Neighborhood Conservationist Field Day and Safety Training Class
Our Field day and Safety Training reviews essential information for completing safe, effective conservation volunteer work in Grand Rapids parks. This includes safe use of tools and herbicides, safely handling invasive plants, and injury prevention. This class is held outdoors. Please park in the north lot off Aberdeen. Want to become a Neighborhood Conservationist? 🌱 […]
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 […]
Neighborhood Forester Tree ID Class
Learn to identify common tree species using primary characteristics. In this class, which is held outdoors at Oakhill Cemetery—West Michigan’s first accredited arboretum—participants will know how to use terminology and a field guide to identify any tree. Want to become a Neighborhood Forester? Complete all four Neighborhood Forester classes plus a hands-on volunteer event to […]
Conservation Crew at Richmond 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 […]
Neighborhood Conservationist Invasive Species Class
Invasive species are the biggest “pollutant” in natural spaces. Our invasive species class discusses several exotic plant species and how they affect animal and plant habitats in Grand Rapids parks, as well as how we as people use our parks. (Did you know some invasive species harbor ticks that spread Lyme Disease?) This indoor class […]
Conservation Weekend Workday at Huff Park
During this volunteer opportunity, we’ll be doing woody invasive species removal, which will involve use of hand tools and herbicide. Please meet in the parking lot on Aberdeen. 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 Crew at Huff Park
During this volunteer opportunity, we’ll be doing woody invasive species removal, which will involve use of hand tools and herbicide. Please meet in the parking lot on Aberdeen. 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! […]
Neighborhood Forester Tree Benefits Class
In this class, we explore the relationship between trees and quality of life indicators, historical context for Grand Rapids’ tree canopy distribution, and how to be better advocates for trees in our community. This class challenges preconceived notions about trees and our relationship to them. Want to become a Neighborhood Forester? Complete all four Neighborhood […]
Conservation Crew at Kensington 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 […]
Neighborhood Conservationist Ecology Class
Welcome to Ecology! In this class, we explore foundational aspects of ecology, including discussing how different species are connected and support each other, threats to biodiversity, and ways to protect and steward biodiversity at home and in Grand Rapids parks. We also explore how people like you can make a difference for the insects, birds, […]