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 […]