Events in Mason County Michigan

AFFEW meets monthly to discuss current environmental issues, community involvement and upcoming events for the Mason County area. All meetings are open to the public.

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

Preregistration is required. Fill our the form below. You will be contacted by email if your registration has been accepted, maximum 15!

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

Gourmet Mushroom Tour Registration

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.

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. This month we will be removing oriental bittersweet. 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.

Join AFFEW to clean the beach and dunes west of the playground as a part of International Coastal Cleanup. Meet at the south concession stand, gloves and garbage bags will be provided. We’ll be inventorying everything collected and turning the data into the Alliance for for the Great Lakes. After were done, stick around to socialize, BYO, no glass!