Conservation Weekend Workday at MacKay-Jaycees Park
During this volunteer opportunity, we’ll be doing woody invasive species removal, which will involve use of hand tools and herbicide. Registration will take you to our third party volunteer management tool—once you’re in our system, you’ll be able to sign up for volunteer shifts with Friends! Just scroll down to browse all shifts or sign […]
Conservation Crew at Paster Creek
For this event, please park in the Kroc Center parking lot on Alger Street. During this volunteer opportunity, we’ll be doing woody invasive species removal, which will involve use of hand tools and herbicide. Registration will take you to our third party volunteer management tool—once you’re in our system, you’ll be able to sign up […]
Conservation Crew at Paster Creek
For this event, please park on Godwin Ave SE. We will meet at the corner of Rosemary and Godwin Ave SE! During this volunteer opportunity, we’ll be doing woody invasive species removal, which will involve use of hand tools and herbicide. Registration will take you to our third party volunteer management tool—once you’re in our […]
Ken-O-Sha Trail Cleanup Day
Join Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, Kyleigh (of The Life Upcycled) and Hannah (of Squawky Seconds) for this community-led trash pick up day on November 22nd from 10am-12pm! Many thanks to the Word of Faith Christian Center, for generously allowing use of their parking lot for this event! Their lot is off of Eastern Ave, […]
Tree Planting Work Day
Join us for a tree planting workday! Tools/instruction will be provided and everyone is welcome. As you prepare for your workday, here are a few things to keep in mind: Be prepared to get dirty! Wear clothes you are comfortable possibly getting oil-based paints, woodchips, and dirt on. All volunteers at tree planting and pruning […]
Tree Planting Work Day
Join us for a tree planting workday! Tools/instruction will be provided and everyone is welcome. As you prepare for your workday, here are a few things to keep in mind: Be prepared to get dirty! Wear clothes you are comfortable possibly getting oil-based paints, woodchips, and dirt on. All volunteers at tree planting and pruning […]
Tree Planting Work Day
Join us for a tree planting workday! Tools/instruction will be provided and everyone is welcome. As you prepare for your workday, here are a few things to keep in mind: Be prepared to get dirty! Wear clothes you are comfortable possibly getting oil-based paints, woodchips, and dirt on. All volunteers at tree planting and pruning […]
Tree Planting Work Day
Join us for a tree planting workday! Tools/instruction will be provided and everyone is welcome. As you prepare for your workday, here are a few things to keep in mind: Be prepared to get dirty! Wear clothes you are comfortable possibly getting oil-based paints, woodchips, and dirt on. All volunteers at tree planting and pruning […]
Plaster Creek Stewards
Plaster Creek Stewards and the Tree Amigos are partnering with the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks to plant trees at Plaster Creek Family Park. We need volunteers to assist with the planting. Be prepared to get dirty! Wear clothes you are comfortable possibly getting oil-based paints, woodchips, and dirt on. All volunteers at tree planting […]
Conservation Weekend Workdays
Park maintenance goes well beyond bathrooms and parking lots. Maintaining the ecosystems is important for wildlife and the people who enjoy the parks. These workdays will primarily remove invasive species and plant native species to improve the biodiversity and ecological health of the park. Each workday will include an educational component to help understand the […]