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MUSKEGON CONSERVATION DISTRICT
| The mission of the Muskegon Conservation District is serving, educating, and empowering our community for natural resource protection by providing site-specific technical assistance and information to landowners in all aspects of natural resource management. |
| This site and content are the property of the Muskegon Conservation District |
| Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm Due to the nature of our work, the office may be closed during regular office hours as our staff are working in the field or attending appointments with landowners. Thank You! Phone: 231-773-0008 |
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Bluebird House (Peterson Style)
Traditional style bluebird house hand-constructed of rough sawn cedar.
Opening is an oval shape. The eastern bluebird prefers open grasslands
where it eats lots of insects. $45
Wood Duck House
Hand-made of cedar, this wood duck house will last for many years. Attach
to a tree or post over water or near the water’s edge. Wood ducks build
their nest 10-20 feet in the air facing the water. $75
Bat House
Bats consume millions of flying insects every summer, and are also
helpful in pollinating numerous plants and trees. This house has two
chambers and a screen mesh for bats to roost on; large enough to house
a small colony of bats. Hand-constructed of cedar. $60
Traditional style bluebird house hand-constructed of rough sawn cedar.
Opening is an oval shape. The eastern bluebird prefers open grasslands
where it eats lots of insects. $45
Wood Duck House
Hand-made of cedar, this wood duck house will last for many years. Attach
to a tree or post over water or near the water’s edge. Wood ducks build
their nest 10-20 feet in the air facing the water. $75
Bat House
Bats consume millions of flying insects every summer, and are also
helpful in pollinating numerous plants and trees. This house has two
chambers and a screen mesh for bats to roost on; large enough to house
a small colony of bats. Hand-constructed of cedar. $60
Wildlife Homes
Compost Bins
Composting—nature’s own way of recycling—converts leaves, grass
clippings, yard trimmings, and kitchen vegetable scraps into a rich organic
soil amendment. Compost provides needed nutrients for your plants,
loosens the soil, improves soil microorganism diversity, increases water
retention in the soil, conserves landfill space and saves you money. Dig
finished compost into the soil around plants or use as a mulch for your
trees, garden, and landscaped areas. $70
Features of the “Garden Gourmet” composter:
• Made of 100% recycled plastic
• Holds 11 cubic feet (Dimensions = 24” x 24” x 36”)
• Scavenger-proof lid that snaps shut to secure
• Sliding bottom door to remove compost
• Includes user guide / composting instruction booklet
clippings, yard trimmings, and kitchen vegetable scraps into a rich organic
soil amendment. Compost provides needed nutrients for your plants,
loosens the soil, improves soil microorganism diversity, increases water
retention in the soil, conserves landfill space and saves you money. Dig
finished compost into the soil around plants or use as a mulch for your
trees, garden, and landscaped areas. $70
Features of the “Garden Gourmet” composter:
• Made of 100% recycled plastic
• Holds 11 cubic feet (Dimensions = 24” x 24” x 36”)
• Scavenger-proof lid that snaps shut to secure
• Sliding bottom door to remove compost
• Includes user guide / composting instruction booklet
Rain Barrels
Rain water picks up many pollutants as it runs over lawns, sidewalks, and
roads. Storm drains carry this polluted water directly into the nearest
stream, river, or lake. With a rain barrel, you can help protect natural
resources and save money on your water bill by keeping stormwater on
your property and using it the way nature intended; to water the plants in
your yard—a double benefit! $85
This 60-gallon rain barrel comes with:
• Solid brass spigot to attach to a garden or soaker hose
• Anti-debris/mosquito screen
• Secure fitting lid to prevent access by kids or pets
• Two overflow valves to drain excess water or hook up
additional barrels
• Sturdy dark green plastic to prevent algae growth
roads. Storm drains carry this polluted water directly into the nearest
stream, river, or lake. With a rain barrel, you can help protect natural
resources and save money on your water bill by keeping stormwater on
your property and using it the way nature intended; to water the plants in
your yard—a double benefit! $85
This 60-gallon rain barrel comes with:
• Solid brass spigot to attach to a garden or soaker hose
• Anti-debris/mosquito screen
• Secure fitting lid to prevent access by kids or pets
• Two overflow valves to drain excess water or hook up
additional barrels
• Sturdy dark green plastic to prevent algae growth
Conservation District Gear
District Logo 12oz. Travel Mug
By re-using this sleek, black, travel mug over and over again you will be
partaking in simple action that can make a big difference - recycling. This
thermal mug has a thumb-closure sip hole lid and is made of recycled
plastic. $5
District Logo Baseball Caps
Classic low-profile baseball cap in miscellaneous colors that allow you
to express your endorsement of the Muskegon Conservation District. A
great durable cap for a day of hiking, canoeing, or just tinkering around in
the backyard. $20
Organic Cotton Logo T-Shirts
Organic cotton jersey T-shirts dyed with natural pigments to produce the
perfect background for the District’s logo: Conservation, Preservation,
Restoration. Short sleeve available in blue (L, XL) or green (XXL). Long
sleeve available in blue (L, XL) or brown (L, XL). $12 short sleeve, $15
long sleeve.
Recycled Cotton Canvas Tote Bag
Show your support for the Muskegon Conservation District when you use
your new recycled cotton canvas tote bag. These versatile bags are 19”
wide by 15.5” tall with a 5.5” gusset and 22” handles. Useful at the
grocery store, library, carrying bulky items and at the beach. $10
By re-using this sleek, black, travel mug over and over again you will be
partaking in simple action that can make a big difference - recycling. This
thermal mug has a thumb-closure sip hole lid and is made of recycled
plastic. $5
District Logo Baseball Caps
Classic low-profile baseball cap in miscellaneous colors that allow you
to express your endorsement of the Muskegon Conservation District. A
great durable cap for a day of hiking, canoeing, or just tinkering around in
the backyard. $20
Organic Cotton Logo T-Shirts
Organic cotton jersey T-shirts dyed with natural pigments to produce the
perfect background for the District’s logo: Conservation, Preservation,
Restoration. Short sleeve available in blue (L, XL) or green (XXL). Long
sleeve available in blue (L, XL) or brown (L, XL). $12 short sleeve, $15
long sleeve.
Recycled Cotton Canvas Tote Bag
Show your support for the Muskegon Conservation District when you use
your new recycled cotton canvas tote bag. These versatile bags are 19”
wide by 15.5” tall with a 5.5” gusset and 22” handles. Useful at the
grocery store, library, carrying bulky items and at the beach. $10
Books
The Muskegon Conservation District carries a wide variety of field guides
and other books on topics such as birds, wildflowers, trees, mushrooms,
animal tracking, native landscaping, and natural history of Michigan. We
also carry a fun selection of nature books for children. Download the
complete catalog for a partial list of titles, or stop in during our business
hours to browse our selection.
and other books on topics such as birds, wildflowers, trees, mushrooms,
animal tracking, native landscaping, and natural history of Michigan. We
also carry a fun selection of nature books for children. Download the
complete catalog for a partial list of titles, or stop in during our business
hours to browse our selection.
| Download Spring 2010 Catalog (703 KB, pdf) Download Price List only (118 KB, pdf) Download Order Form only (114 KB, pdf) |