Conservation Workday at Ken-O-Sha Park
Join us to work on invasive species control in parks around Grand Rapids. All the necessary supplies will be provided, as well as introductory training on the importance of control and technique. You are welcome to join us to learn about the proper techniques and control methods, and you can stay as long as you […]
Conservation Workday at Ball Perkins Park
Join us to work on invasive species control in parks around Grand Rapids. All the necessary supplies will be provided, as well as introductory training on the importance of control and technique. You are welcome to join us to learn about the proper techniques and control methods, and you can stay as long as you […]
Eco-Stewardship Workday at Ball Perkins Park
Join us to work on invasive species control in parks around Grand Rapids. All the necessary supplies will be provided, as well as introductory training on the importance of control and technique. You are welcome to join us to learn about the proper techniques and control methods, and you can stay as long as you […]
Eco-Stewardship Workday at Ball Perkins Park
Join us to work on invasive species control in parks around Grand Rapids. All the necessary supplies will be provided, as well as introductory training on the importance of control and technique. You are welcome to join us to learn about the proper techniques and control methods, and you can stay as long as you […]
Pints North – Great Lakes Trivia (with Friends of Grand Rapids Parks)
Pints North – Great Lakes Trivia is coming back to Grand Rapids! A new season means brand new questions about the Land, Water, and Inhabitants of the Great Lakes – hosted by the award-winning Points North podcast team. Trivia. Beer. Lots of giveaways. Heck, you might even learn something! Come hang out on March 19th […]
Love Your Parks: A Night Out with Friends
Love Your Parks is Friends of Grand Rapids Parks’ annual fundraising event, celebrating the past year’s work in parks, trees, and trails and the projects yet to come! Get ready for a night out in the park with Friends! This year’s Love Your Parks fundraiser will be held on February 22nd from 5-8pm. Join us […]
Luminaria Walk at Huff Park
Join us at Huff Park to experience the magic of a moonlit winter stroll with family, friends, a partner, or enjoy a walk in quiet solitude. On Thursday, February 6th, the trail at Huff Park will be lit with luminarias from 6-8 pm. The ambient light will mark the paths, but Friends recommends bringing a […]
Beneficial and Hazardous Fungus & Insects (with Wise Owl Tree Company)
This hour-long educational event will be held by guest speakers at Wise Owl Tree Company, who will dive into the fungi and insects found throughout our urban forest and how to tell if they are beneficial or harmful. There will be examples of the most common species we see in the area, what trees these insects […]
Luminaria Walk at Ken-O-Sha
Join us at Ken-O-Sha Park to experience the magic of a moonlit wintery stroll with family, friends, a partner, or enjoy a walk in quiet solitude. On Thursday, December 19th, the trails at Ken-O-Sha Park will be lit with luminaries from 6-8 pm. The luminaries’ ambient light will mark the paths, but Friends recommends bringing […]
Tree Planting
NOTE: Time has changed to 5:30-7:30pm (formerly 6-8pm) Grab a friend and help us plant more trees in Grand Rapids! Locations are chosen closer to the day of planting, so sign up and keep an eye on your email for details! Location: 830 Front St. NW