Green Rapids Podcast

12/04/2023

Come on out and join us for this Grand Rapids Voter Access Town Hall! If you bring a friend we will be extra grateful and happy to see you!

This event is an opportunity to learn about new changes to Michigan's voting laws, hear from leaders in and around Grand Rapids, and engage in a dialogue around civic engagement. Come learn about the different ways you can make your voice heard in 2024 and share your ideas with local community membe...

11/27/2023

Hey Hey! Do y’all miss us already? ✨ Join us on December 6th at 6pm, join us at the Linc-Up Gallery for the Grand Rapids Voter Access Town Hall. Come learn about new changes to Michigan's voting laws, hear from leaders in and around Grand Rapids.This town hall is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided and attendees are encouraged to register for the event to give event planners an approximate headcount. You can RSVP at mobilize.us/vnp or link in bio.

Speakers for this event include Ivan Diaz (Kent County Commissioner), Jose Rodriguez (Grand Rapids Public School Board Member), Lisa Knight (2nd ward City Commissioner), and Joel Hondorp (Grand Rapids City Clerk). The event will be moderated by Kathi Harris (Executive Director of PROACTIVE).

10/26/2023

It’s no wonder Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month is during spooky szn! Join us in taking it to the streets of Roosevelt Park Neighborhood! We’re spreading awareness about the air quality and traffic issues they face every day to help Grand Rapids one neighborhood at a time.

10/08/2023

Sick of traffic? We are! Listen to our latest episode to hear about some of our work with with and many of our community partners, and more! 🚲💨

08/16/2023

We loved seeing the turnout for the IRA Anniversary Celebration! With this landmark opportunity for funding, we can and advance our local sustainability efforts, with support from state reps like ! thank you for hosting this event and shining light on an important opportunity for all of our partners in sustainability 🌞

08/15/2023

Let’s celebrate the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act! The IRA has provided resources for a variety of projects to help accelerate sustainability and community projects. Wether you’re familiar with the IRA or it’s your first time hearing about it, we’d like to invite you to join us in attending this event and connect with local sustainability partners and elected officials. RSVP via the link in our bio! 🎈🌎🎈

08/10/2023

Save the date! Let’s taco bout riding energy costs, climate change, and more on September 5th @ 5pm ⚡️🌮⚡️

08/02/2023

Get the scoop on the Kent Essential Needs Task Force in this conversation with Wende Randall! We dive deep into the ins and out of 211 resources, the interconnected-ness of different community issues, and more! As climate change continues to impact frontline communities, we felt that it was important to highlight this hub of local resources 🌎✨

07/13/2023

Listen to this episode from Green Rapids Podcast on Spotify. A conversation with local organizer Janet Zahn, Co-chair with the Grand Rapids Climate Coalition, one of the largest climate based organizations in West Michigan. We learn a brief history of how they were formed and some of the important w...

04/18/2023

Climate Justice is Social Justice! A bit from Wesley Watson - Michigan League of Conservation Voters

Wesley digests on climate justice and what has led us to where we are in Grand Rapids. A deeper understanding to decisions made in our city's history and con...

04/03/2023

A Call to Climate Justice Action!