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The 2020 Mayor’s Greening Initiative will add 400 trees to the Garfield Park neighborhood in just one weekend! We will offer multiple volunteer “shifts” over Oct. 9 and 10, each with a limit to the number of volunteers in one place.
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9/9: Virtual Tree Pruning & Maintenance Class at 6 p.m.
In this online class, we'll discuss the timing, techniques and importance of maintenance for trees. Sign up
9/15: Virtual In the Trees Book Club at 5:30 p.m.
We'll meet virtually to discuss the book Braiding Sweetgrass. Be sure to sign up for the club to receive the meeting link!
9/25: Virtual Volunteer Lunch n' Learn at 12 p.m.
Join our volunteer coordinator Claire virtually to learn how you can get involved with the Mayor's Greening Initiative! Sign-up
10/1-3: Pumpkin Parties in the Park at 5 p.m.
Pick up a pumpkin and painting kit, and enjoy s’mores around the campfire at Ah-Nab-Awen (10/1), Garfield (10/2) or Roosevelt (10/3) Park. Learn more
10/9-10: Mayor's Greening Initiative
Volunteer with us to plant trees in the Garfield Park neighborhood! We'll spread volunteer groups out over two days to maintain safe social distancing. Learn more & sign up
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9/12-19: Mayor's Grand River Clean-Up
Give back to the river we love so much! The 17th annual clean-up will take place from Sept. 12-19, so you can pick the day and time that's right for you. Register by Sept. 16!
9/17: Creston Neighborhood Association's Fall Plant Exchange
Bring cuttings of perennials, indoor plants or seeds to exchange with neighbors - and don't forget to label your items to help others decide if they're a good fit.
Watershed Business Survey
LGROW and American Rivers are seeking valuable input from local business leaders! If you own a business in the watershed, please complete this short survey about water and infrastructure.
Community Health Needs Assessment
Input from all over Kent County helps the Kent County Health Dept. better understand the health-related challenges residents face. Take the 15-minute survey general health, housing, transportation, and the impacts of COVID-19.
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Share Your Ideas with the Parks Dept.
Take a quick survey to share your ideas for 2021 park improvements!
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Green Gala Success!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Ah-Nab-Awen Park, partied from a distance at home, sponsored our event costs, or made a donation to fund our work. Check out event photos from Foster Memories, and complete our survey if you haven't already!
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Poster Order Update
Our limited-edition parks posters have been produced and orders are being fulfilled! If you opted to pick-up from our office, please check your email for remaining pick-up times. Email questions to abigail@friendsofgrparks.org.
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Building Tables
Friends recruited volunteers to help repurpose wood pallets into tables for local businesses! These tables provide equitable opportunities for all businesses to serve our community in new outdoor social zones. Thanks to everyone who lent a hand!
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Volunteer Safely
Volunteer projects are limited to groups of 10, we provide face masks and gloves, and all tools are assigned to one volunteer for the duration of the project. Read more about our COVID-19 safety precautions on the blog, and message us to organize a project for your group!
Learn about our plan
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I want to help parks, trees and neighbors thrive in GR!
Your gifts plant trees, beautify green spaces, activate parks, and connect thousands of residents and volunteers to the nature in our city.
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