Events in Mason County Michigan

Businesses of all sizes throughout the country are finding that doing good for the environment can also be good for the bottom line. Led by Norman Christopher, Author of Sustainability Demystified- A Practical Guide for Business Leaders and Managers and recent Executive Director for the Office of Sustainability Practices at GVSU, this workshop and discussion will focus on how to build and grow environmental sustainability within your business. Trends of environmental sustainability and going green for businesses will be highlighted, as well as best practices to get started. New processes and sources of capital will be examined for future growth, including building upon the current business cluster focus in Mason County.

Free to attend. Please RSVP to [email protected].

This workshop is brought to you by AFFEW, in partnership with the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Ludington.

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.

Garlic Mustard pulling at Cartier Park, May 3rd at 1-2 pm
Paper Making with Jane Kramer, Ludington Area Center for the Arts, May 4th at 10 am-12 pm

Fee: $10 (Limited to 15 adults) Contact the Ludington Area Center for the Arts for more information or to register.

Reception 6:30-7 pm * Presentation 7-8 pm

Jane Kramer will give a free presentation on invasive plants and their effect on our environment followed by displaying her Pop-up art at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.

Garlic Mustard pulling at Cartier Park, May 3rd at 1-2 pm
Paper Making with Jane Kramer, Ludington Area Center for the Arts, May 4th at 10 am-12 pm

Fee: $10 (Limited to 15 adults) Contact the Ludington Area Center for the Arts for more information or to register.

Join AFFEW and the Ludington Petunia Parade plant Petunias on the 400 block of West Loomis Street.

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 early 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 for Garden kits, individual wildflowers, grasses and sedge’s. AFFEW will partner with Birdsfoot Native Nursery to bring these amazing plants to YOU!

15% Discount to AFFEW Members that pre-order!

Native Plant Order Form

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. 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.