Curious Creatures and Where to Encounter Them
Everybody needs a bit of magic in their lives now and then. Over and over, throughout this spring, I’ve sought a place where delicate...
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Genesee Conservation District
May 15, 20203 min
When Aliens Attack
"What if I told you that aliens have been spotted nearby? They can grow up to fifteen feet tall. They release special chemicals that...
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Genesee Conservation District
Apr 25, 20201 min
Unplug, Relax, Unwind
We’d like to thank everyone that participated in the first annual #GeneseeEarthWeek. Whether you checked in every day, or just one time,...
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Genesee Conservation District
Apr 23, 20201 min
Arbor Day - Yay!
Happy Arbor Day! Every year we celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees in local parks. Together with volunteers, we’ve had the privilege of...
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Genesee Conservation District
Apr 22, 20201 min
Happy Earth Day!
Happy 50th Earth Day! 50 years ago today an estimated 20 million people around the United States took to the streets to spark change in...
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Genesee Conservation District
Apr 21, 20201 min
Play the "Old-Fashioned" Way
Traditional low-tech card and board games offer a fun Earth-friendly way to engage your brain while enjoying quality time with your...
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Genesee Conservation District
Apr 20, 20201 min
Listen to the Music That Inspires Us
We’ve got the music in us! So today, we want to share the nature songs that inspire us. Check out our playlist and add your favorite...
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Genesee Conservation District
Apr 19, 20201 min
Sunday Funday
Leave No Trace Games are a great way to connect you and your family with the natural world while limiting the negative impacts to the...
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Genesee Conservation District
Apr 19, 20201 min
Genesee Earth Week 2020
This year, on the 50th anniversary of our nation’s first Earth Day event, Genesee Conservation District (GCD) announces Genesee County’s...
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Genesee Conservation District
Mar 31, 20202 min
Backyard Adventures
I’m craving adventure. How about you? And I don’t just mean that I want to sit here at my computer and look wistfully at pictures of the...
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Genesee Conservation District
Mar 20, 20202 min
In Praise of the Chorus Frog
They’re calling! Have you heard it? I’ve heard it, the chorus of tiny voices trilling from the woodland edges near my home. Every year as...
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Genesee Conservation District
Mar 6, 20202 min
Resources to Protect Your Resources
Bringing economic and environmental resources to Genesee County to help both people and the environment grow together There are many ways...
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Genesee Conservation District
Feb 28, 20203 min
As We Close on Winter
This year we are happy to have spent time reflecting in one of our favorite spaces in the City of Flint--Max Brandon Park. Together with...
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Genesee Conservation District
Feb 21, 20202 min
Up With Trees!
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today! "Plant a Tree, Save the World." Sounds too good to be...
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Genesee Conservation District
Feb 14, 20203 min
Endearing that which is Endangered
..and being thoughtful of that which is threatened. "Losing a species of animal is like losing all the masterpieces of a great artist." -...
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Genesee Conservation District
Feb 7, 20203 min
Beyond The Bin
“Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” - Mister Rogers Plastic is almost...
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Genesee Conservation District
Jan 29, 20202 min
Conservation Is An Action Word
When I think action I think of an Adam West type figure actively combating some sort of flamboyant foe while bright colorful fight scene...
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Genesee Conservation District
Jan 24, 20204 min
Burning the Midnight Soil....
Are you a fan of gardening or farming? How much work do you put into getting your plants to grow? Fertilizing, tilling, weed control,...
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Genesee Conservation District
Jan 17, 20202 min
What did one lake say to the other?
Nothing, it just WAVED! WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE Water. Few things are as important to all life on the planet as is this wondrous...
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Genesee Conservation District
Jan 10, 20202 min
Are You A Conservationist?
Conservation does not have to be complicated. In fact, there are many things you most likely already do every day that you may not...
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