Events in Mason County Michigan

Join AFFEW as we discuss our upcoming Earth Day Celebration. Learn how you can help out with this annual event. The public is welcome to attend.

AFFEW members are welcome to attend a tour of the Gourmet Mushroom Factory in Scottville. They are the largest producer of culinary and nutraceutical Mushroom in the US following sustainable practices. They have been certified organic and kosher since 2005.

Preregistration is required. Please fill our the form below. 

Maximum 50 / Deadline March 15

Meet in the parking lot at 8:45 am. Please read the Gourmet Mushrooms Tour Guidelines before attending.

Gourmet Mushroom Tour Registration

Join AFFEW for our annual Earth Day celebration! This is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The day will include workshops, kid’s activities, a family hike and green enterprise booths. Food will be available for purchase. A must do!

Hometown Habitat explains the importance of using native plants along with highlighting success stories in conservation landscaping.

Location to be announced.

Help treat and remove a variety of invasive plants species at Cartier Park. A discussion to help identify these plants will take place. Meet at the dog park by at the end of Rath Ave. Bring water, 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.

Help protect our species by gardening with native plants! AFFEW will offer a variety of native plants for sale 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. Pre-orders will be accepted at our Earth Day Celebration and on our website starting in April. AFFEW will partner with Birdsfoot Native Nursery to bring these amazing plants to YOU!

15% Discount to AFFEW Members that pre-order!

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. After were done, stick around to socialize. BYO-no glass!

Help treat and remove a variety of invasive plants species at Cartier Park. A discussion to help identify these plants will take place. Meet at the dog park by at the end of Rath Ave. Bring water, 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.

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. After were done, stick around to socialize. BYO-no glass!

Help treat and remove a variety of invasive plants species at Cartier Park. A discussion to help identify these plants will take place at 6:30 pm. Meet at the dog park by at the end of Rath Ave.

Get the Hint, Don’t Leave Your Footprint”: What is Household Hazardous Waste?

Every third Saturday in August, since 2007, the conservation districts in Manistee, Mason, and Oceana Counties offer three collection sites for the community to safely dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) and agricultural pesticides. Each location also collects pharmaceuticals, batteries, recyclable oil, oil-based paints, electronics and appliances from households. The HHW project takes year-long planning and a dedicated committee of conservation district staff and volunteers for a successful collection day. Throughout the year leading up to the HHW collection, the committee requests funding allocations, manage outreach activities, hire professional waste disposal or recycling services, and gather volunteers and supplies needed for the collection day. During collection day, committee members help supervise each of the three sites to make sure the event runs smoothly. The HHW project would not be possible without the dedicated committee members and numerous volunteers that work hard every year for a successful event.

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. After were done, stick around to socialize, BYO, no glass!