Looking for some fun, interactive programs this summer? Then check out the Youth and Adult classes being offered starting in May at U Dig It! Community Garden. Best of all…they’re FREE!
Help protect our species by gardening with native plants! AFFEW will offer a variety of native plants for sale the 2nd Saturday in June. These important plant species provide nectar, pollen, and seeds that serve as food for insects, birds and animals. They also require minimal maintenance and water.
Help remove and treat invasive species at Cartier Park! With the support from the City of Ludington and the North Country CISMA, volunteers work to treat a variety of invasive species like Garlic Mustard, Japanese Knotweed, Barberry and Oriental Bittersweet.
Grow your own vegetables in a organic and sustainable environment. We provide everything but the seeds to meet your gardening goals! Produce is also donated to help support food security in our community.
Help protect our species by gardening with native plants! These important plant species provide nectar, pollen, and seeds that serve as food for insects, birds and animals. They also require minimal maintenance and water. AFFEW will partner with Birdsfoot Native Nursery to bring these amazing plants to YOU!
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.
We will look at live pest issues and discuss how to best deal with pest and disease challenges using organic methods. John takes a whole system approach to pest and disease management that considers climate, season, soils, plant stress, and fertility.
Learn from Wade Syers, MSU Extension Food Safety Educator about freezing, blanching and how to make freezer jam. Participants will take home jam samples made that day! 
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.
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