Bend Area Expansion
Following the purchase of 87 acres of land to expand the Bend Area Open Space in Georgetown Township earlier this year, the acquisition of an adjacent 62 acres of former gravel mining land was completed in …
Ottawa County mourns the loss of Peter Secchia
The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission and Ottawa County Parks Foundation mourn the loss of former US Ambassador Peter Secchia, who was a long-term supporter and also a dedicated …
Get to know the Grand River Greenway
Whether you hike it, bike it, paddle it, or boat it the Grand River Greenway (and Idema Explorers Trail) have a lot to offer. Check out this video co-created with …
Bend Area Trail Connection
Construction continues on the Idema Explorers Trail in Jenison! This section of trail connects a trail segment constructed last year to the Bend Area Open Space! Funding for this segment …
Finding New Parks
The Idema Explorers Trail isn’t yet complete, but can still lead you to new places. As we move closer to the goal of connecting Grand Rapids to Grand Haven, we …
Riparian Buffer Restoration at Eastmanville Farm
Our forests face a number of threats. Over the past two decades, Emerald ash borer destroyed nearly all of the ash trees in Michigan. As stewards and land managers of …