About Friends
About Friends

Friends engages our community in enhancing our city’s parks, trees, and green spaces through volunteerism, park activation, philanthropy, and urban forestry.
Our Programs
Our Programs

Every area of our work increases access to nature while empowering Grand Rapids residents to shape their green spaces.
Parks
Trees
Trails
Get Involved
Get Involved

Join our community of volunteers and partners making a lasting impact on Grand Rapids’ green spaces through volunteering, education, and advocacy.

All Opportunities
Events
Events

From planting trees to volunteering, Friends offers opportunities that help make our city greener and bring us closer together!

Upcoming Events
Our Annual Celebrations
News & Updates

Bikes on the Blue Bridge

September 6, 2023
Activities

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Together, we were able to set the record for most Bikes on the Blue Bridge! 250 bikes- what an incredible time! Read more about this event by clicking here

Photo credit: Tiffany Fant of Grand Rapids Film and Media Incubator

More News & Updates

What Conservation Work Can You Do in Winter?

December 11, 2025
Activities, Parks

Aman Park Scores “Rare, Significant Example of Michigan’s Native Biodiversity” on Floristic Quality Index Assessment

December 9, 2025
Parks, Press

Increasing Tree Canopy Downtown in Partnership with DGRI

November 11, 2025
Press, Trees