Events
2026 Online Annual Tree Sale Fundraiser
The online store will be open January 15 - April 13, 2026. ***All orders are pick-up only.
Visit Barrycd.org/trees to order online.
Have cash or check? Feel free to stop in the office and Barry CD staff will be happy to help you with your order!
Pick-up and in-person sales @ Historic Charlton Park Red Barn:
Friday, April 17, 12 pm - 6 pm
&
Saturday, April 18, 10 am - 3 pm
(***Note April 18th is Barry-Roubaix Race Day…please keep rider safety top of mind and plan around the route. Enjoy rural Barry County and take the long way to Historic Charlton Park!)
Rain Garden Workshop
Rain Gardens 101: Create, Manage & Enjoy!
Learn how rain gardens protect our water and enhance your landscape
Join us for an informative and hands-on session all about rain gardens—beautiful, eco-friendly solutions for managing stormwater runoff and supporting local ecosystems.
What You’ll Learn:
How rain gardens absorb and filter runoff, preventing erosion and protecting water quality
The environmental benefits for your yard and community
Step-by-step guidance on designing, planting, and maintaining your own rain garden
How to choose and source native plants locally
Future volunteer opportunities to help install a rain garden in Hastings
Don’t miss this opportunity to dig into sustainable landscaping!
Tree Sale Pick-up
The online store will be open January 15 - April 13, 2026
***All orders are pick-up only.
Paying with cash or check?
Stop by the office and staff will be happy to help you with your order!
Office located at 1611 S. Hanover St. Suite 105, Hastings. Open 8 AM - 4 PM Monday - Friday.
Pick-up and in-person sales at Historic Charlton Park in the red barn: Friday, April 17, 12 PM - 6 PM & Saturday, April 18, 10 AM - 3 PM
***Note April 18th is the Barry-Roubaix race…please keep rider safety top of mind and plan around the route.
Enjoy rural Barry County and take the long way to Historic Charlton Park!
Coldwater River Trout Unlimited Annual Fundraising Banquet
“Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited is excited to announce that registration for our Annual Fundraising Banquet is open! See below for ticket options.
Please join us for an evening of celebration, fellowship, and the recognition of key individuals who have contributed to the preservation of coldwater streams. This is our biggest event of the year and our primary fundraiser which helps us pursue our mission to conserve, protect, and restore our local coldwater watersheds.
Our banquet takes place on the evening of Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Watermark Country Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We have an awesome lineup of prizes in our bucket raffle, silent auction, and live auction. Your ticket includes a plated dinner with parmesan chicken and salmon as entrees. Online registration will close at noon on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
A huge thank you to all the people and businesses that have donated items for the auction!
Can’t make it to the party? Donate now to support coldwater conservation.
Your support makes it possible to protect the coldwater rivers of West Michigan.”
Thornapple River Watershed Council Meeting
Date and location subject to change
Join the Thornapple River Watershed Council (TRWC) for a board meeting.
Topics of interest include: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) watershed council support grant, annual cleanup, water quality, and more!
Can’t make it in person? Join us online!
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pxr-hsjy-qxr
Or dial: (US) +1 218-461-0924 PIN: 854 134 747#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pxr-hsjy-qxr?pin=5720820692510
Board of Directors Meeting
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.
Spring Stream Sampling
The Barry Conservation District, in partnership with the Thornapple River Watershed Council (TRWC) and Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds (LGROW), received a Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) Volunteer Stream Monitoring Implementation Grant for water quality monitoring in the Thornapple River Watershed.
Macroinvertebrate sampling is an easy and fun way to determine water quality. Macro - big enough to be seen by the naked eye | Invertebrate - animal without a backbone. Some macroinvertebrates are very sensitive and can only survive in high quality waters, others can live with high amounts of pollution present. This is a great way to get a long-term view on current water quality.
Sign up below and choose your preferred site and sampling date and time. There will be 3 sampling teams with 4-7 people per team.
BCD MiCorps Monitoring Sites
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Safely dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste including:
New this year ESP foam (Sytrofoam) containers, including foam food service ware, egg cartons, coolers, food trays, and foam blocks
aqueous (containing water) acids and bases
oil-based paints
reactives
solvents
aerosol cans
automotive liquids
pesticides (liquids and solids)
light bulbs
automotive batteries
alkaline, nickel-cadmium, lithium ion, and silver oxide batteries
liquid cleaners
heavy metal solutions
mercury-containing materials
motor oil (Limit 10 gallons per person - from households only, no businesses)
electronics *$10 suggested donation for TVs and monitors - no freon-containing devices
unused or expired medications and sharps. (Medications need to be in their original containers with the name of the drug clearly labeled. Cross out any personal information on the containers)
tires (Limit 10 tires per car; only tires from households are accepted - not accepted from businesses. First come, first serve basis until trailers are full. Tires heavily caked with dirt will not be accepted.)
NOT ACCEPTED:
x asbestos
x latex paint
x large propane tanks
x commercially generated waste
x radioactive material
x explosives
x freon containing devices
x unknown wastes
x tires heavily caked with dirt
x foam packing peanuts, hard foam products
x trash
Macroinvertebrate Identification Workshop
Join us at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute as we identify, and count macroinvertebrates collected through the MiCorps volunteer stream monitoring program.
Matt Bain, Aquatic Specialist & Education Coordinator from LGROW will guide us through proper identification of macroinvertebrates and related water quality ratings.
Please register before May 8th
Participants sorting and identifying macroinvertebrates in the lab with microscopes and data sheets
Ice cube tray filled with water and sorted macroinvertebrates
Board of Directors Meeting (*Rescheduled)
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.
Thornapple River Watershed Council Meeting
Date and location subject to change Likely to change due to holiday**
Join the Thornapple River Watershed Council (TRWC) for a board meeting.
Topics of interest include: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) watershed council support grant, annual cleanup, water quality, and more!
Can’t make it in person? Join us online!
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/iwq-bqzc-thq
Or dial: (US) +1 929-249-4837 PIN: 169 952 868#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/iwq-bqzc-thq?pin=7693926095318
Board of Directors Meeting
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.
Rain Garden Workshop
Rain Gardens 101: Create, Manage & Enjoy!
Learn how rain gardens protect our water and enhance your landscape
Join us for an informative and hands-on session all about rain gardens—beautiful, eco-friendly solutions for managing stormwater runoff and supporting local ecosystems.
What You’ll Learn:
How rain gardens absorb and filter runoff, preventing erosion and protecting water quality
The environmental benefits for your yard and community
Step-by-step guidance on designing, planting, and maintaining your own rain garden
How to choose and source native plants locally
Future volunteer opportunities to help install a rain garden in Hastings
Don’t miss this opportunity to dig into sustainable landscaping!
Board of Directors Meeting
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.
Board of Directors Meeting
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.
Barry County Outdoor Youth Day
Save the Date! More details coming soon….
Barry County Outdoor Youth Day is a great experience for kids and their families! This event is a day filled with educational fun for the whole family at Barry County’s Historic Charlton Park.
Local experts and enthusiasts share their knowledge and know-how in hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, rock climbing, birding, animal ID, plant ID, and much more!
This event is FREE for participants, but we always appreciate donations to help support this fun and engaging event for kids!
Board of Directors Meeting
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.
Board of Directors Meeting
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.
Thornapple River Watershed Council Meeting
Date and location subject to change
Join the Thornapple River Watershed Council (TRWC) for a board meeting.
Topics of interest include: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) watershed council support grant, annual cleanup, water quality, and more!
Can’t make it in person? Join us online!
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fwo-ioto-zsp
Or dial: (US) +1 209-734-0135 PIN: 692 780 208#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/fwo-ioto-zsp?pin=5690555630021
Rain Garden Workshop
RESCHEDULED - DATE TBA
Rain Gardens 101: Create, Manage & Enjoy!
Learn how rain gardens protect our water and enhance your landscape
Join us for an informative and hands-on session all about rain gardens—beautiful, eco-friendly solutions for managing stormwater runoff and supporting local ecosystems.
What You’ll Learn:
How rain gardens absorb and filter runoff, preventing erosion and protecting water quality
The environmental benefits for your yard and community
Step-by-step guidance on designing, planting, and maintaining your own rain garden
How to choose and source native plants locally
Future volunteer opportunities to help install a rain garden in Hastings
Don’t miss this opportunity to dig into sustainable landscaping!
Rain Garden Workshop
Rain Gardens 101: Create, Manage & Enjoy!
Learn how rain gardens protect our water and enhance your landscape
Join us for an informative and hands-on session all about rain gardens—beautiful, eco-friendly solutions for managing stormwater runoff and supporting local ecosystems.
What You’ll Learn:
How rain gardens absorb and filter runoff, preventing erosion and protecting water quality
The environmental benefits for your yard and community
Step-by-step guidance on designing, planting, and maintaining your own rain garden
How to choose and source native plants locally
Future volunteer opportunities to help install a rain garden in Hastings
Don’t miss this opportunity to dig into sustainable landscaping!
2026 Faces of Conservation: Annual Meeting & Board Election
Join us for our Social Hour, Annual Meeting, Director Election, and Silent Auction!
Thornapple River Watershed Council Meeting
Join the Thornapple River Watershed Council (TRWC) for a board meeting.
Topics of interest include: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) watershed council support grant, annual cleanup, water quality, and more!
Can’t make it in person? Join us online!
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vos-twwd-rzn
Or dial: (US) +1 252-330-6385 PIN: 569 032 625#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/vos-twwd-rzn?pin=3877045924876
Board of Directors Meeting
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.
Thornapple River Watershed Council Meeting
Join the Thornapple River Watershed Council (TRWC) for a board meeting.
Topics of interest include: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) watershed council support grant, annual cleanup, water quality, and more!
Can’t make it in person? Join us online!
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rpe-bdiu-rqm
Or dial: (US) +1 813-874-9034 PIN: 434 874 167#
CANCELLED - Board of Directors Meeting
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.
Board of Directors Meeting (*Rescheduled)
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.
Board of Directors Meeting
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.
Board of Directors Meeting
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.
MiCorps Macro Identification Workshop
We will be identifying and quantifying macroinvertebrates collected during the Fall MiCorps sampling events (September 25-27) learn more and sign up to sample at https://www.barrycd.org/events/fall-micorps-sampling
Bailey Preserve Forest Stewardship Day
Visit Barry County Parks newest gem to learn about about forest health and history of the site, plus gain hands-on experience on how to ID and manage common woody invasive species while volunteering with staff from Barry Conservation District and BCK CISMA, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC), and Barry County Parks.
Please remember to dress for working outdoors (e.g., sturdy boots, long sleeves, long pants, hat) and bring:
sunscreen
bug spray
drinking water
a snack
work gloves
***And feel free to bring your own hand tools if you have tools that you prefer to use!***
Fall MiCorps Sampling
The Barry Conservation District, in partnership with the Thornapple River Watershed Council (TRWC) and Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds (LGROW), received a Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) Volunteer Stream Monitoring Implementation Grant for water quality monitoring in the Thornapple River Watershed.
This monitoring grant provides us with the training and equipment to preform macroinvertebrate sampling throughout the watershed to monitor water quality conditions by collecting macroinvertebrates. Macro - big enough to be seen by the naked eye | Invertebrate - animal without a backbone
Macroinvertebrate sampling is an easy and fun way to determine water quality. Some macroinvertebrates are very sensitive and can only survive in high quality waters, others can live with high amounts of pollution present. This is a great way to get a long-term view on current water quality.
Want to know more? Watch this interview!
BCD MiCorps Monitoring Sites
Board of Directors Meeting
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
BARRY COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE, MEDICATION COLLECTION AND FREE TIRE DROP-OFF (LIMITED TO 10 TIRES PER VEHICLE)
Barry County Expo Center, 1350 N. M-37 Hwy.
Household Hazardous Waste Including aqueous acids and bases; oil-based paints; reactives; solvents; aerosol cans; automotive liquids; pesticides (liquids and solids); automotive batteries; alkaline, nickel-cadmium and/or silver oxide batteries; liquid cleaners; heavy metal solutions; electronics*
*Electronics - TVs and monitors will have a $10 suggested donation. All other electronics will be collected at no charge.
We Cannot Accept; freon containing appliances/electronics, asbestos, latex paint (when dry it can go to the landfill), propane tanks, commercially generated waste, radioactive material explosives, unknown wastes, tires heavily caked with dirt.
Medications need to be in their original containers with the name of the drug clearly. Cross out any personal information on the containers.
Tire Drop-Off FREE thanks to a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). LIMIT OF 10 TIRES PER CAR, HOUSEHOLD TIRES ONLY (NO BUSINESS TIRES). First come, first serve until all trailers are full
Questions? Please Call (269) 798-4107
Sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee with thanks to the Barry County Fair Board, Waste Management, Barry Eaton District Health Dept., Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, Barry County Sheriffs Dept., City of Hastings Police Dept., and local pharmacies.
Learn more at https://www.barrycounty.org/.../household_hazardous_waste
Barry County Outdoor Youth Day
Barry County Outdoor Youth Day is a great experience for kids and their families! This event is a day filled with educational fun for the whole family at Barry County’s Historic Charlton Park.
This year Hastings own Summer Dawgs food truck will be selling yummy hot dogs and drinks for visitors looking to spend the afternoon exploring activities at the park.
Local experts and enthusiasts share their knowledge and know-how in hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, rock climbing, birding, animal ID, plant ID, and much more!
This event is FREE for participants, but we always appreciate donations!
Annual Thornapple River Cleanup
Join us for the annual Thornapple River Cleanup!
Locations in Ada, Caledonia, Middleville, and Hastings!
Wetland Compliance Field Day
Wetland Compliance Field Day
Farmers, landowners, and ag professionals are invited to a free, hands-on field day to discuss wetland compliance regulations that includes USDA/NRCS guidelines along with discussion of financial and technical assistance opportunities.
Cost: FREE
To Register: Email Sara Krieger at sara.krieger@macd.org, or call Sara at 616-490-3068
What’s Included:
• Expert guidance
• FREE Lunch (if you register with Sara by August 20)
*Sold Out* Rain Barrel Workshop
SOLD OUT
Rain Barrel Workshop
Rain barrels help manage stormwater, conserve water, and reduce pollution in our lakes and streams. Take action to protect West Michigan’s water with a fun and practical hands-on workshop and bring home your own rain barrel!
Cost: $50
What’s Included:
• A 55-gallon upcycled rain barrel
• All the components you need
• Expert guidance on setup, use, and maintenance
Workshop participants MUST register and pay in advance of the workshop so that the correct number of barrels will be available on site.
NOTE: This link does not yet show the workshop as of July 1, but will soon. In the meantime you can RSVP on the Facebook event for updates here,
A minimum of 10 barrels must be reserved before August 18 or the class will be canceled; maximum 2 barrels per household and participants are responsible for transporting barrels from the Hastings Public Library.
You will need to buy or build a separate base (like cement blocks) for your barrel to sit on and be off of the ground. This allows for better water flow. Rain barrels have the best catchment of rainwater on homes with gutters and downspouts but could be used in other areas that drip excessive rain water.
Let’s work together to care for our water — one barrel at a time!
Spots are limited. Registration is required to receive a rain barrel.
Presented by WMEAC, Thornapple River Watershed Council, Barry Conservation District, and Hastings Public Library
Board of Directors Meeting
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.
Board of Directors Meeting
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.
RESCHEDULING: Bailey Nature Preserve Forest Stewardship Day
Due to threat of inclement weather we are working to reschedule this event for new date/time.
Please stay tuned for updated event information and public registration!
Visit Barry County Parks newest gem to learn about about forest health and history of the site, plus gain hands-on experience on how to ID and manage common woody invasive species while volunteering with staff from Barry Conservation District and BCK CISMA, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, and Barry County Parks.
This event is FREE for participants, but we always appreciate donations that help BCD support conservation efforts and education!
Make sure to wear appropriate clothing and shoes for working and walking in the woods, plus bring:
Work gloves
Bug spray
Drinking water
Snacks
Check back soon for a new date and time, plus a new link to register for this event.
CANCELLED: Board of Directors Meeting
The Barry Conservation District Board of Directors meets at 8 am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tyden Center Conference Room, 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, unless otherwise noted.