Dedicated to the support of the Ludington State Park!

Upcoming Events

    • Tuesday, April 04, 2023
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    Register

    Invasive species are becoming more of an issue throughout the area.  Join Bri Jasinski, HWA Project Manager, Mason-Lake Conservation District, Vicki Sawicki, Program Coordinator, North Country CISMASara Bolan, Director, AFFEW (A Few Friends for the Environment of the World), and Jim Gallie Manager of the Ludington State Park, as they discuss how they are dealing with the various invasive species in the area.

    • Thursday, April 06, 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Lakeshore Resource Network
    AFFEW Presents All About Native Plants
    April 6 @ 7 pm | Lakeshore Resource Network

    Presenter: Cheryl Gross, President of Plant It Wild

    Need help deciding what native plants are best for your property? Then this presentation is for YOU!! Cheryl Gross will give information about the benefits of ecological gardening with native plants and how best to incorporate them into your landscape based on your growing conditions. Also, a few ‘experts” will be on hand afterwards.  

    To register for this free presentation, email Sara Bolan at sarab@affew.org.
    • Sunday, April 16, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Starting from the Warming Shelter

    FLSP is coordinating monthly guided hikes the third Sunday of each month beginning at 2 p.m. from the Warming Shelter. Each hike will be led by two volunteer hike leaders and will cover different areas of the park. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate since hiking pace and length will vary depending on the interest of the participants. 

    For more information contact FLSP Vice President, Gary Hearing, Hike Coordinator via email.

    • Saturday, April 22, 2023
    • On-line


    • Saturday, April 22, 2023
    • 9:00 AM
    • Ludington State Park - Hamlin Beach
    Register

    The Run for the Trees - Happy Little 5K is a virtual run fundraiser for the Michigan DNR. Proceeds support trees planting and forest protection efforts - such as invasive plant and forest pest management and early detection surveys - in Michigan state parks and recreation areas. FLSP along with the Ludington Race Club is holding an in person 5K as a fun way to log your miles while enjoying our state park's beautiful trails.  


    Regardless if you run, walk or roll please join us on April 22, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.  Please note: Roll refers to wheelchairs.  Bikes are not allowed on the various dirt / sand trails in the LSP.


    HOW: 

    1. Register for the Happy Little 5K soon so you will have your t-shirt for the 5K by clicking here
    2. Also register for the event on the FLSP website so we will know if you will be at the park on April 22. 
    3. Tell your friends!

    BEFORE THE RUN / WALK / ROLL

    • Wear your t-shirt and bib
    • Gather near the Ludington State Park Hamlin Beach
    • Bathrooms will be available
    • Routes will be posted
    • The Ludington Race Club will be having a group fun run during this event

    THE 5K

    • Run, walk or roll 5K at the LSP
    • Yellow signs will help you navigate the way
    • There will be water at the finish line (none on the course)

    AFTER THE RUN / WALK / ROLL

    • Fuel back up with fruit, coffee, hot chocolate and marshmallows
    • Enjoy camaraderie around a campfire with fellow participants


    • Saturday, April 22, 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 E Bryant Rd.


    • Tuesday, April 25, 2023
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    Register

    Join Ludington State Park Manager, Jim Gallie, as he reviews the past year at Ludington State Park and discusses upcoming improvements that the park will be seeing in the 2023 – 2024 season.

    • Saturday, May 13, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • LSP Archery Range - Behind the LSP Amphitheater



    • Sunday, May 21, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Starting from the Warming Shelter

    FLSP is coordinating monthly guided hikes the third Sunday of each month beginning at 2 p.m. from the Warming Shelter. Each hike will be led by two volunteer hike leaders and will cover different areas of the park. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate since hiking pace and length will vary depending on the interest of the participants. 

    For more information contact FLSP Vice President, Gary Hearing, Hike Coordinator via email.

    • Sunday, June 18, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Starting from the Warming Shelter

    FLSP is coordinating monthly guided hikes the third Sunday of each month beginning at 2 p.m. from the Warming Shelter. Each hike will be led by two volunteer hike leaders and will cover different areas of the park. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate since hiking pace and length will vary depending on the interest of the participants. 

    For more information contact FLSP Vice President, Gary Hearing, Hike Coordinator via email.

    • Sunday, July 16, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Starting from the Warming Shelter

    FLSP is coordinating monthly guided hikes the third Sunday of each month beginning at 2 p.m. from the Warming Shelter. Each hike will be led by two volunteer hike leaders and will cover different areas of the park. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate since hiking pace and length will vary depending on the interest of the participants. 

    For more information contact FLSP Vice President, Gary Hearing, Hike Coordinator via email.

    • Sunday, August 20, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Starting from the Warming Shelter

    FLSP is coordinating monthly guided hikes the third Sunday of each month beginning at 2 p.m. from the Warming Shelter. Each hike will be led by two volunteer hike leaders and will cover different areas of the park. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate since hiking pace and length will vary depending on the interest of the participants. 

    For more information contact FLSP Vice President, Gary Hearing, Hike Coordinator via email.

    • Sunday, September 17, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Starting from the Warming Shelter

    FLSP is coordinating monthly guided hikes the third Sunday of each month beginning at 2 p.m. from the Warming Shelter. Each hike will be led by two volunteer hike leaders and will cover different areas of the park. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate since hiking pace and length will vary depending on the interest of the participants. 

    For more information contact FLSP Vice President, Gary Hearing, Hike Coordinator via email.

    • Sunday, October 15, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Starting from the Warming Shelter

    FLSP is coordinating monthly guided hikes the third Sunday of each month beginning at 2 p.m. from the Warming Shelter. Each hike will be led by two volunteer hike leaders and will cover different areas of the park. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate since hiking pace and length will vary depending on the interest of the participants. 

    For more information contact FLSP Vice President, Gary Hearing, Hike Coordinator via email.

    • Sunday, November 19, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Starting from the Warming Shelter

    FLSP is coordinating monthly guided hikes the third Sunday of each month beginning at 2 p.m. from the Warming Shelter. Each hike will be led by two volunteer hike leaders and will cover different areas of the park. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate since hiking pace and length will vary depending on the interest of the participants. 

    For more information contact FLSP Vice President, Gary Hearing, Hike Coordinator via email.

    • Sunday, December 17, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Starting from the Warming Shelter

    FLSP is coordinating monthly guided hikes the third Sunday of each month beginning at 2 p.m. from the Warming Shelter. Each hike will be led by two volunteer hike leaders and will cover different areas of the park. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate since hiking pace and length will vary depending on the interest of the participants. 

    For more information contact FLSP Vice President, Gary Hearing, Hike Coordinator via email.

    • Saturday, January 27, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Legacy Plaza Downtown Ludington

    The Chamber Alliance will be holding Brrrewfest in Legacy Plaza.  Friends of Ludington State Park is the charity partner.  Check back in December 2023 for more information and to purchase tickets.  

Past Events

Monday, March 20, 2023 History of the Ludington State Park
Sunday, March 19, 2023 FLSP Guided Hike
Thursday, February 23, 2023 Aquatic Invasive – Sea Lamprey
Saturday, February 18, 2023 Lantern-lit snowshoe, X-country skiing and/or hiking
Saturday, February 04, 2023 Lantern-lit snowshoe, X-country skiing and/or hiking
Saturday, January 28, 2023 Brrrewfest January 28, 2023
Monday, January 23, 2023 Ludington State Park Photography with Brad Reed
Saturday, January 21, 2023 Lantern-lit snowshoe, X-country skiing and/or hiking
Saturday, January 07, 2023 Lantern-lit snowshoe, X-country skiing and/or hiking
Sunday, December 18, 2022 FLSP Guided Hike
Sunday, November 20, 2022 FLSP Guided Hike
Sunday, October 16, 2022 FLSP Guided Hike
Saturday, October 08, 2022 Fall Festival at LSP
Sunday, September 18, 2022 FLSP Guided Hike
Saturday, September 03, 2022 Tim Grimm (mid-west historic music)
Saturday, August 27, 2022 Salt City Dixie Jazz Band
Sunday, August 21, 2022 FLSP Guided Hike
Saturday, August 20, 2022 Mike Lenich (acoustic music)
Saturday, August 13, 2022 Uneven Ground (music)
Saturday, August 06, 2022 Skipski Magic Show
Friday, August 05, 2022 Celebrating the Ludington State Park Art Exhibit
Wednesday, August 03, 2022 Chris Vallillo (Historic Folk Music)
Saturday, July 30, 2022 Birds of Prey (live bird program)
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Adam Plomaritas (music)
Saturday, July 23, 2022 PlainJaneGlory, Boyer (singer / songwriter)
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Canopy Space (music)
Saturday, July 16, 2022 Chloe Kimes and Band (singer / songwriter)
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Road Less Traveled (music)
Saturday, July 09, 2022 Hick's with Picks (Yooper music)
Wednesday, July 06, 2022 Lee Murdock (Great Lakes Historic Music)
Saturday, July 02, 2022 Awesome Distraction (music)
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Dave Martin and Band
Saturday, June 25, 2022 Michigan Reptiles & Amphibians
Saturday, June 25, 2022 Michigan Reptiles & Amphibians
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Birds of Prey (live bird program)
Saturday, June 18, 2022 Sheri & Wyatt Knapp (music)
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Rupert Wates (old world music)
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 State of the Ludington State Park
Saturday, February 26, 2022 Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Ski Trail Event
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Great Lakes, Past, Present, and Future
Saturday, February 05, 2022 Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Ski Trail Event
Saturday, January 29, 2022 Brrewfest 2022
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Big Sable Lighthouse History
Saturday, January 22, 2022 Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Ski Trail Event
Saturday, January 08, 2022 Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Ski Trail Event
Saturday, August 28, 2021 Michigan Reptiles & Amphibians
Saturday, August 28, 2021 Michigan Reptiles & Amphibians
Saturday, August 21, 2021 Uneven Ground (Celtic Music)
Saturday, August 14, 2021 Salt City Dixie Jazz Band
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Skipski Magic Show
Saturday, August 07, 2021 Hicks with Picks (music)
Wednesday, August 04, 2021 Chloe Kimes & Band
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Canopy Space (music)
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Birds of Prey
Saturday, July 17, 2021 Road Less Traveled (music)
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Mark Dvorak (music)
Saturday, July 10, 2021 Kitty Donohoe (music)
Wednesday, July 07, 2021 Awesome Distraction (music)
Saturday, July 03, 2021 Third Coast Gypsy Jazz Band
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Mike Lenich (music)
Saturday, June 26, 2021 Lee Murdock (music)
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Rupert Wates (music)
Thursday, April 29, 2021 State of the State Park
Thursday, April 22, 2021 Volunteer Opportunity - Ludington State Park Litter Pick-up
Thursday, April 08, 2021 Invasive species management in and around the Ludington State Park
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Hamlin Lake Preservation Society and the Ludington State Park
Thursday, March 11, 2021 The Sand Dunes of Ludington State Park Past, Present, Future
Thursday, February 25, 2021 Ludington State Park Photography with Team Reed
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 History of the Ludington State Park

Friends of Ludington State Park, P.O. Box 123, Ludington, MI 49431 --  Contact us via Email

For park reservations or other information check out the Ludington State Park Website.

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