Ludington State Park

Sand Dunes

Get set to discover the fascinating world of sand dunes at Ludington State Park! Ludington is home to one of the largest areas of fresh water sand dunes. Your students will learn first hand how the dunes were formed, the diversity of environments in the dunes, and why the dunes are protected. See some of the unusual plant and animal life that call the dunes home. We start at the Great Lakes Visitor Center and venture through the dunes, only to finish up at the Lake Michigan beach. Students will be given discovery time at the beach.

Great Lakes

Come out to Ludington State Park and discover how Lake Michigan, one of our Great Lakes, plays an important part in our lives. We search out geological evidence to show us how these magnificent Lakes were formed. We will look at the changing lake levels and our arial on the lakes. Students will leave with a better understanding of lake ecology. We start at the Great Lakes Visitor Center and wind our way down the river to the shoreline of Lake Michigan.

River Changes

Students have fun discovering and examining the abundance of animals that live in the river! From birds to fish to the small microscopic animals that call the river home, this program shows the children how these living organisms need each other. This program is specially designed to be hands-on. Experience the excitement that Spring brings in! Come get your hands wet! We start at the Great Lakes Visitor Center for an introduction, before venturing to the river with nets in hand. We request you bring chaperons for small group supervision during the river lab exploration.