GLADWIN COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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​Rooted in Conservation Since 1953
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Our Mission: To lead, facilitate, and promote the
exploration, appreciation, conservation, and restoration of our natural resources.

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Through our efforts and collaboration with community partners, we strive to promote healthy waterways,
thriving forests, robust agriculture, and a community connection to nature throughout Gladwin County.

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Our Summer 2026 Conservation Photo Contest is now open! Photos must be taken between June 21, 2026 & September 22, 2026 and have a natural resource or conservation theme such as: wildlife, landscapes, agriculture, etc. This is open to interpretation so be creative!

Deadline to submit photos is September 22, 2026 @ 11:59 PM (Autumn Equinox)
Submit Photo Here
Photo Release Form

Send any questions or inquiries to [email protected] or call (989)-256-3147

Join the Gladwin Conservation District iNaturalist Project!

Have you ever found yourself saying, "I wonder what that cool creature is?" Well, today is the day you can stop wondering (hopefully)! We're launching the Gladwin Conservation District iNaturalist Project to highlight the amazing biodiversity around us, and we'd love for you to join in. You don't have to be a nature expert - you just have to be curious!

There's so much to discover right here in our own community. Whether you're taking a walk through the park, fishing at the lake, hiking a trail, or just spending time in your backyard, keep an eye out for the birds, wildflowers, butterflies, mushrooms, and other wildlife that make our area special.

Getting started is easy:
- Snap a photo.
- Upload it to iNaturalist.
- Help us document the plants and animals that call our community home.

Be sure to follow the Gladwin Conservation District iNaturalist Project to see what your neighbors are finding, share your own observations, and help us build a community record of the incredible nature all around us. Every observation tells part of our community's story!

Ready to join the adventure?
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CONSERVATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Contact Info:
750 M-18 Gladwin, MI 48624
989-256-3147
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Office Hours: 
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
*We are a field office,
​hours may vary

Office Staff:
Tristan Hewitt, Executive Director
[email protected]
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Marah Ranke, Community Outreach &
Conservation Educator

[email protected]



Molly Lewis, CM-CISMA Coordinator
[email protected]

Mike Dittenber, District Forester
Michael. [email protected]

Tabitha Faber, Conservation Specialist
[email protected]


GLADWIN CD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER, EMPLOYER
  • Home
  • District Products
  • About
    • Board of Directors/Meetings
    • Meet Our Staff!
    • Volunteer
    • Newsletter
    • Partners >
      • NRCS
    • FOIA
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Services
    • Soil Erosion
    • Forestry >
      • Qualified Forest Program
      • What's in a Name?
      • Qualified Forester List
      • Job Referrals - Forest Professionals
      • Spongy Moth
    • Planting Assistance >
      • No-Till Drill Rental
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Conservation Photo Contest
  • River Race of Two Cities
    • 2025
    • 2026
  • Education
    • Invasive Species
    • Pollinator Habitat
    • Gardening & Farming
    • Mind Spill Monday Video Series
    • Outreach >
      • Preschool Outdoor Education
  • GCD Community Garden
  • Gladwin County
    • Cedar River
    • Recreation
    • Gladwin City Park Project