Tree Planting Class

Join us for a discussion on tree planting at the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks office! We’ll cover everything from selecting the perfect site and choosing the right species to planting techniques and ongoing care. Learn tips to make sure your tree thrives and can be enjoyed for generations to come. This class is part […]

Tree ID Class

Join us at the Southeast Area Farmers Market for a tree identification walk hosted by one of our certified arborists. We will cover the identification of different trees and their benefits! The market is held at the west parking lot off of Fuller ave. About our event partner: OUR KITCHEN TABLE A grass-roots, nonprofit organization […]

Invasive Control Work Day in Eastown

Join Friends and Kent Conservation District to learn how to identify and control the invasive species, black swallow-wort! We’ll provide all the necessary supplies and offer an introductory training session on the importance of control and proper techniques. You’re welcome to join us, stay as long as you can, and learn about the best methods […]

Tree Advocacy and Environmental Justice Class

Join us for a discussion on our urban forest! We’ll be taking a deeper look at the science behind all the benefits trees offer us and our history with tree canopy and maintenance in Grand Rapids. By learning about the benefits of our trees and our history with them, we can better advocate for our […]

Tree Pruning & Maintenance Class

Our certified arborists will show you the proper techniques for pruning and maintaining trees as part of our Neighborhood Forester Class series.

Neighborhood Forester Tree ID Class

Join our certified arborists for a tree identification walk around Oakhill Cemetery. In 2021, Oakhill Cemetery became West Michigan’s first accredited arboretum! This event is free, and all ages are welcome. We’ll meet near the building in the north section above Hall St at 6pm, and go until 7:30pm. Parking is okay along the roads […]

Invasive Control Work Day at Provin Trails

We have teamed up with Kent Conservation District and West Michigan Conservation Network partners to introduce invasive species control in parks around Grand Rapids. All the necessary supplies will be provided, as well as introductory training on the importance of control and technique. You are welcome to join us to learn about the proper techniques […]

CANCELED: Invasive Control Work Day at Ball Perkins Park

This event has been rescheduled to October 26th due to staff availability. Thank you for your understanding!   We have teamed up with West Michigan Conservation Network to introduce invasive species control in parks around Grand Rapids. All the necessary supplies will be provided, as well as introductory training on the importance of control and […]

Invasive Control Work Day at Huff Park

We have teamed up with West Michigan Conservation Network to introduce invasive species control in parks around Grand Rapids. All the necessary supplies will be provided, as well as introductory training on the importance of control and technique. You are welcome to join us to learn about the proper techniques and control methods, and you […]

Invasive Control Work Day at Ken-O-Sha Park

We have teamed up with Kent Conservation District and West Michigan Conservation Network to introduce invasive species control in parks around Grand Rapids. All the necessary supplies will be provided, as well as introductory training on the importance of control and technique. You are welcome to join us to learn about the proper techniques and […]