The Ring
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is partnering with local community leader, Jeff Jacobi, to bring The Ring to the Grand Rapids community. The Ring is a free, family-friendly summer event series bringing high-energy bicycle racing, live music, local food trucks, and community fun to Grand Rapids Bike Park! Hosted on three Saturday nights, June 28, […]
The Ring
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is partnering with local community leader, Jeff Jacobi, to bring The Ring to the Grand Rapids community. The Ring is a free, family-friendly summer event series bringing high-energy bicycle racing, live music, local food trucks, and community fun to Grand Rapids Bike Park! Hosted on three Saturday nights, June 28, […]
The Ring
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is partnering with local community leader, Jeff Jacobi, to bring The Ring to the Grand Rapids community. The Ring is a free, family-friendly summer event series bringing high-energy bicycle racing, live music, local food trucks, and community fun to Grand Rapids Bike Park! Hosted on three Saturday nights, June 28, […]
Tree Planting
Join us for a fun afternoon of planting trees in our community. We’ll provide all tools and instruction! Volunteering to plant trees is a high-impact project that not only brings environmental benefits to neighborhoods but also helps work toward our larger goal to increase Grand Rapids’ tree canopy. This Project: Is kid-friendly Requires no previous […]
Tree Planting
Join us for a fun afternoon of planting trees in our community. We’ll provide all tools and instruction! Volunteering to plant trees is a high-impact project that not only brings environmental benefits to neighborhoods but also helps work toward our larger goal to increase Grand Rapids’ tree canopy. This Project: Is kid-friendly Requires no previous […]
Tree Giveaway at Blandford Vegetable Plant Sale
Join us at Blandford’s 4th annual plant sale, where you can pick up a free giveaway container tree from us! This open-house-style plant sale at the Blandford Farm is FREE to attend, open to all ages, and no registration is required. We will have limited quantities of the following trees: Hemlock Redbud American hornbeam Fuji […]
Tree Planting
Join us for a hands-on tree planting opportunity in Grand Rapids! 1st Shift (10am-12pm): 11 trees at 1314 Bemis St SE 2nd Shift (1-3pm): 9 trees at 1930 Willard Ave SE Please remember to fill out the Medical Authorization and Release form HERE! *this only needs to be done once a year*
Explore Your Parks: Birding Workshop
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is partnering with the Grand Rapids Audubon Club to provide guided bird walks for all ages, abilities, and skill levels. Join us for a fun, educational morning at Huff Park. Meet birders of all skill levels, learn more about equipment for viewing and identifying birds, and see how many different […]
Explore Your Parks: Skateboarding Workshop
Meet us at Clemente DIY for a free skate and build demo for all ages and skill levels! Our friends at Premier and Chill Foundation West Michigan will guide this workshop, which will have a limited supply of free rental skateboards and safety equipment. What to expect: 5:30pm: Skateboarding class 6:30pm: Brief introduction to […]
Explore Your Parks: Forest Bathing Workshop
Pre-Registration Required (25 spots per session) Free, This program best suited for ages 13+ Join us for a special Thursday evening in nature! Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is joining with In Your Element Wellness for an outdoor workshop to explore the relaxing benefits of the Japanese wellness practice Shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing”). This practice […]