Land Stewardship

Land Stewardship at Marywood in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Land Stewardship at Marywood in Grand Rapids, Michigan
In 2023, we initiated a project to plant 100 trees on the Marywood Campus grounds to expand the tree canopy in our City and neighborhood by 2027. This re-foresting project is part of our congregation’s Laudato Si Action commitment. A landscape master plan continues to guide our land stewardship efforts.

Consider Becoming a Land Steward Volunteer

We are seeking volunteers interested in building and fostering health habitats and beautiful native gardens. Contact landstewardship@grdominicans.org about upcoming Land Stewardship and Gardening work days, study opportunities, and more.

In 2023, we initiated a project to plant 100 trees on the Marywood Campus grounds to expand the tree canopy in our City and neighborhood by 2027. This re-foresting project is part of our Laudato Si Action Plan. The Response to the Cry of the Earth is a call to protect our common home for the wellbeing of all, as we equitably address the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and ecological sustainability.

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Prairie at Marywood
Marywood Prairie August Bioblitz

Marywood Prairie August Bioblitz

Come help inventory biodiversity on the prairie and monitor invasive plants -- to guide our…
August 12, 2026 Read More
Eco Spirituality with Sister Sharon Zayak, OP at Marywood
Ecospirituality: The Heart of the Matter

Ecospirituality: The Heart of the Matter

On Saturday, June 27, our Congregation welcomed participants for EcoSpirituality: The Heart of the Matter,…
July 8, 2026 Read More
Black Swallowtail butterfly among diversity of insects at Marywood.
Consider Becoming a Land Steward Volunteer

Consider Becoming a Land Steward Volunteer

Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids are seeking volunteers interested in building and fostering health habitats…
June 8, 2026 Read More

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