Berrien County Conservation District

10/26/2026

🎃 Happy National Pumpkin Day!

From front porch decorations to pumpkin pie, pumpkins are a fall favorite. But did you know Michigan is one of the top pumpkin-producing states in the country?

Michigan farmers grew approximately 115 million pounds of pumpkins in 2025! That's a whole lot of pumpkin spice, carving, baking, and fall fun.

Here at Berrien County Conservation District, we're proud to celebrate the farmers who help keep our communities fed and our agricultural traditions growing. Behind every pumpkin patch is a growing season, healthy soil, hard work, and a little help from our pollinators.

Today is a great excuse to support a local farm, visit a pumpkin patch, bake something delicious, or simply enjoy the season.

Tell us in the comments: Are you team pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, or jack-o'-lantern? 🎃

10/26/2026

🍂 A Season of Learning, Creating & Having Fun! 🌱

Looking for something fun to do this fall? We have a lineup of workshops coming up at Berrien County Conservation District, and we can’t wait to learn with you!

🍎 Canning 101 – This Wednesday! Learn how to can juice concentrate and build your confidence in the kitchen, even if you’re brand-new to canning!

🌱 Native Seed Ball Classes – Two Opportunities! Bring the family, get your hands dirty, and create native seed balls to take home and use in your own native garden. It’s a fun way to get everyone involved in conservation!

🎨 Natural Dyes from Nature – We’re wrapping up our workshop season with one we’re especially excited about! Discover how to turn the colors found in the world around us into beautiful, natural dyes.

From food preservation to native gardening and creative projects, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re coming to learn something new, spend time with family, or connect with others in your community, we’d love to have you join us!

Spots may be limited, so don’t wait to register!

Visit our website to explore the workshops and save your spot:
www.berriencd.org/events

We look forward to learning, creating, and having fun with you! 🌿

10/26/2026

Today is your LAST DAY to register for Canning 101!

Have little to no experience with canning? No problem! Come ready to learn and leave with a wealth of knowledge, new connections, and a fun evening of hands-on learning.

This Wednesday evening, we’ll be canning juice and kicking off our Canning 101 series, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you! Whether you’re brand new to canning or looking to build your skills, we can’t wait to learn alongside you.

Registration closes TODAY! Don’t miss your chance to join us!

Sign up here: www.berriencd.org/events/canning101

We can’t wait to see you there!

10/23/2026

We are so proud of the Niles FFA Chapter! Way to represent.

10/23/2026

Come on in and rent our Pullerbear Tree and Invasive W**d Puller. We also have a Japanese Knotw**d Herbicide injector and many others

Fall brings many changes to our landscape, and to invasive species management! As we head towards the colder months, it's time to start planning what invasive shrub work you want to get done this year. To help, each of our three conservation districts (Berrien County Conservation District , Cass County Conservation District , and Van Buren Conservation District ) has a pullerbear w**d wrench, a great mechanical option to pull those pesky shrubs up by the roots. Reach out to your local conservation district for more details!

10/23/2026

What a week for Berrien County Conservation District! 🌱

We had the opportunity to attend the MACD Conference alongside conservation districts from across Michigan, bringing home so many new ideas for workshops, educational materials, grant opportunities, technician support, and so much more. We love learning from one another and finding new ways to better serve our community!

But one of our biggest highlights? Our very own Emily came home with TWO awards!🏆

We are so proud of Emily and the dedication she brings to conservation and regenerative agriculture. Her hard work makes a difference, and it’s wonderful to see that work recognized across the state.

We are so thankful for our incredible staff, our fellow conservation districts, and the community that makes our work possible. We came home inspired, motivated, and ready to keep growing together!

Congratulations, Emily! We are lucky to have you on our team! 💚

10/23/2026

5 fun facts about our Michigan Apples!
Have you gotten your apples yet this season?

10/23/2026

Great video Ag News Now.

Did you know corn is scientifically classified as a grass?

10/23/2026

We are so proud to celebrate Emily on an incredible week of recognition! 🎉

While attending the MACD Conference, Emily received the MAEAP Award of Excellence and the 2026 Regenerative Agriculture Program Achievement Award. To top it off, this morning she was named one of the Bold Women in Business!

These awards recognize the dedication, hard work, and impact Emily brings to conservation and regenerative agriculture throughout our community. Congratulations, Emily! We are lucky to have you on the Berrien County Conservation District team! 🌱

https://bit.ly/4yxXKTT

Name: Emily Kerlikowske Company or Organization: Berrien County Conservation District What is your job or role there? MAEAP Technician Where do you live? Berrien Springs How do you think that Bold Women of Business demonstrate being bold?