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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

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

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

Highland Park BBQ & Beautify

June 6, 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

Mackay Jaycee Beautification

June 1, 2019 | BY

Join our Friends at Alger Heights Neighborhood Association!  Help spruce things up for summer. Questions? Contact Dan at 616-8808 or Sam at 616-540-2107. When: Saturday, June 1 Time: 9:00 am… Read More

Greenwood Cemetery Beautification

May 4, 2019 | BY

Join our friends of the Friends of Greenwood Cemetery!  Friends of Greenwood Cemetery will be leading a spring clean-up for Greenwood Cemetery.  You can register here. When: Saturday, May 4,… Read More

Branching Out Class

March 12, 2019 | BY

Join us for our Branching Out learning experience. This course will cover the importance of advocacy in your neighborhood. Advocacy is not only about chaining yourself to a tree, but… Read More

Greenwood Cemetery Beautification

October 27, 2018 | BY

Join us as we work together with a special Parks Alive Group, Friends of Greenwood Cemetery, to beautify one of our local green spaces at Greenwood Cemetery.  Light refreshments will be… Read More