AFFEW Friends for the Environment
Promote public awareness, host balanced discussions and develop solutions helping to generate the existence of a healthy environment.
Learn more about the iconic endangered Piping Plover bird and the changing weather patterns that have caused water level issues in our state Ludington State Park with Park Interpreter Alan Wernette.
Registration required! Maximum 25 per hike. Masks and proper social distancing is mandatory!
Learn more about the Ludington State Park with Park Interpreter Alan Wernette. This hike will focus on plant diseases, invasive pests and deer herd issues.
Registration required! Maximum 25 per hike. Masks and proper social distancing is mandatory!
Learn about unique plants, trees, animals and birds close to town with local author and botanist Dave Dister! He’ll point out the variety of species found in the wetland, open field and hiking trails found behind Ludington United Methodist Church. In January 2020 Dave self-published “The Birds of Mason County, Michigan.” He’ll have copies of his book available for sale the day of the hike.
Sorry but this hike if FULL!
Learn about unique plants, trees, animals and birds close to town with local author and botanist Dave Dister! He’ll point out the variety of species found in the wetland, open field and hiking trails found behind Ludington United Methodist Church. In January 2020 Dave self-published “The Birds of Mason County, Michigan.” He’ll have copies of his book available for sale the day of the hike.
Sorry but this hike if FULL!
Go for a Walk…Learn more about a local park environment…Celebrate Earth Day – all at the same time!
Participants will at their leisure walk about 1.40 miles following numbered 
signs placed along the Cartier Park pathway. The signs provide answers to specific questions that will increase your awareness and appreciation for Cartier Park, increase your understanding of Earth Day and offer suggestions on individual efforts we can all take to protect our local environment.