Friends of Grand Rapids Parks | Stacy Bare

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Stacy Bare, Executive Director of Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, a nonprofit working to ensure every neighbor has access to vibrant, welcoming, and well-cared-for public green spaces across the city.Stacy shares how Friends’ work — from community-led, urban tree plantings and park revitalization projects to youth programs and neighborhood partnerships — is strengthening local ecosystems and deepening residents’ connection to the outdoors.The organization also plays a vital role in park stewardship by equipping volunteers, supporting grassroots initiatives, and creating opportunities for all Grand Rapid's residents to shape the future of the parks they love.Want to learn more about Friends of Grand Rapids Parks? Visit friendsofgrparks.org.