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.
- February 21, 5:30-7:30pm - Invasive Species Workshop and Training at Kentwood Library Community Room, 4950 Breton SE
- March 11, 11:00am-1:00pm - Pinewood Park
- March 30, 3:30-5:30pm - Wing Station Trailhead
- April 25, 1:00-3:00pm - East West Trail cleanup
- April 28, Noon - Arbor Day Celebration at Kellogg Woods Park
- May 9, 5:00-6:30pm - Garlic mustard pull at the Kentwood Community Garden
- May 22, 5:00-6:30pm - Kellogg Woods Park cleanup
- June 6, 5:00-6:30pm - Stanaback Park cleanup
- June 21, 9:00am-3:00pm - Veterans Memorial Park work day
- July 19, 9:00am-3:00pm - Pinewood Park work day
- August 16, 9:00am-3:00pm - East Paris Nature Park work day
- September 12, 5:00-6:30pm - Northeast Park invasive species treatment
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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Recognition as the supporting business sponsor of the park stewards event of your choice (1-2 events occur each month) |
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Your business recognized on all printed materials, website, and social media |
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| Fund a Park Stewards need (spring bulbs, gardening gloves, etc.) |
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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: