Polka For The Parks
Join Friends, Mitten Brewing, and the Gerry Kaminski Network on Wednesday, August 16 from 6-8pm to Polka for the Parks! Polka for the Parks is in partnership with the Mitten Foundation. Come enjoy the great outdoors, delicious food and drink, an awesome polka band all to support Friends of GR Parks! Cash box and online […]
Polka for the Parks
Due to weather, the polka band will not be at Mitten Brewing today. Our team will still be there! Feel free to stop by, grab a pizza and learn more about Friends of Grand Rapids Parks! Join Friends, Mitten Brewing, and the Gerry Kaminski Network on July 12 from 6-8pm to Polka for […]
Bike Night / Block Party at Garage Bar
Join us at The Garage Bar and Grill!
Eco-Stewardship Workdays
We are partnering with Kent Conservation District to bring invasive species control to parks around Grand Rapids! Supplies will be provided, as well as intro training on the importance of control and technique. Requirement Details: You are welcome to come to learn technique and control, and then stay as long as you can! Any bit […]
Eco-Stewardship Workdays
We are partnering with Kent Conservation District to bring invasive species control to parks around Grand Rapids! Supplies will be provided, as well as intro training on the importance of control and technique. Requirement Details: You are welcome to come to learn technique and control, and then stay as long as you can! Any bit […]
Tree ID Class
In this class, we review the basics of tree identification and practice our skills outside. We specifically focus on understanding tree terminology, and provide participants with resources to continue learning individually. Register Today!
Branching Out! Tree Advocacy Class
If you want to affect sustainable change for our community’s parks and trees, join us for our advocacy class, Branching Out! There are many ways to voice concerns and draw attention to local environmental issues. Led by our Urban Forest Team, this class aims to empower you to have powerful conversations that produce change.
Tree Planting Class
Learn how to give young trees their best chance through our Tree Planting Class! Join us on Wednesday, June 21st for an in-depth discussion on tree planting with our certified Arborists. From how to pick a site, and determine the right species, to how to properly plant it and care for it so your tree can be […]
Tree Pruning and Maintenance Class
Learn how to give young trees their best chance through our Tree Planting Class! Join us on Wednesday, June 7th for an in-depth discussion on tree pruning and maintenance with our certified Arborists. If you want to learn how to properly care for trees as they grow, attend our Tree Pruning & Maintenance Class! In this class, we […]
Invasive Species Control: Eco-Stewardship Workdays
We are partnering with Kent Conservation District to bring invasive species control to parks around Grand Rapids! Supplies will be provided, as well as intro training on the importance of control and technique. Requirement Details: You are welcome to come to learn technique and control, and then stay as long as you can! Any bit […]