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Neighborwoods 2023

A group of people walking on a sidewalk next to a grassy area. Some are carrying tools like shovels and buckets. Two people wear green shirts with the words Trees, Parks, Trails. The scene suggests a community or volunteer event.

Neighborwoods, our fall community tree planting in partnership with the Mayor’s Greening Initiative, took place on the weekend of September 29th and 30th. Within these two days, we reached our goal of planting 200 trees in the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood, totaling 400+ trees planted and 50+ trees given to residents in this neighborhood in 2023! […]

Our Tree Vision

Illustration of the Street Tree Lineup featuring five trees: Honey Locust, Linden, Crab Apple, Hornbeam, and Red Oak. The scene includes buildings, hills, and a sunrise. Friends of Grand Rapids Parks logo is in the top left corner.

Our Tree Vision At Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, one of our big focal points is tree planting. While we all know trees are important, our organization works to strategically plant them for the best impact and outcome. We prioritize tree planting where we will have the biggest impact on lowering street temperatures, eliminating urban […]

Kayaking the Grand River

Two people kayaking on a river, both wearing life jackets and holding paddles. One wears sunglasses and is in an orange kayak, while the other is in a red kayak and wearing a cap. Trees line the riverbank in the background under an overcast sky.

Friends launched the Outdoor Adventures event series this year with the kayaking experience, co-sponsored by DGRI. Lorena is a proud Latina woman and business professional who loves to spend time outdoors and experience nature. In her free time, you can probably find her biking, hiking, and backpacking! This summer, Lorena fell in love with a […]

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