GLADWIN COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Friends of the ​GCD

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Purpose
The Friends of the Gladwin Conservation District is a volunteer non-profit founded in 2024 with the purpose of supporting the Gladwin Conservation District and encouraging conservation efforts throughout Gladwin County. 

Priorities
Build a network of conservation-minded community members
Improve and maintain the GCD Community Garden
Develop conservation education campaigns and initiatives
Attend outreach events in the community
Gladwin County River Race of Two Cities
Maintain a presence at local meetings in Gladwin County 

General Meetings
Fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30pm
Nice weather: GCD Community Garden (145 Clendening Rd, Gladwin, MI)
Poor weather: GCD Office (750 M-18, Gladwin, MI)

Connect with Us
Check out our Facebook group to introduce yourself, ask questions, and share resources!
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Click here to check out Friends of the GCD Articles, published in the GCD quarterly newsletters!

Homestead Mosquito Control by Rich Points (Spring 2025 Newsletter)
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A Case for Pollinator Gardens by Michael Fields (Summer 2025 Newsletter)


And more to come soon!

​If you're involved in the Friends of the GCD and would like to submit an article for a future newsletter, reach out!

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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]

Ashley Danielak, Conservation Specialist
[email protected]

Molly Lewis, CM-CISMA Coordinator
[email protected]

Mike Dittenber, District Forester
Mike. [email protected]


GLADWIN CD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER, EMPLOYER
  • Home
  • About
    • Board of Directors/Meetings
    • Meet Our Staff!
    • 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 >
      • River Race of Two Cities 2025
      • River Race of Two Cities 2026
  • Education
    • Invasive Species
    • Pollinator Habitat
    • Gardening & Farming
    • Mind Spill Monday Video Series
  • GCD Community Garden
  • Gladwin County
    • Cedar River
    • Recreation
    • Gladwin City Park Project
  • Outreach
    • Preschool Outdoor Education