Michigan Conservation Stewards Program

About the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program

Conservation Stewards Program 2026 marketing graphic

The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is an educational program for adult learners offered by Michigan State University Extension and collaboratively planned with many diverse partner organizations. CSP is geared toward those who are enthusiastic about learning science-based ecosystem management principles, getting involved in on-the-ground stewardship efforts, sharing their knowledge and experiences with the public, and empowering others to get engaged in improving their local area.

Through the Conservation Stewards Program, participants learn essential strategies to understand and help restore and conserve ecosystems in Michigan communities.

For an MSU Extension article featuring this year's program, see Michigan Conservation Stewards Program returns in 2026 with six regional cohorts.

To learn more about CSP, please visit the website at canr.msu.edu/csp.

Upcoming Program Offerings

CSP 2026 will run from the week of August 24 through the week of October 19. The regional cohorts being offered include:

Berrien County
Macomb County
Marquette County
Muskegon County
Osceola, Lake, and Mecosta Counties
Wayne County