Conservation Crew at Ball Perkins Park

For this shift, we’ll be doing invasive species removal, which will involve the use of hand tools, herbicide, and PPE. Please meet in the parking lot off Perkins. 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! […]

Conservation Weekend Workday at Aman Park

For this shift, we’ll be doing invasive species removal, which will involve the use of hand tools, herbicide, and PPE. Please meet in the lot by the trailhead. After the workday, we hope you’ll join us for a Wildflower Walk through Aman Park, guided by Pete Quakenbush and Kent Conservation District! This free walk is […]

Conservation Crew at Aman Park

For this shift, we’ll be doing invasive species removal, which will involve the use of hand tools, herbicide, and PPE. Please park at main trailhead at the end of the drive. 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 […]

Tree Planting Work Day

We will be meeting near the corner of Seward Ave NW and Jackson St NW. There is plenty of free parking on side streets, and the trees will all be close to that spot. — Join us for a tree planting volunteer workday! During this volunteer shift, you’ll be planting trees, which will involve using […]

Conservation Crew 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 […]

Tree Planting Work Day

For this shift, we recommend parking on Ionia. We’ll meet at the corner of Ionia and Newberry. There will be a lot of walking for this shift, but volunteers are welcome to drive to other sites during the shift. Folks with mobility needs will be able to work close to the meeting point. — Join […]

ArborFest 2026: Saturday

We’re excited to plant trees with you at ArborFest 2026, brought to you in collaboration with the City of Grand Rapids, and Garfield Park Neighborhood Association!   ArborFest 2026 is our 11th annual spring planting event! With the support of community volunteers, we’ll plant 250 trees in Garfield Park and Southtown April 24 and 25.  Saturday […]

ArborFest 2026: Friday

We’re excited to plant trees with you at ArborFest 2026, brought to you in collaboration with the City of Grand Rapids, and Garfield Park Neighborhood Association!  ArborFest 2026 is our 11th annual spring planting event! With the support of community volunteers, we’ll plant 250 trees in Garfield Park and Southtown April 24 and 25.  Friday […]

Conservation Crew at Grand Rapids Bike Park

During this volunteer opportunity, we’ll be doing woody invasive species removal, which will involve use of hand tools and herbicide. 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 Riverside Park

During this volunteer opportunity, we’ll be doing woody invasive species removal, which will involve use of hand tools and herbicide. Please meet at the north 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 […]