Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
Volunteers needed for Parks Alive initiative
by (erictank)
Submitted 05-20-2014 under NEWS
Parks Alive, an initiative spearheaded by Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, works towards the goal of organizing and empowering individuals in order to represent and sustain the various parks throughtout Grand Rapids' many neighborhoods. ...
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. hints at Movies in the Park lineup
by (DowntownGR)
Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks have revealed a teaser video and public competition as a means of announcing the 2014 lineup for their wildly successful Movies in the Park series. DGRI commissioned local...
Build a greener city: how investing in The Rapidian invests in your community
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-14-2014 under NONPROFITS
This video tells the story of how we build a greener city and build community thanks to investments in The Rapidian. In this video, Rapidian reporter Mariah Kennedy inspires volunteer Kyle Liechty to help plant trees with Friends of Grand Rapids...
Urban Forest Project to host community tree planting event at Dickinson Buffer Park
by (jwiegand08)
Submitted 04-08-2014 under NEWS
On Saturday, April 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Urban Forest Project will hold a community tree planting event at Dickinson Buffer Park. The event is open to the public with all necessary tools, trees and training provided by Friends of Grand...
Joe Taylor Park recognized as national city park leader
by (FriendsofGRParks)
Submitted 03-25-2014 under NONPROFITS
In recognition of its unique approach to partnerships and green infrastructure, Joe Taylor Park has been named one of 12 “Frontline Parks,” a nationwide contest sponsored each year by City Parks Alliance. Joe Taylor Park was selected...
Sietsema Orchards to host fruit tree planting workshop
by (FriendsofGRParks)
Submitted 03-18-2014 under NEWS
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is partnering with the Kent and Montcalm Conservation Districts to present a workshop on the growing, maintenance and pruning of fruit trees. The event will take place on March 22 at Sietsema Orchards in Ada (8540...
Temporary ice rinks created for two Uptown parks
by (erictank)
Submitted 01-21-2014 under NEWS
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks (FOGRP) has initiated the facilitation of temporary ice skating rinks in both Cherry and Wilcox parks. The Eastown Community Association and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks teamed up to build an ice rink in Wilcox Park...
Planting party to celebrate the breweries of beer city
by (Molly Heinhuis)
Submitted 10-15-2013 under NEWS
This past summer, Grand Rapids' breweries created and sold their own versions of a tree-inspired craft beer. All 18 breweries sold their tree-inspired beer in order to support the Grand Rapids Urban Forest Project and Friends of Grand Rapids...
Why parks matter: How our parks affect city life
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 10-09-2013 under OPINION
In an era of urban revitalization that is creating increased populations in American urban environments, it is important for cities to maintain the appropriate levels and quality of green space to keep up with the growth. Various studies indicate...
Why parks matter: The history of parks in Grand Rapids
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 10-08-2013 under OPINION
The modern concept for urban green spaces has its origins in 19th century England. The Industrial Revolution started in England during that time, and ushered in an era of urban growth never seen before. England’s population increased...