Tree Denials: Why ‘No’ is Always an Option

Written by Becky Pobst, Director of Forestry While planning for our two largest planting events of the year, ArborFest in the Spring and Neighborwoods in the Fall, we focus on our most important step: finding out who doesn’t want a tree. Something we hear often in our work is, “Who wouldn’t want a tree?!” It’s […]

Meet Our New Board Members!

We’re excited to introduce you to two new faces at Friends: Kal and Lauren! Meet our new Community Forester, Kal McLane! Originally from the middle of the mitten, Kal has loved living in Grand Rapids for the last three years. Kal enjoys hiking with their senior dogs, foraging, and doing pretty much any outdoor activity. […]