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Family Nature Gatherings
Family Nature Gatherings
Our Mission is to build a nature based community where families can grow together through adventure and exploration.
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This group is based around gathering families together to get outdoors and enjoy nature. We plan to meet at a variety of locations around the north-east region of Grand Rapids to allow for a variety of experiences. All events will include unstructured play in the outdoors, and many events will include an activity or educational talk. We will have weekend and weekday gatherings that will last around 2 hours but we will meet in public spaces so feel free to plan to stay longer or if you need to leave early that is no problem.
Adults must be present with your children and remain responsible for supervising the children they bring to each gathering.
At each location we will gather together for the first 15-30 minutes prior to setting off for adventuring and exploring as a group.
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Provin Trails
Provin Trails
Saturday, March 21, 2026
11:00 am
Interconnected loops of natural-surfaced trails invite hikers and skiers to explore the sandy-floored forest of Provin Trails park. Located off 4 Mile Road between Dean Lake Avenue and the East Beltline, this heavily wooded park offers a quick escape to nature that's close to city life. A largely undeveloped area, Provin Trails provide ample challenges for beginner, intermediate, and expert hikers alike.
2900 4 mile Rd, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Meet in the pines located to left of trailhead and trail sign. Once parked head down hill into the woods and we will be along trail at base of hill.
Roselle Park
Roselle Park
Friday, April 17, 2026
1:00 pm
This park features a paved path that leads to the Grand River where visitors will find a river outlook and canoe landing. Looping natural trails wind through wetlands, prairies and forests – providing good opportunities to view wildlife and migrating birds. Fun for the whole family, Roselle Park also has a wetland observation deck, silo observation deck, silo climbing wall, and natural-themed park climbing equipment.
1010 Grand River Dr. NE, Ada, MI, 49301
Meet by the silos near playground & climbing wall
Aman Park
Aman Park
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00 am
Aman Park is a 331-acre preserve six miles west of the city of Grand Rapids. The park contains a number of natural-surface trails through maturing second-growth forests along Sand Creek. The park is well-known for spring ephemeral display including Virginia bluebells, trout lily, dutchman’s breeches, and trillium which we are hoping to observe on a hike.
0-1859 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids 49534
Meet by the Northernmost parking lot by trailhead. Plan will be to follow the 1.5 mile red (interpretive) trail through the woods into the valley crossing over two bridges.
Provin Trails
Provin Trails
Friday, May 8, 2026
1:00 pm
Interconnected loops of natural-surfaced trails invite hikers and skiers to explore the sandy-floored forest of Provin Trails park. Located off 4 Mile Road between Dean Lake Avenue and the East Beltline, this heavily wooded park offers a quick escape to nature that's close to city life.
2900 4 mile Rd, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Meet in the pines located to left of trailhead and trail sign. Once parked head down hill into the woods and we will be along trail at base of hill.
Huff Park
Huff Park
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 am
City park with a playground & wetlands boardwalk trail with interpretive signs. Trail is 1 mile loop (option for 1/2 mile) accessible with stroller with paved trail and boardwalk. Last fall we were there and we got to see a ton of wildlife including deer. Kids loved it!
1500 Aberdeen St NE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Meet on the playground by the small picnic shelter. Park at the entrance off Aberdeen Rd (if you park off Ball you will have a bit of a walk through the baseball diamonds to get there).
Townsend Park
Townsend Park
Saturday, June 6, 2026
10:00 am
Kent County Park with wooded hills along Bear Creek valley. 3 playgrounds, creek to easily wade in, hiking trails of pine forest, and boardwalk over wetlands. Be prepared to get wet if weather is nice. Kids love playing in the creek!
8280 6 mile Rd, Cannonsberg, MI 49317
Meet by bear creek bridge SW of enclosed shelter. You can park in angled parking along 6 mile road near large brown building and head south through the lawn along the creek down to the bridge.
Crahen Valley Park
Crahen Valley Park
Saturday, June 12, 2026
10:00 am
GR Township park with open fields, paved trails near parking, and unpaved hiking trails with moderate inclines/declines in beautiful forest with creek. The wooded area is not a stroller friendly walk but carriers work well for littles. Once all gathered we will hike down into forest.
4355 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Meet south of parking lot on benches along walking path.
Additional Events will be added quarterly.
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