The Kentwood Park Stewards support the City of Kentwood by helping preserve and maintain Kentwood’s parks, trails, and public spaces through invasive species control, native habitat restoration, and park beautification.
Become a Kentwood Park Steward!
Kentwood Park Stewards attend educational workshops and participate in hands-on activities such as cutting invasive vines, pulling invasive garlic mustard, planting native plants, and other park maintenance needs. Sign up to be a Kentwood Park Steward and we will keep you posted of all upcoming opportunities and events.
- April 24, 1:00pm, Paris Park | Workshop & Garlic Mustard Pull in collaboration with Kent County Parks
- April 30 | Arbor Day – more info TBA!
- June 22 – 26 | Pollinator BioBlitz – more info TBA!
COORDINATE A PARK CLEANUP
Gather your family, neighbors, coworkers, or friends for a self-directed park cleanup. Contact us and we’ll help you make it happen!
ADOPT-A-PARK
Demonstrate your commitment to your favorite park by adopting it! Adopting groups visit the park regularly to tend to minor maintenance issues, aid with minor landscaping projects, or report safety concerns. Contact us for an application.
SUPPORT THE PARK STEWARDS
Consider a corporate sponsorship! See levels and sponsorship benefits below. We also offer corporate volunteerism opportunities and can organize a park cleanup day for your team. Contact us for more information.
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SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS |
ADOPT-A-PARK SPONSOR |
PARK STEWARDS SUPPORTER |
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Demonstrate your commitment to maintaining a |
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Receive an official Adopt-A-Park certificate of appreciation |
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Your business recognized on all printed materials, website, and social media |
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| Recognition as the supporting business sponsor of the park stewards event of your choice (1-2 events occur each month |
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OTHER WAYS TO HELP
- Join the Kentwood Park Stewards group on Facebook
- Click here to learn about the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network
- Watch the video below on invasive species control: