Wildflower Walk at Aman Park
Explore the beauty of spring ephemeral wildflowers in Aman Park and learn about spring wildflower ecology in Grand Rapids Parks. Guided by local botanist Pete Quakenbush and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks ecologist Melanie Manion, participants will explore Aman Park, learning about its iconic spring ephemeral wildflowers, caring for our unique park ecosystem, and what […]
Wildflower Walk at Ken-O-Sha Park
Explore the beauty of spring ephemeral wildflowers in Ken-O-Sha Park and learn about spring wildflower ecology in Grand Rapids Parks. Guided by local botanist Pete Quakenbush and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks ecologist Melanie Manion, participants will learn about the spring ephemeral wildflowers, caring for our unique park ecosystem, and what makes Ken-O-Sha’s spring bloom […]
“Best Day Ever” Film Screen and Panel Discussion
Join Friends of Grand Rapids Parks for a film screening of “Best Day Ever,” a powerful new documentary that follows the stories of adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they navigate disability and regain independence with humor, attitude, and grit on mountain bike trails that dismantle ableism, build community, and become a […]
Fresh Coast Film Festival Roadshow presented by Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
Strap in for a night of adventure, conservation, and inspiration featuring a curated collection of short films from festivals past. Filmmakers and film subjects will attend to share their stories and processes. Tickets on sale February 4th | $25/ticket Learn more about Fresh Coast Film Festival: https://freshcoastfilm.com/roadshow Become a member of GRCMC & Wealthy Theatre […]
Love Your Parks: A Night Out with Friends
Love Your Parks is Friends of Grand Rapids Parks’ annual fundraising event, celebrating the past year’s work in parks, trees, and trails and the projects yet to come! Get ready for a night out in the park with Friends! This year’s Love Your Parks fundraiser will be held on February 22nd from 5-8pm. Join us […]
Trees Along the Grand River: Guided Kayaking Adventure
Come learn about tree species along Friends and the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation department’s GR Outside division. Paddle the Grand River along Riverside Park as Certified Arborist Lauren Davis teaches how to admire and identify our local trees along the Grand River. Basic kayaking instruction is included. This trip launches and ends […]
Community Forest Conversation
The Historical Relationship of African Americans, Forests, and the Forestry Industry Join us for a discussion with moderator Latesha Lipscomb (Amplify GR) and panelists Jasmine Brown (doctoral student at MSU) and Tiawanna Ezell (Urban League of West Michigan) about the history of African Americans and their relationships with forests and the forestry profession. After the […]