Tree Pruning & Maintenance Class
Our certified arborists will show you the proper techniques for pruning and maintaining trees as part of our Neighborhood Forester Class series.
Trees Along the Grand River: Guided Kayaking Adventure
Come learn about tree species along Friends and the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation department’s GR Outside division. Paddle the Grand River along Riverside Park as Certified Arborist Lauren Davis teaches how to admire and identify our local trees along the Grand River. Basic kayaking instruction is included. This trip launches and ends […]
Neighborhood Forester Tree ID Class
Join our certified arborists for a tree identification walk around Oakhill Cemetery. In 2021, Oakhill Cemetery became West Michigan’s first accredited arboretum! This event is free, and all ages are welcome. We’ll meet near the building in the north section above Hall St at 6pm, and go until 7:30pm. Parking is okay along the roads […]
Community Forest Conversation
The Historical Relationship of African Americans, Forests, and the Forestry Industry Join us for a discussion with moderator Latesha Lipscomb (Amplify GR) and panelists Jasmine Brown (doctoral student at MSU) and Tiawanna Ezell (Urban League of West Michigan) about the history of African Americans and their relationships with forests and the forestry profession. After the […]
Invasive Control Work Day at Provin Trails
We have teamed up with Kent Conservation District and West Michigan Conservation Network partners to introduce 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 […]
CANCELED: Invasive Control Work Day at Ball Perkins Park
This event has been rescheduled to October 26th due to staff availability. Thank you for your understanding! We have teamed up with West Michigan Conservation Network to introduce 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 […]
Invasive Control Work Day at Huff Park
We have teamed up with West Michigan Conservation Network to introduce 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 […]
Invasive Control Work Day at Ken-O-Sha Park
We have teamed up with Kent Conservation District and West Michigan Conservation Network to introduce 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 […]
Invasive Control Work Day at Aman Park
We have teamed up with Kent Conservation District and West Michigan Conservation Network to introduce 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 […]
ArborFest Kickoff at Mammoth Distilling
Celebrate trees and the people who plant them as we kick off the 9th Annual ArborFest in partnership with the Mayor’s Greening Initiative! Join us at Mammoth Distillery Tasting Room from 4:30-7pm on April 25th. Registration is not required, but there’s a good chance you’ll leave wanting to plant 250 trees with Friends in the […]