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Ludington Earth Day Events

April, 2023

Each April, AFFEW (A Few Friends for the Environment of the World) hosts an annual Earth Day event in Ludington.

The 2022 event was held at the Ludington United Methodist Church- 5810 E. Bryant Rd. The theme was “Investing in Our Planet”.

All Day – Informational & educational booth, kids activities
10am – Doors Open
11am-12pm – Green Investing with Tanya Lesinski of Edward Jones and Claudia Meyers, green investor
11am-12pm – Live Turtles and a PowerPoint Presentation about Michigan’s four rare, state-protected species with Jim & Carroll McGrath of Nature Discovery
11:30-2:30pm – Tours of the U-Dig It Community Garden
12-3:30pm – Live pastel painting with Marie Marfia (painting will be silent auctioned)
12:10-12:55pm – Guided Nature Tours with local plant/wildlife enthusiast, author, and photographer Dave Dister
1-2pm – How to Build Bluebird Trails with John Harville of the Michigan Bluebird Society
1-2pm – Presentation on vermicomposting (using earthworms to break organic materials into fertilzer) by Elana Warsen of Michigan Worm Works
2-3pm – Music with String a Longs
3-4pm – Green Burial Practices with Russ Burns of All Saint Cemetery in Muskegon, Ludington’s Lakeview Cemetery Sexton Kirt Caithamer, and Randy Wyman, Director of Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services of Scottville
3-4pm – The Benefits of Solar Energy with Robert Rafson, owner of Chart House Energy solar development firm

AFFEW

affew.org

Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!

The Pure Ludington Brrrewfest hosts breweries that offer patrons a taste of their beers, wines, ciders, and meads from all around Michigan.

Ludington fishing tournaments give anglers a chance to add a little money to their pocket in addition to the fish in their bucket.

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Both beginners and experienced cyclists will enjoy the variety of trails available to explore in Ludington!

Ludington has many beautiful beaches and parks to explore. Enjoy a day on the shores of Lake Michigan or take in the scenery at a local park.

The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is the gathering place for community expression through arts and cultural experiences.

Ludington visitors flock to the area to view our two majestic lighthouses, the North Breakwater Light and Big Sable Point Lighthouse.

Ludington has miles of beautiful beaches, the Ludington State Park, and all the activities that take place in Mother Nature’s playground.

Arrive in Ludington by boat and dock at one of three marinas: Ludington Municipal Marina, Harbor View Marina, & Pere Pointe Village Marina.

Hamlin Lake is where you want to be. It offers terrific summer recreation, including swimming, boating, tubing, and more!

Children can create, explore, and discover by playing with the numerous variety of exhibits of Sandcastles Children’s Museum.

A children’s flotilla that’s a miniature replica of the historic S.S. Badger carferry. Children get to ride in one of many “cars”.

Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!

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