Sunday Field Trips

FT - 8 Frederick Meijer Garden and Sculpture Park

Trip Leader: Garden Staff

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Fee: $30.00 - includes transportation, water, Garden admission, and narrated tram ride

Immerse yourself in one of the world’s finest horticultural display gardens and sculpture parks in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Proudly ranked among the top 45 most-visited art museums worldwide, our collection showcases over 200 captivating sculptures, inviting you to experience the perfect blend of art and nature.

A destination marrying world-renowned sculpture and horticultural landscapes, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s indoor and outdoor gardens and sculpture galleries hold something for the whole family to enjoy.

Enjoy the narrated tram ride and explore the gardens, gift shop, and cafe.  

https://www.meijergardens.org/

FT- 10 Whitewater Rafting on the Grand River

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Fee: $100.00   Kayaks, Paddles, Dry Bags, Life Vests, Picnic Lunch, Transportation, and Water-bottle will be provided 

After an on-shore instruction, we’ll launch into the Riverside Park lagoon using an accessible kayak launch. From there, we’ll head onto the Grand River for city skyline views and a tour of Riverside Park from the water. The trip launches and ends at the same point.

Note: Some water will come into your boat, so be prepared for your legs and feet to be wet. We suggest bringing one set of extra clothing and keeping a towel in your car. Please avoid cotton clothing and instead opting for quick drying/sweat-wicking materials. Please wear some sort of foot protection in case you get in the water. Sandals or water shoes are preferred but not required

Tuesday, June 18th

FT - 9 Frederick Meijer Garden and Sculpture Park

Trip Leader: Garden Staff

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Fee: $30.00 - includes transportation, water, Garden admission, and narrated tram ride

Immerse yourself in one of the world’s finest horticultural display gardens and sculpture parks in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Proudly ranked among the top 45 most-visited art museums worldwide, our collection showcases over 200 captivating sculptures, inviting you to experience the perfect blend of art and nature.

A destination marrying world-renowned sculpture and horticultural landscapes, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s indoor and outdoor gardens and sculpture galleries hold something for the whole family to enjoy.

Enjoy the narrated tram ride and explore the gardens, gift shop, and cafe.  

https://www.meijergardens.org/