News

Help restore the tree canopy at Riverside Park

Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Urban Forest Project is seeking volunteers to help plant trees at Riverside Park.

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Second attempt to raise money for Wyoming Public Schools to appear on November 5 ballot

Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS

Proposals One and Two in Wyoming seek to make basic upgrades and add a performing arts center.

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Voters to decide on Forest Hills Public School proposal

Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS

A proposal to raise $45 million for technology, security and buses will appear on ballots on November 5.

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Red cedar sprouts from middle of Child Discovery Center parking lot

Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS

In the middle of the night, a tree was planted in the middle of a parking lot. The Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center used guerrilla tactic to spark conversation about projected greenspace.

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An International Expansion: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announces Japanese Garden

Submitted 10-21-2013 under NEWS

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announces The Richard and Helen DeVos Japanese Garden.

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Clothes Closet expands in ministry opportunities for neighborhood

Submitted 10-18-2013 under NEWS

Heritage Hill Outreach Ministry runs a clothing ministry, with clothing selling for 50 cents each, as well as hospitality, Bible study and chapel services.

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Planting party to celebrate the breweries of beer city

Submitted 10-15-2013 under NEWS

Local brewers have teamed up with Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and their Urban Forest Project to create a new grove that celebrates local beer businesses.

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Creative Youth Center to get spooky for first fundraising gala

Submitted 10-15-2013 under NEWS

The local nonprofit focused on youth literacy through creative project-based learning invites the community to a pop-up dinner event geared to sustaining their work.

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