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Youth Green Team Planting Trees

Provided by: Friends of Grand Rapids Parks |Published on: February 10, 2026

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Synopsis

This resource from Friends of Grand Rapids Parks describes an opportunity for high school students to gain career experience and make money while caring for trees planted around Grand Rapids.
Students will learn about the expectations and benefits of taking part in this opportunity.

Subjects: Career Skills

Authors: Friends of Grand Rapids Parks

Region: Southwest Michigan

Languages: English

Positives

This is a great opportunity for students to spend time outside and gain experience.
The resource has a helpful FAQ section that students can use.

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Differentiation & Implementation

To make connections to climate change, teachers can address the importance of planting and caring for trees as they are carbon sinks.
Teachers can use this resource to make connections to the Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 15 Life on Land.
To make career connections, teachers and students can explore future career paths that this opportunity can provide valuable experience for.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.