Friends of Roosevelt Park Conservation Workday
Join Friends of Roosevelt Park for an evening spent removing invasive species along the slope between the entrance pathway and Plaster Creek. Volunteers should plan to wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather! About Friends of Roosevelt Park Friends of Roosevelt Park is a collaboration between Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association and Friends of Grand […]
Friends of Garfield Park Pollinator and Rain Garden Workday
Join Friends of Garfield Park and Garfield Park Neighborhood Association for an evening with community maintaining the largest rain and pollinator garden in the park! Tools will be provided. Friends of Garfield Park is a collaboration with Garfield Park Neighborhood Association and part of Friends’ Park Stewardship Program pilot.
Friends of Garfield Park Rain Garden Workday
Join Friends of Garfield Park and Garfield Park Neighborhood Association for an evening with community maintaining the rain garden at the corner of Burton and Madison! We will be removing some invasive species and tools will be provided. Friends of Garfield Park is a collaboration with Garfield Park Neighborhood Association and part of Friends’ Park […]
Friends of Garfield Park Rain Garden Workday
Join Friends of Garfield Park and Garfield Park Neighborhood Association for an evening with community maintaining the largest rain garden in the park! No prior signup necessary! Friends of Garfield Park is a collaboration with Garfield Park Neighborhood Association and part of Friends’ Park Stewardship Program pilot.
Friends of Aberdeen Park Community Gathering and Tree Giveaway
Join Friends of Aberdeen Park and Creston Neighborhood Association for a little community gathering and BYO picnic! The afternoon is free and will include: Picnicking in the park (bring your own blanket and snacks) A tree giveaway for community members Tree planting Music About Friends of Aberdeen Park Friends of Aberdeen Park is a collaboration […]
Friends of Aberdeen Park Orchard Maintenance Workday
Join Friends of Aberdeen Park and Creston Neighborhood Association for an evening taking care of the orchard! We are going to be mulching around the base of the existing trees in the orchard. This will help add organic matter around the tree roots, and prevent the need for mowers to get quite so close to […]
Friends of Garfield Park Kickoff Meeting and Exploratory Park Walk
Welcome to the first meeting of Friends of Garfield Park! We’ll meet at the Garfield Park Neighborhood Association Lodge, and do a walk of the park’s perimeter. We’ll discuss the history of the park, talk about the trees in the park, and invites folks to join the Friends of Garfield Park group! We’ll highlight potential […]
Friends of Lincoln Park Kickoff Meeting
Join Friends of Lincoln Park and John Ball Area Neighbors (JBAN) for an informational meeting about Friends of Lincoln Park: its goals, possible projects, and how we’ll come together to steward Lincoln Park! About Friends of Lincoln Park Friends of Lincoln Park is a collaboration between John Ball Area Neighbors and Friends of Grand Rapids […]
Friends of Highland Park Pollinator Garden Maintenance Day
Join Friends of Highland Park for a morning showing the pollinator garden some love! We’ll be maintaining the garden, and tasks may include weeding and mulching the garden bed. Tools and gloves will be provided; please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you can do yard work in! About Friends of Highland Park Friends of Highland […]
Friends of Roosevelt Park Beautification Workday
Join Friends of Roosevelt Park for an evening spent beautifying the park entrance by Van Raalte and Chicago Drive. We’ll be planting native plant species and removing invasive species like tree of heaven. Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you can do yard work in! About Friends of Roosevelt Park Friends of Roosevelt Park is […]