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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...
Volunteers come together to make orchard reality
by (Molly Heinhuis)
Submitted 10-08-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
On October 12, the community surrounding Martin Luther King, Jr. Park plans to improve on the under-utilized space in the park. Surrounding neighborhoods have planned to grow a fruit orchard, not only to further honor Martin Luther King, Jr., but...
Community Orchard idea taking root in MLK Park
by (benwilkoliver)
Submitted 06-25-2013 under NEWS
Friends and neighbors of Martin Luther King Jr. Park have set plans in motion to plant a public orchard in the park in early October. The project, named Martin Luther King Community Orchard, has so far garnered the support from the neighborhood and...