How We Select Sites for Planting Trees in Grand Rapids

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks plants trees in publicly-owned and managed land in Grand Rapids. While this occasionally includes public parks, more often than not, we plant trees in the parkway—the grass strip between the sidewalk and the road. We, and the City of Grand Rapids, care deeply about making sure every tree that’s planted […]

A Conversation with Forestry Director Becky Pobst

Becky Pobst is the Director of Forestry at Friends of Grand Rapids Parks. She’s passionate about teaching people how to engage with their trees, tree research, and building community. We caught up with her about how she got into urban forestry, what goes into making a street tree happy and healthy, and her dreams for […]