Conservation Crew at Plaster Creek

For this shift, we’ll be planting native plants, which will involve the use of hand tools. We’ll be meeting near 20 Ken-O-Sha Drive SW. 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 […]

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.

Conservation Crew at Roosevelt Park

For this shift, we’ll be doing invasive species removal, including Tree of Heaven, which will involve the use of hand tools, herbicide, and PPE. All necessary equipment and instruction will be provided. 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 […]

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 […]

Neighborwoods 2026: Saturday

We’re excited to plant trees with you at Neighborwoods 2026, brought to you in collaboration with the City of Grand Rapids, and Garfield Park Neighborhood Association!  Neighborwoods 2026 is our annual fall tree planting event! With the support of community volunteers, we’ll plant 200+ trees in the Garfield Park neighborhood September 25 and 26. Saturday […]

Neighborwoods 2026: Friday

We’re excited to plant trees with you at Neighborwoods 2026, brought to you in collaboration with the City of Grand Rapids, and Garfield Park Neighborhood Association!  Neighborwoods 2026 is our annual fall tree planting event! With the support of community volunteers, we’ll plant 200+ trees in the Garfield Park neighborhood September 25 and 26. Friday […]

August 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.

BioBlitz 2026 Event Volunteer

Volunteer at BioBlitz 2026!  At this event, we’ll be facilitating community learning about and recording of the incredible biodiversity in Riverside Park. There will be plenty of activities and learning opportunities that could use some additional support for things like set up, keeping activities stocked and organized, helping answer participant questions, and more! Volunteer Roles […]

Incredible Insect Extravaganza Event Volunteer

If you love bugs, community, and helping facilitating meaningful experiences in parks, you’ll enjoy volunteering during Incredible Insect Extravaganza! We have a variety of role available throughout the event at Plaster Creek Family Park, including: Event Set Up Volunteers Chalk Art Activity Volunteer Linocut Printing Activity Volunteers Macroinvertebrate Activity Volunteer Photo Booth Station Volunteers Registration […]

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 […]