Trails Day!

Join Friends of Grand Rapids Parks for a trails workday on National Trails Day! We’ll be at Bike Park, learning about trails, doing a trail eyes walk, and exploring all the ways to care for environments that support trails. You’ll also get to meet our new Trails Coordinator, Syri! Getting to Bike Park Please copy […]
Tree Planting Work Day

We are meeting in front of 2045 Melita Ave NE for this planting. There is street parking available in this area. — Join us for a tree planting volunteer workday! During this volunteer shift, you’ll be planting trees, which will involve using tools like shovels, box cutters, and rakes. Tools, gloves, and instruction will be provided […]
Tree Planting Work Day

We are meeting in front of 1560 Sibley Street NW for this planting. There is street parking available in this area. — Join us for a tree planting volunteer workday! During this volunteer shift, you’ll be planting trees, which will involve using tools like shovels, box cutters, and rakes. Tools, gloves, and instruction will be provided and […]
June Ring Race Event Volunteer

If you like talking to people and have an eye for detail, volunteering with Friends staff at Community Climb at highland Park could be for you! We have three open spots for event volunteers.
Community Climb Event Volunteer

If you like talking to people and have an eye for detail, volunteering with Friends staff at Community Climb at highland Park could be for you! We have three open spots for event volunteers.
Bird Watching Event Volunteer

If you like talking to people and have an eye for detail, volunteering with Friends staff at Bird Watching at Ken-O-Sha Park could be for you! We have three open spots for event volunteers. As a volunteer during the Bird Watching event, you will: Arrive early to help set up the registration tent Help with […]
Conservation Crew at Bike Park

For this shift, we’ll be doing invasive species removal, which will involve the use of hand tools, herbicide, and PPE. Note: 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 […]
Conservation Weekend Workday at Ken-O-Sha Park

For this shift, we’ll be doing invasive species removal, which will involve the use of hand tools, herbicide, and PPE. Note: 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 […]
Conservation Crew at Richmond Park

For this shift, we’ll be doing invasive species removal, which will involve the use of hand tools, herbicide, and PPE. Note: 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 […]
Conservation Crew at Plaster Creek Trail

For this shift, we’ll be doing invasive species removal, which will involve the use of hand tools, herbicide, and PPE. Please meet Kroc Alger Street parking lot. Note: 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 […]