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• Invasive species management in and around the Ludington State Park

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

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  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 CISMA, Sara 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.

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• AFFEW - All About Native Plants

  • When
    Thursday, April 06, 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    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.

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• FLSP Guided Hike

  • When
    Sunday, April 16, 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    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.

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• AFFEW 2023 Native Plant Sale

  • When
    Saturday, April 22, 2023
  • Location
    On-line

  
  

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• Run for the Trees - Happy Little Group Run / Walk / Roll

  • When
    Saturday, April 22, 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Ludington State Park - Hamlin Beach
  • Registered
    21 registrants

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  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

  
  

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• AFFEW Earth Day 2023

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

  
  

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• State of the Ludington State Park

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

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  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.
  

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• National Archery Day

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

  
  

  
  

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• FLSP Guided Hike

  • When
    Sunday, May 21, 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    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.

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• FLSP Guided Hike

  • When
    Sunday, June 18, 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    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.

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• FLSP Guided Hike

  • When
    Sunday, July 16, 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    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.

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• FLSP Guided Hike

  • When
    Sunday, August 20, 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    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.

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• FLSP Guided Hike

  • When
    Sunday, September 17, 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    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.

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• FLSP Guided Hike

  • When
    Sunday, October 15, 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    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.

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• FLSP Guided Hike

  • When
    Sunday, November 19, 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    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.

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• FLSP Guided Hike

  • When
    Sunday, December 17, 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    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.

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• Brrrewfest January 27, 2024

  • When
    Saturday, January 27, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    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.  

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