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Interested in volunteering? We are always looking for help with research and park history, photography, and administrative support.
Upcoming Events › Volunteer Event
Volunteer Lunch n’ Learn
Bring your lunch over to the office and join our volunteer coordinator Claire to chat about Friends’ mission and how you can get involved. We love collaboration and thrive with volunteer help. We can’t wait to meet you! — Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is a non-profit organization that works to empower people to cultivate vibrant parks, trees and green spaces in our community. We have a small staff but work throughout the entire city, so we rely heavily on…
Find out more »BBQ & Beautify at Ken-O-Sha Park
Join us at Ken-O-Sha Park at 5:30 pm to beautify the park and enjoy a community meal together. Don’t worry if you need to leave early or arrive late – we’re flexible. All ages are welcome! Friends of GR Parks will provide the tools and training for each project (from trash pickup to pruning trees and planting flowers!). After the volunteer portion, we’ll gather for a free BBQ meal from a local restaurant. *** The BBQ & Beautify event…
Find out more »BBQ & Beautify at Plaster Creek Park
Join us at Plaster Creek Park at 5:30 pm to beautify the park and enjoy a community meal together. Don’t worry if you need to leave early or arrive late – we’re flexible. All ages are welcome! Friends of GR Parks will provide the tools and training for each project (from trash pickup to pruning trees and planting flowers!). After the volunteer portion, we’ll gather for a free BBQ meal from a local restaurant. *** The BBQ & Beautify…
Find out more »Volunteer Lunch n’ Learn
Bring your lunch over to the office and join our volunteer coordinator Claire to chat about Friends’ mission and how you can get involved. We love collaboration and thrive with volunteer help. We can’t wait to meet you! — Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is a non-profit organization that works to empower people to cultivate vibrant parks, trees and green spaces in our community. We have a small staff but work throughout the entire city, so we rely heavily on…
Find out more »BBQ & Beautify at Sweet Street Park
Join us at Sweet Street Park at 5:30 pm to beautify the park and enjoy a community meal together. Don’t worry if you need to leave earlyninit or arrive late – we’re flexible. All ages are welcome! Friends of GR Parks will provide the tools and training for each project (from trash pickup to pruning trees and planting flowers!). After the volunteer portion, we’ll gather for a free BBQ meal from a local restaurant. *** The BBQ & Beautify…
Find out more »BBQ & Beautify at Joe Taylor Park
Join us at Joe Taylor Park at 5:30 pm to beautify the park and enjoy a community meal together. Don’t worry if you need to leave early or arrive late – we’re flexible. All ages are welcome! Friends of GR Parks will provide the tools and training for each project (from trash pickup to pruning trees and planting flowers!). After the volunteer portion, we’ll gather for a free BBQ meal from a local restaurant. *** The BBQ & Beautify…
Find out more »Volunteer Lunch n’ Learn
Bring your lunch over to the office and join our volunteer coordinator Claire to chat about Friends’ mission and how you can get involved. We love collaboration and thrive with volunteer help. We can’t wait to meet you! — Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is a non-profit organization that works to empower people to cultivate vibrant parks, trees and green spaces in our community. We have a small staff but work throughout the entire city, so we rely heavily on…
Find out more »Volunteer Lunch n’ Learn
Bring your lunch over to the office and join our volunteer coordinator Claire to chat about Friends’ mission and how you can get involved. We love collaboration and thrive with volunteer help. We can’t wait to meet you! — Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is a non-profit organization that works to empower people to cultivate vibrant parks, trees and green spaces in our community. We have a small staff but work throughout the entire city, so we rely heavily on…
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