Trail 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 Weekend Workday 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 […]
Afternoon Tree Planting
Let’s plant some trees! The location for this planting is being finalized. We’ll update as soon as we have the information! — 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 […]
Morning Tree Planting
Let’s plant some trees! The location for this planting is being finalized. We’ll update as soon as we have the information! — 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 […]
Conservation Crew at Roosevelt Park
For this shift, we’ll be planting native plants and removing Tree of Heaven, which will involve the use of hand tools. This volunteer shift was originally at Plaster Creek, but we moved the location to Roosevelt Park to make up for the shift that was canceled last week due to weather. Note: Registration will […]
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
Online volunteer registration for Friday is closed. If you’d like to volunteer for Neighborwoods on Friday, you are welcome to walk-up the day-of. Thank you! 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 […]