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 […]
Invasive Control Work Day at Aman 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 […]
Winter Tree Identification
Update: This event is full! Thank you so much for your interest in our Tree ID Walk, co-hosted with the Land Conservancy of West Michigan. We had such an amazing response from you all, but unfortunately, we have to cap registration for this event to provide the best learner-to-teacher ratio. We host multiple Tree ID […]
Invasive Species Workshop 102
Invasive Species 102 “Identifying Invasive Species” will take place on September 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in an outdoor setting. This session will provide a unique outdoor experience where you’ll get to put your newfound knowledge into practice.