Friends of Greenwood Cemetery Tree Planting

The Friends of Greenwood Cemetery is partnering with the City of Grand Rapids and the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks to plant trees at Greenwood Cemetery on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 pm. We will be planting 40 trees in a specified area at the cemetery. We need 15-20 volunteers to […]
Tree Planting
Join us as we kick off our fall planting season! Tools/instructions will be provided, and everyone is welcome. Volunteering to plant trees is a high-impact project that not only brings beauty and environmental benefits to neighborhoods but also helps work toward our larger goal to increase Grand Rapids’ tree canopy. — The City of Grand […]
Tree Planting

Join us for a fun afternoon of planting trees in our community. We’ll provide all tools and instruction! Volunteering to plant trees is a high-impact project that not only brings environmental benefits to neighborhoods but also helps work toward our larger goal to increase Grand Rapids’ tree canopy. This Project: Is kid-friendly Requires no previous […]
Tree Planting

Join us for a fun afternoon of planting trees in our community. We’ll provide all tools and instruction! Volunteering to plant trees is a high-impact project that not only brings environmental benefits to neighborhoods but also helps work toward our larger goal to increase Grand Rapids’ tree canopy. This Project: Is kid-friendly Requires no previous […]
Tree Planting

Join us for a hands-on tree planting opportunity in Grand Rapids! 1st Shift (10am-12pm): 11 trees at 1314 Bemis St SE 2nd Shift (1-3pm): 9 trees at 1930 Willard Ave SE Please remember to fill out the Medical Authorization and Release form HERE! *this only needs to be done once a year*
Tree Planting

Join us for a hands-on tree planting opportunity in the Fuller Heights neighborhood! Please remember to fill out the Medical Authorization and Release form HERE! *this only needs to be done once a year*
Tree Planting

Join us for a hands-on tree planting opportunity in your community! Two shifts available: 10am-12pm 1-3pm
ArborFest Planting — Day 1

Let’s plant, Grand Rapids! We’re kicking off our spring planting season at ArborFest, our annual spring community tree planting, on the final weekend of April. This year’s ArborFest marks a special milestone for Friends as our 10th Arbor Day tree-planting event. Join us in the Boston Square and Oakdale neighborhoods on the southeast side of […]
ArborFest Planting — Day 2

Let’s plant, Grand Rapids! We’re kicking off our spring planting season at ArborFest, our annual spring community tree planting, on the final weekend of April. This year’s ArborFest marks a special milestone for Friends as our 10th Arbor Day tree-planting event. Join us in the Boston Square and Oakdale neighborhoods on the southeast side of […]
Tree Planting

NOTE: Time has changed to 5:30-7:30pm (formerly 6-8pm) Grab a friend and help us plant more trees in Grand Rapids! Locations are chosen closer to the day of planting, so sign up and keep an eye on your email for details! Location: 830 Front St. NW