About Friends
About Friends

Friends engages our community in enhancing our city’s parks, trees, and green spaces through volunteerism, park activation, philanthropy, and urban forestry.
Our Programs
Our Programs

Every area of our work increases access to nature while empowering Grand Rapids residents to shape their green spaces.
Parks
Trees
Trails
Get Involved
Get Involved

Join our community of volunteers and partners making a lasting impact on Grand Rapids’ green spaces through volunteering, education, and advocacy.

All Opportunities
Events
Events

From planting trees to volunteering, Friends offers opportunities that help make our city greener and bring us closer together!

Upcoming Events
Our Annual Celebrations
News & Updates

GR Bike Park Trail Day (with WMMBA)

Join Friends and WMMBA for an evening of general clean-up and trail maintenance at the Grand Rapids Bike Park!

Bring water and work gloves,
Tools will be provided,
Kids welcome!

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