gardening/farming

Join Friends of Trees to Build Communities and Plant Trees in Vancouver!

Saturday, February 20, 2016 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
St Luke's Church
426 E 4th Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98663
United States

Join Friends of Trees and other awesome volunteers like you as we build communities and plant trees in West Vancouver on Saturday, February 20th!

We are planting in all West Vancouver Neighborhoods, including: Arnada, Carter Park, Edgewood Park, Fourth Plain Village, Fruit Valley, Hough, Lincoln, Northwest, Rose Village, Shumway.

Please arrive to the staging site by 8:45am to enjoy some FREE hot coffee, hot cocoa, tea, and breakfast treats. The planting starts promptly at 9:00am. We provide gloves and tools, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes. Our neighborhood volunteers will also provide a potluck lunch for all volunteers after the planting is complete!

Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you can simply show up!

Please contact Jenny & Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have questions or need any further information.

We look forward to seeing you out there!

Contact Name: 
Jenny or Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
volunteer@friendsoftrees.org
Venue Details: 
St Luke's Church will be our central staging station. From there, each crew will travel to the designated neighborhoods, plant trees.
Cost: 
Free!!

MasonBees 101

Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
Address: 
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

This workshop tells you all you need to know to provide a home for one of our most productive native pollinators, the mason bee. Active early in the season and busier than the proverbial bee, mason bees are solitary, native insects that pollinate all types of plants found in gardens, orchards and wild nature.  Ages 16 -- Adult.

Instructor: Ron Spendal, Master Gardener

To register visit website (below) or call 503-681-5397.            Program #: 49505   

For general program information contact Steve Engel (below)

Contact Name: 
Steve Engel
Contact Phone: 
503-681-6283
Contact Email: 
steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov
Venue: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building
Venue Details: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
Free

Make a Willow Basket

Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
Address: 
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

Learn how to make a Scottish-style ribbed carrying basket out of locally available materials! Bring a sharp knife and hand pruners and keen ears and eyes for paying close attention to the teaching demonstrations. Learn the basic skills you need to weave while emphasizing the magic of the process and deepening your appreciation for the incredible strength and vitality of the plants in our area. Includes harvesting demonstration. Materials provided.  Ages 16 - adult.

Instructor:  Tracy Harrison

To register visit website (below) or call 503-681-5397. 

Program #: 49502

For general information on class call or email Steve Engel (below).

 

Contact Name: 
Steve Engel
Contact Phone: 
503-681-6283
Contact Email: 
steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov
Venue: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building
Venue Details: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
$30 resident, $45 non-resident

Tree Planting Volunteers Needed at Circle Avenue with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
5465 SE Circle Ave
Portland, OR 97236
United States

Do you want to get your hands dirty?  Make a difference in a few short hours?  Learn to plant trees and meet great people?  If so, join us in SE Portland on Saturday, April 9th!

Join us on the south side of Powell Butte Natural Area along the Johnson Creek floodplain to mulch native trees and shrubs and remove invasive species in partnership with the Johnson Creek Watershed Council and Portland Parks & Recreation with support from East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District and Metro.

Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you can simply show up!

Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Contact Name: 
Jenny or Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
volunteer@friendsoftrees.org
Venue: 
Powell Butte Natural Area
Venue Details: 
Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The event will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes and get ready to have fun!
Cost: 
Free!!

Tree Planting Volunteers Needed at Tranquil City Park (Wilsonville) with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
Tranquil City Park
Wilsonville, OR 97070
United States
Park/Trail: 

Do you want to get your hands dirty?  Make a difference in a few short hours?  Learn to plant trees and meet great people?  If so, join us at Tranquil City Park on April 2nd!

Join Friends of Trees as we plant native trees and shrubs and remove invasive English ivy from Tranquil Park. The City used goats this past Fall to help remove large portions of the ivy and now it's our turn!

Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you can simply show up! Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Contact Name: 
Jenny or Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
volunteer@friendsoftrees.org
Venue: 
Tranquil City Park
Venue Details: 
Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The event will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes and get ready to have fun!
Cost: 
Free!!

Join Friends of Trees to Plant Native Plants and Trees!

Saturday, March 26, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
17085 SW Arkenstone Dr, Portland, OR 97224
Portland, OR 97224
United States
Park/Trail: 

Do you want to get your hands dirty?  Make a difference in a few short hours?  Learn to plant trees and meet great people?  If so, join us at the Jackson Bottom Wetlands on March 26th!

Join us for the second of two plantings this season in partnership with the City of Hillsboro and Clean Water Services at Jackson Bottom Wetlands preserve! This planting is part of the Tree For All campaign which has planted over three million native plants in the Tualatin River Watershed in the past decade! Clean Water Services, Friends of Trees, thousands of volunteers, other non-profits, city partners, and private landowners will be working together this season to continue the success of this program.

Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you can simply show up!

Contact Name: 
Jenny or Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
volunteer@friendsoftrees.org
Venue: 
Durham City Park
Venue Details: 
Please arrive around 8:45am to be assigned to a crew and enjoy some FREE breakfast treats and hot coffee/chocolate! The event will start promptly at 9:00am. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy, closed-toe shoes (for our safety, no sandals of any kind), and get ready to have fun! This event is in partnership with the City of Durham and Clean Water Services. This planting is part of the Tree For All campaign which has planted over three million native plants in the Tualatin River Watershed in the past decade!! Come be a part of this awesome and successful initiative!
Cost: 
Free!!

Join Friends of Trees to Plant Native Plants and Trees!

Saturday, March 19, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
1365 SW Fern Hill Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
United States
Park/Trail: 

Do you want to get your hands dirty?  Make a difference in a few short hours?  Learn to plant trees and meet great people?  If so, join us in Forest Grove on Saturday, March 19th!

Friends of Trees is excited to partner with Friends of Fernhill Wetlands, the Fernhill Wetlands Council, and Clean Water Services to continue our restoration efforts at Fernhill Wetlands in Forest Grove. This planting is part of the Tree For All campaign which has planted over three million native plants in the Tualatin River Watershed in the past decade! Clean Water Services, Friends of Trees, thousands of volunteers, other non-profits, city partners, and private landowners will be working together this season to continue the success of this program.

Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you can simply show up!

Contact Name: 
Jenny or Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
volunteer@friendsoftrees.org
Venue: 
Fernhill
Venue Details: 
Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The event will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes and get ready to have fun!
Cost: 
Free!!

Join Friends of Trees to Plant Native Plants and Trees!

Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
1511 SW 10th Ct
Gresham, OR 97080
United States

Come on out on March 5th and be a part of Johnson Creek Watershed Council's "Watershed Wide Event." Come plant native trees and shrubs to help restore the Johnson Creek Watershed's native habitats, improve water quality and reduce the amount of stormwater entering the creek. Lunch will be provided at an afternoon celebration event. This project is in partnership with the Johnson Creek Watershed Council and the City of Gresham and is supported by the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District and Metro.

Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you can simply show up!

Contact Name: 
Jenny or Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
volunteer@friendsoftrees.org
Venue: 
Chastain Creek
Venue Details: 
Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The event will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes and get ready to have fun!
Cost: 
Free!!

Join Friends of Trees to Plant Native Plants and Trees!

Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
Hillsview Community Church, 23225 Southeast Borges Road
Damascus, OR 97089
United States

As part of the Rock Creek Partnership with SOLVE and the Clackamas River Basin Council, Friends of Trees is leading volunteer restoration events along the banks of Rock Creek and its tributaries. Rock Creek is a tributary to the Clackamas River and supports numerous species of wildlife, including salmonids. This project is supported with funding from Clackamas County Water Environment Services, on behalf of Clackamas Service District No. 1.

Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you can simply show up!

 

Contact Name: 
Jenny or Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
volunteer@friendsoftrees.org
Venue: 
Rock Creek Headwaters
Venue Details: 
Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The planting will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes and get ready to have fun!
Cost: 
Free!!

Join Friends of Trees at Jack City Park!

Saturday, February 20, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
12668 SW 127th Ave.
Tigard, OR 97223
United States

Friends of Trees is recruiting for awesome volunteers to plant native trees and plants at the beautiful Jack City Park.

This event is in partnership with the City of Tigard and Clean Water Services. This planting is part of the Tree For All campaign which has planted over three million native plants in the Tualatin River Watershed in the past decade! Clean Water Services, Friends of Trees, thousands of volunteers, other non-profits, city partners, and private landowners will be working together this season to continue the success of this program.

Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you can simply show up!

Contact Name: 
Jenny or Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
volunteer@friendsoftrees.org
Venue: 
Jack City Park
Venue Details: 
Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The event will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes and get ready to have fun!
Cost: 
Free!!

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