Conservation Crew at Paster Creek
For this event, please park in the Kroc Center parking lot on Alger Street. During this volunteer opportunity, we’ll be doing woody invasive species removal, which will involve use of hand tools and herbicide. Registration will take you to our third party volunteer management tool—once you’re in our system, you’ll be able to sign up […]
CANCELED: Conservation Crew at Paster Creek
This Conservation Crew is canceled due to unsafe working conditions. The weather on 1/16 is going to be bitterly cold and high winds—normally we’re happy to be outdoors in the winter, but a wind chill of -7° and high winds are no longer safe working conditions. Our plan was to be in a mature forest […]
CANCELED: Luminaria Walk at Ken-O-Sha Park
You belong out here—even in the winter! Take a moonlit stroll along Ken-O-Sha Park’s beautiful paved ¼ mile loop lit with dozens of twinkling lanterns.
Ken-O-Sha Trail Cleanup Day
Join Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, Kyleigh (of The Life Upcycled) and Hannah (of Squawky Seconds) for this community-led trash pick up day on November 22nd from 10am-12pm! Many thanks to the Word of Faith Christian Center, for generously allowing use of their parking lot for this event! Their lot is off of Eastern Ave, […]
Tree Planting Work Day
Join us for a tree planting workday! Tools/instruction will be provided and everyone is welcome. As you prepare for your workday, here are a few things to keep in mind: Be prepared to get dirty! Wear clothes you are comfortable possibly getting oil-based paints, woodchips, and dirt on. All volunteers at tree planting and pruning […]
Tree Planting Work Day
Join us for a tree planting workday! Tools/instruction will be provided and everyone is welcome. As you prepare for your workday, here are a few things to keep in mind: Be prepared to get dirty! Wear clothes you are comfortable possibly getting oil-based paints, woodchips, and dirt on. All volunteers at tree planting and pruning […]
Tree Planting Work Day
Join us for a tree planting workday! Tools/instruction will be provided and everyone is welcome. As you prepare for your workday, here are a few things to keep in mind: Be prepared to get dirty! Wear clothes you are comfortable possibly getting oil-based paints, woodchips, and dirt on. All volunteers at tree planting and pruning […]
Tree Planting Work Day
Join us for a tree planting workday! Tools/instruction will be provided and everyone is welcome. As you prepare for your workday, here are a few things to keep in mind: Be prepared to get dirty! Wear clothes you are comfortable possibly getting oil-based paints, woodchips, and dirt on. All volunteers at tree planting and pruning […]
Plaster Creek Stewards
Plaster Creek Stewards and the Tree Amigos are partnering with the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks to plant trees at Plaster Creek Family Park. We need volunteers to assist with the planting. Be prepared to get dirty! Wear clothes you are comfortable possibly getting oil-based paints, woodchips, and dirt on. All volunteers at tree planting […]
Pumpkin Party 2025
Southeast Area Farmers’ Market, Joe Taylor Park Join Friends of Grand Rapids Parks for our annual Pumpkin Party and enjoy family-friendly activities, including: Free Pumpkins* for Kids Free Trees* for Adults Kids activities Cider & Donuts Fresh Produce from New City Neighbors And more! Please note: This is a free event and is first come, […]