{"id":3130,"date":"2026-04-15T18:02:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2030districts.org\/grandrapids\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3130"},"modified":"2026-04-15T18:02:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:02:28","slug":"tech-trails-4-22","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/2030districts.org\/grandrapids\/event\/tech-trails-4-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Trails at Blandford Nature Center on Earth Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We’re hitting the trails! Join West Michigan Tech Talent for a series of hikes and networking opportunities among sunshine and fresh air.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Each season, we\u2019ll host hikes at different times and venues throughout the region.<\/p>\n

Before and after each hike, we\u2019ll also share unique content to enhance your experience. So grab your water bottle and granola bar and get ready to network, meet new people and learn something new \u2014 all while enjoying West Michigan\u2019s parks and trail systems year-round.<\/p>\n

Our next opportunity to connect outdoors is just around the corner…<\/p>\n

Join us for the\u00a0first<\/em>\u00a0Tech Trails hike of 2026 at\u00a0Blandford Nature Center<\/strong>! The group will meet at Mary Jane Dockeray Visitor Center and be led by Bill Smith, former CEO and owner of Compucraft Technologies, who now spends his time volunteering at Blandford Nature Center.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Blandford Nature Center, 1715 Hillburn Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
\nDate:<\/strong>\u00a0Wednesday, April 22
\nTime:<\/strong>\u00a04:30 \u2013 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

This free, guided walk is a great opportunity to:<\/p>\n

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  • Connect with local tech professionals.<\/li>\n
  • Unplug and recharge in nature.<\/li>\n
  • Explore a local gem in West Michigan\u2019s park system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tech Trails is all about casual, outdoor networking with a purpose \u2014 no PowerPoints, no pressure, just people, parks and meaningful conversation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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