June 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.
Community Climb 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.
Bird Watching Event Volunteer
If you like talking to people and have an eye for detail, volunteering with Friends staff at Bird Watching at Ken-O-Sha Park could be for you! We have three open spots for event volunteers. As a volunteer during the Bird Watching event, you will: Arrive early to help set up the registration tent Help with […]
Tree Giveaway
We’re giving away 150 free trees thanks to Fox Subaru and Bloom Credit Union! Stop by the tree giveaway Bloom Credit Union Wyoming and choose from four species, all generously provided by Fox Subaru: Sycamore Red Maple Flowering Dogwood Bald Cypress During the tree giveaway, you’ll be able to speak with an arborist about the […]
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 […]
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? 🌱 […]
Neighborhood Forester Tree ID Class
Learn to identify common tree species through hands-on practice with identification keys and local specimens. This free tree identification class is part of our Neighborhood Forester class series and is open to anyone interested in learning more about trees! Want to become a Neighborhood Forester? 🌳 Complete all four Neighborhood Forester classes plus a hands-on […]
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 Bike 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 […]
Conservation Weekend Workday 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 […]