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Community Tree Pruning: Leonard and Houseman

August 22, 2019 | BY

Join Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and Neighborhood Foresters in helping to maintain trees across the City.  During this AWTT we will prune young trees to help them stay healthier,… Read More

AWTT Roosevelt Park Neighborhood

August 8, 2019 | BY

Join Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and Neighborhood Foresters in helping to maintain trees across the City.  During this AWTT we will prune young trees to help them stay healthier,… Read More

Huff Park Buckthorn Removal Day!

August 4, 2019 | BY

Join our friends from Berkley Hills Church and the Kent Conservation District as they help remove an invasive species from Huff Park. Work gloves and tools will be provided, just… Read More

Kensington Park BBQ & Beautify

July 25, 2019 | BY

Head over to the park at 5:30 pm and join our team for a beautification project and help us spruce up the park. All ages are welcome and we’ll provide… Read More

Volunteer At Movies In The Neighborhood Park – MLK Park

July 20, 2019 | BY

Are you interested in volunteering at Movies In The Neighborhood Parks?  Join our Movie Crew.  We need your help to ensure we have a great event.  Each volunteer will receive… Read More

Campau Park BBQ & Beautify

July 18, 2019 | BY

The Campau Connection is sponsoring our very first community-led BBQ & Beautify.  The Campau Connection is a group of community partners that work collaboratively to provide resources and support to the students… Read More

Mary Waters Park BBQ & Beautify

July 11, 2019 | BY

Head over to the park at 5:30 pm and join our team for a beautification project and help us spruce up the park. All ages are welcome and we’ll provide… Read More

Oakhill Cemetery Beautification

June 29, 2019 | BY

Join us as we work together to beautify one of our local green spaces at Oakhill Cemetery.  You can register here. When: June 29, 9:30 am – 11:00 am Where: Oakhill… Read More

KaBOOM! Playground Build – Caulfield Park

June 28, 2019 | BY

Help the City of Grand Rapids build a playground in partnership with Amway and KaBOOM! When: Friday, June 28, 2019, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Where: Caulfield Park, 1119 Caulfield… Read More

Volunteer At Movies In The Neighborhood Parks – Clemente Park

June 22, 2019 | BY

Are you interested in volunteering at Movies In The Neighborhood Parks?  We need your help to ensure we have a great event.  Each volunteer will receive a FREE t-shirt. Duties… Read More