Ingham Conservation District

10/01/2026

Can anyone else believe it is already October!?

Not only is this month considered by many as the spookiest season of the year🎃👻
October 1st marks the start of Archery season for deer hunters!🦌

For us here at ICD we officially have closed our trails and property until Janury 1st to allow deer hunters a chance to harvest White-Tailed Deer.

Hunting white-tailed deer not only is a practice that has been passed down for many generations, and is an important cultural practice for many. Hunting is a unique tool for conservation, as it helps to manage the deer population.

Managing the deer population in Ingham County is an important part of conservation because it impacts so many things! Not only does it help reduce the spread of diseases within White-Tailed Deer themselves, like Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). It also helps to improve forest regeneration in areas where an over-abundance of deer cause an ecosystem wide impact. Not to mention, many of us Michiganders have had to deal with the almost inevitable moment of hitting a deer with our car 🥲💥🚗

So happy hunting from ICD to everyone who participates! Good luck, don't forget to report your harvest to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and considering donating a harvest to help Hunters Feeding Michigan ™.

Link to Ingham County DMU Information: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/wildlife/deer/deer-management-unit-info #033
Link to Hunters Feeding Michigan Information: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/get-involved/hunters-feeding-michigan

09/23/2026

We are just a few days away from our Tattoos For Conservation fundraiser & we are so excited!!

Update: Tattoos will range in cost from $130 up to $250!

We will have a table with information, along with Eaton Conservation District and we are so excited to see everyone!

‼️FUN...DRAISER ALERT‼️

Looking for new & exciting ways to support conservation in the Lansing area?
Join Ingham Conservation District and Eaton Conservation District at Tattoos for Conservation on September 25th, 2026.

Devils Day Tattoo have graciously been working with us for this fundraiser, and we are so excited for this event!
Check them out on Instagram to see the amazing pieces their artists have created! Flash sheets should be available to view soon!

Whether you are new to tattoos, or looking to add more pieces, these conservation themed tattoo's are sure to fit anyone's style!

The details:
- September 26th from 12pm to 5pm, at 329 S. Washington Square in Lansing
- Tattoos are $130/design, and can be placed on arms or legs only
- CASH ONLY
- Tattoos can be color, or black and grey
- Walk-ins only, first come first served
- Adults (18+) only

09/15/2026

‼️FUN...DRAISER ALERT‼️

Looking for new & exciting ways to support conservation in the Lansing area?
Join Ingham Conservation District and Eaton Conservation District at Tattoos for Conservation on September 25th, 2026.

Devils Day Tattoo have graciously been working with us for this fundraiser, and we are so excited for this event!
Check them out on Instagram to see the amazing pieces their artists have created! Flash sheets should be available to view soon!

Whether you are new to tattoos, or looking to add more pieces, these conservation themed tattoo's are sure to fit anyone's style!

The details:
- September 26th from 12pm to 5pm, at 329 S. Washington Square in Lansing
- Tattoos are $130/design, and can be placed on arms or legs only
- CASH ONLY
- Tattoos can be color, or black and grey
- Walk-ins only, first come first served
- Adults (18+) only

09/04/2026

While we might be experiencing a heat wave this week, just in time for the holiday weekend.
Fall is just around the corner!

We want to remind everyone September is the last month of 2026 to get out and enjoy the trails at ICD!

Open daily from Dawn to Dusk, we invite you to enjoy the next couple of weeks recreating before the property closes October 1st for hunting leases.

08/31/2026

We have a unique opportunity for agriculture, natural resources, and environmental professionals to join us this September!

Don't fit into that category of profession, but interested in ICD? Our board invites you to an open house while they work around the property!

Please direct any questions or comments to: [email protected]

08/07/2026

Happy Friday everyone!
Important reminder for any interested deer hunters!
First call - first serve leases begin Monday August 10th at 9am!
These are all leases available besides the November 15th - 30th ones.
Fi***rm season raffle tickets are available through August 23rd, with a drawing on August 24th.

We will get to each call as quickly as possible, and collect the required information to hold the lease you are interested in. Please be prompt about having which lease is your top pick, but have a backup in case it is already taken.

The phone number is 517-525-7205. First call will be answered at 9am.

For more information visit our Hunting at ICD webpage @ inghamconservation.com/hunting-at-icd

07/23/2026

Summer is still in full swing in Ingham County, but these cooler mornings have us at ICD thinking about what the next season has to offer. 🍃➡🍂

Fall is just around the corner, and we at ICD want to remind everyone that fall hunting leases are coming VERY soon! 🦌

We have updated our hunting page on our website for the Fall 2026 season with information on when leases open, how to obtain them, and quick links to State Regulations/Information!

Check it out now! inghamconservation.com/hunting-at-icd

07/09/2026

Check out this FREE workshop at the Meridian Township Farmers Market next week! It's a great time to learn, or refresh your knowledge on proper safety practices when it comes to fresh produce!

For more information about Produce Safety check out the Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Website: https://www.miofps.org

Food Safety Workshop at the Market! 🍓🥦

On Wednesday, July 15, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, join us at Marketplace on the Green (1995 Central Park Drive) for a presentation by Michigan District Produce Safety Technician Morgan Anderson on how to better use, safely prepare, and store your fresh fruits and vegetables.

This workshop is free, and the first 30 participants will receive a helpful tool! Sign up at https://bit.ly/MTWPFoodSafety2026.

05/30/2026

It was a beautiful day to plant a pollinator garden!

Thanks to our small, but mighty volunteer force today for helping to plan, build, and plant all these native plants!

We are excited to add and improve to this garden in the future! Phase 1, complete ✅

05/23/2026

Today the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development voted to approve the regulation of six invasive plants.

Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) and water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes) will be added to the state's prohibited list with regulations going into effect this summer.

Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana), Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii), common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) and glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus) will be added to the restricted list with regulations going into effect on January 1, 2028.

If a species is prohibited or restricted in Michigan, it is unlawful to possess, introduce, import, sell or offer that species for sale as a live organism, except under certain circumstances.