Conservation Crew at Aman Park
For this shift, we’ll be doing invasive species removal, which will involve the use of hand tools, herbicide, and PPE. Please park at main trailhead at the end of the drive. 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 […]
Tree Planting Work Day
We will be meeting near the corner of Seward Ave NW and Jackson St NW. There is plenty of free parking on side streets, and the trees will all be close to that spot. — Join us for a tree planting volunteer workday! During this volunteer shift, you’ll be planting trees, which will involve using […]
Skateboard Workshop at Roberto Clemente Park
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to skateboard, but have been nervous to try at a skate park…this one’s for you! Explore the community-powered skateboard park at Roberto Clemente Park with Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and Chris Gray (Graytones) to learn skateboarding fundamentals, sweet park history, and make some art. No skateboard? No […]
Community Climb at Highland Park
No mountains, no gym, no problem! Learn the fundamentals of rock climbing at your local park with Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, GR Boulder Project, and GR Climb Club. Highland Park has one of the coolest climbing walls around, and more people should know how to use and enjoy it. We’ll provide instruction for anyone […]
Bird Watching at Ken-O-Sha Park
Explore the beauty of Ken-O-Sha Park and the bird life it supports! Guided by Cynthia Maas, Dr. Daniel Goldberg, and Cliff Hodge of the Grand Rapids Audubon Club, participants will hike the Ken-O-Sha Park trails along Plaster Creek, observe and record the bird population in the park, and learn about their unique ecology. This event […]
Conservation Crew 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 […]
Tree Planting Work Day
For this shift, we recommend parking on Ionia. We’ll meet at the corner of Ionia and Newberry. There will be a lot of walking for this shift, but volunteers are welcome to drive to other sites during the shift. Folks with mobility needs will be able to work close to the meeting point. — Join […]
Wildflower Walk at Aman Park
Explore the beauty of spring ephemeral wildflowers in Aman Park and learn about spring wildflower ecology in Grand Rapids Parks. Guided by local botanist Pete Quakenbush and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks ecologist Melanie Manion, participants will explore Aman Park, learning about its iconic spring ephemeral wildflowers, caring for our unique park ecosystem, and what […]
Wildflower Walk at Ken-O-Sha Park
Explore the beauty of spring ephemeral wildflowers in Ken-O-Sha Park and learn about spring wildflower ecology in Grand Rapids Parks. Guided by local botanist Pete Quakenbush and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks ecologist Melanie Manion, participants will learn about the spring ephemeral wildflowers, caring for our unique park ecosystem, and what makes Ken-O-Sha’s spring bloom […]
Conservation Crew at Grand Rapids Bike Park
During this volunteer opportunity, we’ll be doing woody invasive species removal, which will involve use of hand tools and herbicide. 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 […]