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2008 Super Soils Test Saturday

FREE LAWN SOIL TESTING
APRIL 19, 2008 / 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

While fertilizers may be necessary for a healthy lawn, over-application of fertilizers wastes money, ruins plants, and pollutes water. Don’t guess, soil test. Calhoun County locations: Albion – Jolly Green Junction; Battle Creek Area - Battle Creek Farm Bureau - Battle Creek Store, Lakeview Hardware, Level Park Hardware, Lowe’s, Scooters Hardware, and Springfield’s Do-It Center; Marshall – Darling’s Hardware.

Download this flyer for soil sampling instructions.

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2008 Kanoe the Kazoo on Hart’s Lake

On August 9, 2008, the Calhoun Conservation District and the Battle Creek Clean Water Partners will host a Kanoe the Kazoo canoeing event on Hart’s Lake. Please call the Calhoun Conservation District, 269-781-4867 to register. The first 50 to register will not be charged a three dollar fee.

2008 Global Citizens' River Conservation Day

Keep Saturday, October 4, 2008 open for this year’s Global Citizens’ River Conservation Day, which has grown into the first ever watershed-wide citizen cleanup of the Kalamazoo River and its tributaries. Growing out of the successful cleanup program conducted in the Battle Creek and Marshall areas the last few years, it is part of an international cleanup event stemming from the city of Battle Creek’s sister city relationship.

Anyone from kids to the elderly can get involved. Get your Civic Club, Scout group, or church organization on board! Whole schools or individual classes are welcome!

Contact us for further information.

2008 Children's Water Festival

FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2007

The Battle Creek area's 2008 Children's Water Festival will be held on Friday, May 9, 2008. This is a free, educational event for fourth and fifth grade students and their teachers.

Further information is information.

2008 Calhoun County Hazardous Waste Collection

Collection of hazardous waste is scheduled for various dates and locations this year. Download this brochure for information.

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