Tree Planting Work Day with Friends of Highland Park

We’ll be planting trees in Highland Park with our friends from Friends of Highland Park! There will also be a tree giveaway, first come first served. Giveaway tree species: Dawn Redwood Shingle Oak Swamp White Oak Sycamore Serviceberry American Hornbeam Assorted fruit trees — Join us for a tree planting volunteer workday! During this volunteer […]
Tree Planting Work Day

For this planting, meet in front of 45 Ottawa Ave NW. Look for the white Friends truck! — 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 everyone is welcome. […]
Tree Planting Work Day

This planting will take place downtown. We’ll meet in front of 17 Fountain St NW at the corner of Fountain St NW and Ionia Ave NW. Look for the white Friends truck! — Join us for a tree planting volunteer workday! During this volunteer shift, you’ll be planting trees, which will involve using tools like […]
Best Day Ever Film 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.
Trail Weekend Workday at Ball Perkins Park

Our trail volunteer workdays cover basic trail work techniques such as drainage clearing, corridor work, tread management, and correct body mechanics when handling tools. Please come prepared with work boots, long pants, and water. Volunteer workdays are outdoors at Ball Perkins Park and can be strenuous. Due to the specialized nature of trail building, volunteers […]
Conservation Crew at Mackay-Jaycees Park

All necessary equipment and instruction will be provided for this conservation workday. 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 sign up. Maintaining the ecosystems is important for […]
Conservation Crew at Ken-O-Sha Park

All necessary equipment and instruction will be provided for this conservation workday. 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 sign up. Maintaining the ecosystems is important for […]
Trail Weekend Workday at Ball Perkins Park

Our trail volunteer workdays cover basic trail work techniques such as drainage clearing, corridor work, tread management, and correct body mechanics when handling tools. Please come prepared with work boots, long pants, and water. Volunteer workdays are outdoors at Ball Perkins Park and can be strenuous. Due to the specialized nature of trail building, volunteers […]
Conservation Crew at Riverside Park

For this shift, we’ll be doing native plantings, which will involve the use of hand tools. 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 volunteer shifts with Friends! Just scroll down to […]
Conservation Weekend Workday at Kensington Park

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 sign up. Maintaining the ecosystems is important for the health of park wildlife and everyone who enjoys the parks! […]