Grand-Raisin Cluster

Service Area: Jackson, Lenawee, Hillsdale and southwest Washtenaw Counties

History: Conceived to promote the science and art of land restoration, the Grand-Raisin Cluster (GRC) was formed in late 2002. Each year since, we have offered public workshops on subjects of interest to those who would explore and interact with native habitats.

Focus: The GRC has two main areas of focus: 1) on the ground conservation action and planning, and 2) educating community members in conservation issues, techniques and other relevant topics. The GRC provides unique educational opportunities through events, workshops, activities and online networking to share ideas, information, skills and resources to enable local groups to increase their capacity to care for local land and water.

Events Resources Initiatives

Grand-Raisin Cluster Contact Information

Do you have any questions regarding the Grand-Raisin Cluster? If so, please don't hesitate to ask! Contact Grand-Raisin Cluster Co-Coordinators Bob Kellum (517-431-2412) and Monica Day (517-884-0796) by email at: raisin@stewardshipnetwork.org

Grand-Raisin Cluster Partner Organizations

Dahlem Environmental Education Center

http://www.dahlemcenter.org//

Friends of the Southern Michigan Railroad

http://southernmichiganrailroad.com/

Frog Holler Farm

http://froghollerorganic.com/

Hidden Lake Gardens

http://hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu/

Iron Creek Properties

https://raisinstories.wordpress.com/iron-creek-properties-stewardship-background...

Jackson County Conservation District

http://www.jacksoncd.org/

Legacy Land Conservancy

http://www.legacylandconservancy.org/

Lenawee County Conservation District

http://www.lenaweeconservationdistrict.org/

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr

Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality

http://www.michigan.gov/deq

Michigan Nature Assocation

http://www.michigannature.org/

Oh These Irish Hills!

http://www.otih.org/

Raisin Valley Land Trust

http://www.rvlt.org/

River Raisin Partnership

River Raisin Watershed Council

http://riverraisin.org/

The Nature Conservancy in Michigan

http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/michigan/...

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/national/home/

Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission

http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation

YMCA Storer Camps

http://www.ymcastorercamps.org/

Grand-Raisin Cluster Resources

Workshop Kits Catalog

The Workshop Kits Catalog offers over 15 out-of-the-box workshops that you can use to help host a Cluster workshop in your area. Topics range from Safe and Effective Prescribed Burns to Native Plant Landscaping, and much, much more. Please contact us at staff@stewardshipnetwork.org for more information and to obtain an editable copy of each kit.

Steward's Pledge

Commit to Conserve! Join the growing collection of individuals, families, and groups that have committed to thinking about our world differently, learning about the natural world, and connecting with others who share this interest. If you are an individual representing yourself or your family, please consider signing the Steward's Pledge today! If you represent an organization, please consider signing The Stewardship Network Memorandum of Understanding today!

Get To Know Your Land

Approaching the management and care of your land can appear daunting. If you’re looking for a starting point, or something you can get out and do right now without any special training, check out this guide.