Are you a Director who can only attend one day? This is for you! In addition to the free Director 101 Training and Annual Business Meeting, this includes access to the Open Partner Luncheon, All Tuesday afternoon sessions, and Director Only Euchre night (snacks and drinks will be provided).

Any attendee can choose the one-day option and choose between, Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday and still receive the full day of content, social events, and breakfast/lunch for that day.

Special early bird pricing! Admission includes access to all conference activities, including educational sessions, breakfasts, lunches, evening social events, and trivia night. Conservation Districts are eligible for discounted rates based on membership level, please refer to your email for your coupon code. The optional Incense Workshop and Beal Arboretum Field Trip are available as a $10 add-on at checkout. 

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the aromatic world of botanical incense through the lens of Michigan's native plants. Through guided instruction and interactive activity, participants will learn to identify a curated selection of native Michigan botanicals by sight and scent, understand their aromatic properties and historical uses, and apply that knowledge directly at the worktable as they crush, blend, and hand-form their own incense cones. All materials are provided, no prior experience is necessary, and every participant will leave with their finished cones and a take-home recipe booklet complete with plant profiles and blending guides to continue the craft at home.

Join MACD in a tour of Beal Arboretum. The Beal Botanical Garden is an outdoor laboratory and classroom for the study of plant biology, biodiversity, sustainability, and conservation. More than 2,000 different taxa can be found in the garden. Plant labels throughout the grounds provide visitors with an opportunity to learn plant names, origin, and many interesting facts about them. 

Perfect for beginners, this practical workshop highlights the conservation value of home-scale growing — including dramatic water savings, reduced food miles, and support for sustainable food systems. Taste fresh microgreens and leave inspired to bring this simple, eco-friendly skill to the residents in your community.

Ideal for Conservation District staff interested in offering meaningful, hands-on programming back home.

Can't attend the whole conference, join us for lunch so you can hear success stories from districts across the State, updates from State Conservationist Diane Gray from NRCS, MDARD Director Dr. Tim Boring, and a welcome message from MACD President Jerry Miller. This is a can't miss, fun and interactive luncheon to get to know your conservation districts and learn about exciting projects and innovation statewide!

October 20, 2026 from 12:00-2:00 pm