August Ring Race at Bike Park
Welcome to the Ring! The Ring is a short distance, circle track speedway-style bike race at Grand Rapids Bike Park. Friends of Grand Rapids Parks invites you to compete for fame and glory or cheer on racers! The race is two laps around an old baseball infield and one heck of a good time! Whether […]
July Ring Race at Bike Park
Important note: If the air quality index is 150 or above, we will cancel Ring Race. We will post to social media and email all registrants if we decide to cancel. If the air quality is between 80-100, masks will be encouraged. Welcome to the Ring! The Ring is a short distance, circle track speedway-style […]
June Ring Race at Bike Park
Welcome to the Ring! The Ring is a short distance, circle track speedway-style bike race at Grand Rapids Bike Park. Friends of Grand Rapids Parks invites you to compete for fame and glory or cheer on racers! The race is two laps around an old baseball infield and one heck of a good time! Whether […]
Incredible Insect Extravaganza at Plaster Creek Family Park
Calling all bug lovers, bug skeptics, nature nerds, and everyone in between. Explore Plaster Creek Park’s meadow, learn how conservation impacts the insect populations, get more comfortable with bugs, and enjoy a variety of bug-themed activities with local partners. This event is suitable for everyone interested in ecology, insects, conservation, and exploring our parks! Free […]
Conservation Crew at Plaster Creek Trail
For this shift, we’ll be doing invasive species removal, which will involve the use of hand tools, herbicide, and PPE. Please meet at the intersection of Rosemary St. SE and Godwin Ave. SE. There is plenty of street parking on Godwin Ave. Note: Registration will take you to our third party volunteer management tool—once you’re […]
Conservation Crew at Huff Park
For this shift, we’ll be doing invasive species removal, which will involve the use of hand tools, herbicide, and PPE. Please meet at the Aberdeen parking lot. 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 […]
Conservation Crew at Ball Perkins Park
For this shift, we’ll be doing invasive species removal, which will involve the use of hand tools, herbicide, and PPE. Please meet in the parking lot off Perkins. 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! […]
Conservation Weekend Workday 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 meet in the lot by the trailhead. After the workday, we hope you’ll join us for a Wildflower Walk through Aman Park, guided by Pete Quakenbush and Kent Conservation District! This free walk is […]
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 […]