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Interested in planting trees? Meeting some neat people? Obtaining a few service learning hours? Then please join us!

Tranquil Park is a 4.5 acre green space in Wilsonville. The City of Wilsonville and Friends of Trees are working to restore a healthy, native understory and plant later-succession conifers like Hemlock and Cedar. We will be planting native trees and shrubs as well as removing ivy and other invasive plants from the area.

Please arrive by 8:45am to enjoy some hot coffee and breakfast treats and get assigned a crew. 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 or boots.

RSVPs are not required (although we do appreciate knowing about groups larger than 5 members).  Please contact Andy or Jenny at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

You are invited to take part in this rewarding and enriching opportunity at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteer Naturalists welcome students, accompany field trips, help facilitate opportunistic learning, and conduct a select number of lessons. During the winter training, volunteers will gain skills in interpretation, environmental education, working with children, and they will learn about the history of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. The four-session training will take place on Thursdays from 9am-3pm: February 28th, March 7th, March 14th, and March 21st.
Volunteer Naturalist training is free, but registration is required. 
Visit www.fws.gov/tualatinriver/getinvolved.html or contact Gardiner at gardiner_platt@fws.gov or (503) 625-5944 for an application and more information.

Spend MLK Day on the Refuge planting native trees in critical riparian habitat! All work days are from 9 am to 12:30 pm rain or shine. Wear waterproof footwear, bring gloves, and dress for the weather. Light refreshments and hot drinks will be provided. All volunteers must sign a volunteer service agreement (if under 18 must be signed by parent or guardian) which can be found at: http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/ridgefield/getinvolved.html.

Do you have availability on a Wednesday morning and want to come out and plant trees leaving a lasting legacy in King City? 

If so then please join us at 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!

Friends of Trees and Clean Water Services are continuing our efforts to enhance wetland vegetation in King City Park, which is adjacent to the Tualatin River.

RSVPs are not required unless you're in a group larger than 5 people. Please contact Andy or Jenny at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there! Curious about our other tree planting events?  Please see our online calendar for all our planting dates and locations.

Join or lead a Tree Care Team in 2013!

Learn tree care skills while helping to improve the health and productivity of urban fruit trees!

Each Tree Care Team will care for a cluster of PFTP-registered fruit trees, visiting each tree once per season to complete the full spectrum of care. Each team is instructed & guided by two 'Team Leaders' with experience and skills in organic fruit tree care. This is a unique opportunity to develop strong skills in organic fruit tree care, meet new people, and care for trees providing food to your community!

Members and Leaders will participate in ten 3-hour work-parties over an 11-month period (January-November, 2013). Topics/tasks will include: Winter & Summer Pruning, Young Tree Training & Care, Pest & Disease Management, Fruit Thinning, and more. At the end of the program you will receive a certificate of completion.Volunteer position descriptions: Tree Care Team Member Tree Care Team Leader

To apply: Call 503-284-6106 or email bob@portlandfruit.org to request an application form.