GLADWIN COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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Started in September 2025, this preschool program brings the outdoors into the classroom! Each month features a different theme connected to nature. Gladwin and Beaverton preschoolers reconnect with the natural world around us through hands-on learning and various activities. The program runs throughout the school year and we hope to continue with it for many years to come!

This program can be adapted for all age groups. If you have any questions about this program or would like to participate, please don't hesitate to reach out.

THEMES
  • September: Apples
  • October: Leaves
  • November: Animal Tracks, Furs, & Bones
  • December: Snow/Snowflakes
  • January: Evergreens in Winter
  • February: Hibernation
  • March: Maple Syrup


Contact
Title: Community Outreach & Conservation Educator
Name: Marah Ranke
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 989 - 256 -3147

If you or someone you know is interested in having us come out and teach, please contact our Community Outreach & Conservation Educator: Marah Ranke.
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