promotion
Join our list of Lifetime and Annual
Members
Becoming a member and giving a contribution
helps fund the conservation programs that manage, protect and improve our
natural resources.
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Lifetime Members
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Annual Members
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William
Penny
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Paul
Godbold
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Gingrich Meadows
Inc.
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Leo
& Marion Singer
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Lyle
Lodholtz
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Brad
Ruprecht
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Duane
Headley
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Glen
& Connie Perley
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Spring Hill
Outdoor Education Program
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Ray
Holdwick
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Norman
Pokley
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Fred
Lawless
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Dwight
& Sandra Gingrich
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Sam
& Debby Johnson
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Richard
Ikens
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Floyd
& Denise Justus
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David
& Betsy Randall
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Daniel
Inman
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Gaylord & Donna
Denslow
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Dan
Weingartz
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Gary
& Cathryn
Proudfoot
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James
Jackson
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Max
Patterson
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Kathy
Zomer
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Ferris & Jean
Leach
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Steve
Anderson
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Stover Farm
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Jeff
Beane
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George
Tuttle
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Brian
& Barb Polk
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Jim
& Nancy Crawford
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Fay
& Jeanette Wilson
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Ken
Ford & Robbie
Svegel
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Jay
R. Bellinger
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William
H. Strawter
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Bob
& Marge Wetherell
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Doug
& Judie Johnson
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Included in your membership is:
Annual Membership ($40.00)
- *2%
Discount on all products sold through the District office and
during our Spring & Fall Tree Sales.
- One (1) District
T-shirt
- One (1) District
Hat
- Membership Card
- District Window
Sticker
- Three (3)
Newsletters per Year
Annual Membership Renewal
($15.00)
- *2% Discount on all
products sold through the District office and during our Spring &
Fall Tree Sales.
- Membership Card
- Three (3)
Newsletters per Year
Lifetime Membership ($200.00)
- *2% Discount on all
products sold through the District office and during our Spring &
Fall Tree Sales.
- Two (2) District
T-shirts
- Two (2) District
Hats
- District Window
Sticker
- Lifetime
Certificate
- Membership Card
- Three (3)
Newsletters per Year
*Discount applies to all items
sold at the District office and through our Seedling Sales except:
-Tree Planting Spade Rental
-Tree Shrub Seedlings when receiving cost-share
When placing your next tree
order just add the membership you choose to your order form (please include
T-shirt sizes).
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Conservation Awards
The following is a list of past
winners of the Conservation District's Conservation Awards
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Year
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Conservation Awards
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Woodland Conservationist of the Year
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1976
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Virgil
Steinhoff-Tree
Management Award
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1977
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Ray
& Mildred Morlock
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1979
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Wayne
Beilfuss
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1980
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Bob
Lee
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1981
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Adrian
& Alan Lucas
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Bernard
Wojdylski
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1982
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Don
Marsh
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Mel
Cool
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1983
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Eldon
Zimmerman
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1984
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Pete
& Gertrude Bontekoe
-Honored for 40 Years as a director-
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Richard
Jacobs
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1985
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Johnson's/Mitchell's
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1986
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Forrest
& Lee Werner
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1987
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John
& Dave Eisenga
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Ellen
& L.D. Hesselink
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1988
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Dale
& Wava
Woods
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1989
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Don
& Pam Prichard
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Jack
Erickson
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1990
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William
Straathof
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Mike
& Sharon Dempkey
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1991
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Virgil
& Ardith
Steinhoff
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1992
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Merle Smallegan & Mike
Allen
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Jim
Braun
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1993
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Ray
& Mildred Morlock
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Dave
& Betsy Randall
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1994
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Larry
& Elaine Gingrich
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1995
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Wer-Hee-Gen
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Year
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Outstanding Conservationist Award
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2002
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Ken
Sink
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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Other ways you can help:
"Corporate
Donation Program"
2002 Annual Meeting/Open House
Pictures from the Osceola-Lake Conservation Districts 58th
Annual Meeting/Open House.
Eldon
Zimmerman presented Fay
Wilson (retiring
Groundwater Technician and Soil Erosion Officer) with a plaque and a
lifetime membership in appreciation for his many years of service. He was also given a jacket by the
Groundwater Stewardship Program.
Elaine
Gingrich awarded Ken
Sink (Lake
County
resident) with the "2002 Conservationist of the Year Award" for
his efforts in protecting the Pere Marquette
River from streambank erosion.
We
had 56 people in attendance at our Open House. Representatives from the
MDEQ, MDNR, MSUE, U.S.
Forest Service, and U.S.
Fish & Wildlife were on hand, on and off throughout the afternoon to
answer any questions that the public might have had.
Unique Tree Hunt
Many thanks to those who forwarded pictures of "unique
trees" in Osceola, Lake, and Mecosta Counties. We will continue to collect pictures and show them
in future newsletters and on this website.
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White
Cedar Seedling
growing in crotch
of Red Maple-Burdell
Township
(MDOT Property)
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How many
trees?
Spruce tree in
Chase Township
Photo courtesy of Bill
Baar
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Multiple
Stemmed
Red Pine in
Ellsworth Township
Photo courtesy of
Bill Vertalka
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Japanese
and American
Elm tree graft located
at Paris Park
- Paris, MI
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Stem
Disease on Black
Oak
Cherry Valley
Township
(State Land)
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White
Oak located at the
East end of Clear
Lake in
Colfax Township
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Photos
courtesy of Gary Fitch - Big Rapids Township
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Rock
Island Hemlock
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Yellow
Birch
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Photos
courtesy of Roy Holmquist
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Burdell Township
Ironwood Tree
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Lake
County
White Oak
Registered in 1839 as a
10-inch diameter section
corner witness tree
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White
Birch growing
from a White Pine stump
Rick Lucas
Property in
Richmond Township
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Twisted Stem
White Pine
Lincoln Township
Rick Lucas
Property
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Two
Beech trees joined
into one at
Gingrich Tree Farm
in Lincoln Township
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Contact Us:
138 W. Upton, Suite
#2
Reed City, MI 49677
Web Designer: Kathy Fischer
kathy.fischer@mi.nacdnet.net
Phone (231) 832-2950
Fax (231) 832-2683
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