AFFEW Friends for the Environment

Help treat and remove a variety of invasive plant species at Cartier Park. We’ll be pulling the challenging shrub Japanese Barberry with the Uprooter tool. A discussion to help identify these plants will take place before we start. Meet at the dog park by at the end of Rath Ave. Bring water, heavy gloves and wear long pants, long sleeved shirt and closed toed shoes. Event will be held in fair weather, and sometimes wraps up early, depending on site conditions.

Masks are required until the we disperses into smaller groups. Please observe social distancing protocols when in close proximity of other’s outside of your household.

Learn about yummy veggies. We will be picking vegetables and replanting a new crop!

Get signed up by calling the MSU Extension office at 231-845-3361. We’ll email you a registration form to complete your registration and a list of instructions to make it a great experience. You can also Get Registered online. Space is limited! WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF ANY OF THE SESSIONS YOU REGISTERED FOR ARE FULL!!

Help treat and remove a variety of invasive plant species at Cartier Park. We’ll be cutting down Glossy Buckthorn shrubs and covering them Buckthron baggies, a non-chemical treatment. A discussion to help identify these plants will take place before we start. Meet at the dog park by at the end of Rath Ave. Bring water, heavy gloves and wear long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection and closed toed shoes. Event will be held in fair weather, and sometimes wraps up early, depending on site conditions.

Masks are required until the we disperses into smaller groups. Please observe social distancing protocols when in close proximity of other’s outside of your household.

We will be exploring different ways to make art with a variety of items, many found at the garden!

Get signed up by calling the MSU Extension office at 231-845-3361. We’ll email you a registration form to complete your registration and a list of instructions to make it a great experience. You can also Get Registered online. Space is limited! WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF ANY OF THE SESSIONS YOU REGISTERED FOR ARE FULL!!

Help support AFFEW while having fun playing Mini Golf! The Jaycees will donate 30% of all proceeds to AFFEW. This will help cover costs of the many things we support including the new cigarette recycling container installed at the mini golf course this summer.

Join AFFEW to clean the beach and dunes west of the playground. Meet at the south concession stand. We’ll provide gloves and garbage bags.

Stick around after for green drinks, BYO, no glass!

Masks are required until the we disperses into smaller groups. Please observe social distancing protocols when in close proximity of other’s outside of your household.

Learn about the many treasures found in the garden and surrounding areas on our nature scavenger hunt!

Get signed up by calling the MSU Extension office at 231-845-3361. We’ll email you a registration form to complete your registration and a list of instructions to make it a great experience. You can also Get Registered online. Space is limited! WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF ANY OF THE SESSIONS YOU REGISTERED FOR ARE FULL!!

Help treat and remove a variety of invasive plant species at Cartier Park. We’ll be cutting down Glossy Buckthorn shrubs and covering them Buckthron baggies, a non-chemical treatment. A discussion to help identify these plants will take place before we start. Meet at the dog park by at the end of Rath Ave. Bring water, heavy gloves and wear long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection and closed toed shoes. Event will be held in fair weather, and sometimes wraps up early, depending on site conditions.

Masks are required until the we disperses into smaller groups. Please observe social distancing protocols when in close proximity of other’s outside of your household.

Help treat and remove a variety of invasive plant species at Cartier Park. We’ll be cutting down Glossy Buckthorn shrubs and covering them Buckthron baggies, a non-chemical treatment. A discussion to help identify these plants will take place before we start. Meet at the dog park by at the end of Rath Ave. Bring water, heavy gloves and wear long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection and closed toed shoes. Event will be held in fair weather, and sometimes wraps up early, depending on site conditions.

Masks are required until the we disperses into smaller groups. Please observe social distancing protocols when in close proximity of other’s outside of your household.

Representatives from Sable Dunes Audubon Society will talk about the many birds seen around the garden and we’ll build birdhouses to attract MORE!

Get signed up by calling the MSU Extension office at 231-845-3361. We’ll email you a registration form to complete your registration and a list of instructions to make it a great experience. You can also Get Registered online. Space is limited! WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF ANY OF THE SESSIONS YOU REGISTERED FOR ARE FULL!!

Join AFFEW to clean the beach and dunes west of the playground. Meet at the south concession stand. We’ll provide gloves and garbage bags.

Stick around after for green drinks, BYO, no glass!

Masks are required until the we disperses into smaller groups. Please observe social distancing protocols when in close proximity of other’s outside of your household.

On the 3rd Saturday in August, AFFEW partners with the Mason-Lake Conservation District to collect hazardous waste. We provide financial support through proceeds from our Native Plant Sale and volunteers for this important annual event. Participation for Mason County residents is free, $10 donation is recommended. Visit the Mason-Lake Conservation District’s website for a list of accepted items.