Urban Forestry

Spring Tree Care with Portland Fruit Tree Project

Sunday, May 22, 2016 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Portland Fruit Tree Project

Spring Tree Care: Pest & Disease Management/Fruit Thinning
Sunday May 22nd, 1pm - 4pm
SW Portland, Washington County, off Canyon Rd
 

In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of springtime pest and disease assessment and fruit thinning to increase the health and abundance of local fruit trees! This fun workshop will be an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the different types of pests and diseases commonly found in the Portland area as well as the importance and how-to of fruit thinning. If you have samples of pest and/or disease affected fruit, leaves, or twigs - please bring them to the workshop in a sealed container so we can try to ID them

<<Click here to register now>>

About the instructor:

Heidi Noordijk studied horticulture at Michigan State University and Cornell University - specializing in pomology (tree fruits). Heidi has participated in research projects involving apple tree physiology, berry production, and tree fruit entomology. Heidi has also worked on various orchards and farms in the PNW and east coast. Heidi currently works for OSU's Small Farms program.

 The location address and other details will be provided after you register.

<<Click here to register now>>

Contact Name: 
Haley
Contact Phone: 
5032846106
Contact Email: 
treecare@portlandfruit.org
Venue: 
SW Portland, Washington County
Venue Details: 
The location address and other details will be provided after you register.
Cost: 
$25 sliding scale

Cathlapotle Plankhouse Spring Opening

Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
28908 N. Main Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

Where:  Cathlapotle Plankhouse at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge: 28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642

When:  April 17, 2016

What: The Cathlapotle Plankhouse re-opens for the 2016 season on April 17th, 2016. The season will kick off with a special second Sunday event featuring the latest in Cathlapotle Village archaeology, artifacts excavated from the Cathlapotle site on display, and guided hikes highlighting spring and a family friendly hike focusing on Refuge Wildlife. The Plankhouse will be open for visitors from 12pm-4pm, and there will be kids' activities as well. 

**The Cathlapotle Plankhouse will now be open most weekends from 12pm-4pm. Every second Sunday of the month the Plankhouse will host a special event with speakers, guided hikes, and children's activities. For more information on the upcoming events, visit www.ridgefieldfriends.org.**

12pm: Naturalist Lead Family Hike

Join a Naturalist on the trail exploring the wildlife that live at the Refuge. This hour long walk will meet at the Plankhouse, and is geared towards families. Meet in front of the Plankhouse.

1pm: Presentation "What's new at Cathlapotle? Lots!"

Cathlapotle is one of the best preserved Chinookan Village sites along the Lower Columbia River, making it a tremendous window into the lives of Chinookan Peoples before contact with Euro-Americans in the early 1800s. Ken Ames, Professor Emeritus at Portland State University and one of the leading scholars in Lower Columbia River Archaeology will share the latest findings to come out of Cathlapotle, and connect these stories to the lands we all call home.

2pm: Spring Ethnobotany Hike

Join a Refuge Naturalist for a walk on the Oaks to Wetlands Trail discussing spring plants and their relationship with Chinookan culture. Participants should be prepared for a 2 mile hike on moderately uneven terrain. Meet at the Plankhouse.

12pm - 4pm: Plankhouse Tours and Children's Activities

Tour the Plankhouse on your own or guided by our experienced volunteers. Children's activities will be available as well.

Cost:   Refuge admission is $3 per vehicle

Contact: Sarah Hill, Plankhouse Coordinator; 360.887.4106/plankhouse@gmail.com

For wheelchair access to this event, please contact Sarah prior to the event date.

Contact Name: 
Sarah Hill
Contact Phone: 
360.887.4106
Contact Email: 
plankhouse@gmail.com
Venue: 
Cathlapotle Plankhouse (Carty Unit)
Venue Details: 
The Cathlapotle Plankhouse is a full-scale Chinookan Plankhouse located on the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. It was built based on archaeological evidence from the Cathlapotle archaeological site located on the refuge property. This archaeological site is what remains of the town of Cathlapotle, a Chinookan town encountered by Lewis and Clark on their expedition.
Cost: 
$3.00 admission to the refuge

Spring Tree Care with Portland Fruit Tree Project

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Portland Fruit Tree Project

Spring Tree Care: Pest & Disease Management/Fruit Thinning
Tuesday May 17th, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
SE Portland, Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood
 

In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of springtime pest and disease assessment and fruit thinning to increase the health and abundance of local fruit trees! This fun workshop will be an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the different types of pests and diseases commonly found in the Portland area as well as the importance and how-to of fruit thinning. If you have samples of pest and/or disease affected fruit, leaves, or twigs - please bring them to the workshop in a sealed container so we can try to ID them

<<Click here to register now>>

About the instructor:

Heidi Noordijk studied horticulture at Michigan State University and Cornell University - specializing in pomology (tree fruits). Heidi has participated in research projects involving apple tree physiology, berry production, and tree fruit entomology. Heidi has also worked on various orchards and farms in the PNW and east coast. Heidi currently works for OSU's Small Farms program.

 The location address and other details will be provided after you register.

<<Click here to register now>>

Contact Name: 
Haley
Contact Phone: 
5032846106
Contact Email: 
treecare@portlandfruit.org
Venue: 
Brentwood Darlington Neighborhood
Venue Details: 
The location address and other details will be provided after you register.
Cost: 
$25 sliding scale

Children's Storytime and Tour through the Redwoods

Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Hoyt Arboretum Friends
Address: 
4000 SW Fairview Blvd.
Portland, OR 97221
United States
Categories: 

Join Hoyt Arboretum educators in our library for a reading of Jason Chin's Redwoods followed by a tour through the redwoods, dawn redwoods, and sequoias.

Contact Name: 
Becky Schreiber
Contact Phone: 
(503) 823-1649
Contact Email: 
info@hoytarboretum.org
Venue: 
Hoyt Arboretum Visitor's Center
Venue Details: 
No registration necessary. Children should be prepared for all types of weather conditions; boots or sturdy shoes are recommended and bring a jacket, camera and water.
Cost: 
FREE
CI Initiatives: 

Guided Tours of the Hoyt Arboretum

Saturday, May 7, 2016 - 12:00pm
Hoyt Arboretum Friends
Address: 
4000 SW Fairview Blvd.
Portland, OR 97221
United States
Categories: 

Weekly Saturday tours of the Hoyt Arboretum begin May 7 through October 29.  Trained tour guides will lead visitors through the trails of the arboretum each tour focused on a particular family of trees or seasonal highlights.

Contact Name: 
Becky Schreiber
Contact Phone: 
(503) 823-1649
Contact Email: 
info@hoytarboretum.org
Venue: 
Hoyt Arboretum Visitor's Center
Venue Details: 
Meet at the Visitor's Center, registration is not required.
Cost: 
$3 Non-members, Free HAF members
CI Initiatives: 

Spring Blossom Tour at Hoyt Arboretum

Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 12:00pm
Hoyt Arboretum Friends
Address: 
4000 SW Fairview Blvd.
Portland, OR 97221
United States
Categories: 

Take a guided tour through Hoyt Arboretum to see, smell and learn about the season's colorful blooms.

Contact Name: 
Becky Schreiber
Contact Phone: 
(503) 823-1649
Contact Email: 
info@hoytarboretum.org
Venue: 
Hoyt Arboretum Visitor's Center
Cost: 
FREE
CI Initiatives: 

Guided Tour of Native Conifers at Hoyt Arboretum

Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 12:00pm
Hoyt Arboretum Friends
Address: 
4000 SW Fairview Blvd.
Portland, OR 97221
United States
Categories: 

Tour and learn about the Northwest's native conifers with guide Ken Denniston.

Contact Name: 
Becky Schreiber
Contact Phone: 
(503) 823-1649
Contact Email: 
info@hoytarboretum.org
Venue: 
Hoyt Arboretum Visitor's Center
Cost: 
FREE
CI Initiatives: 

Tour the Hoyt Arboretum Magnolia Collection

Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 12:00pm
Hoyt Arboretum Friends
Address: 
4000 SW Fairview Blvd.
Portland, OR 97221
United States
Categories: 

Join Hoyt Arboretum Curator, Martin Nicholson for a tour and learn about the spectacular magnolia collection, in flower in early spring.

Contact Name: 
Becky Schreiber
Contact Phone: 
(503) 823-1649
Contact Email: 
info@hoytarboretum.org
Venue: 
Hoyt Arboretum Visitor's Center
Cost: 
FREE
CI Initiatives: 

Tall Tree Tales

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 12:30pm
Hoyt Arboretum Friends
Address: 
4000 SW Fairview Blvd.
Portland, OR 97221
United States
Categories: 

Join master storyteller Cleve Friedman for an entertaining and education tour through the Hoyt Arboretum.

Contact Name: 
Becky Schreiber
Contact Phone: 
(503) 823-1649
Contact Email: 
info@hoytarboretum.org
Venue Details: 
Hoyt Arboretum, Visitor Center
Cost: 
FREE
CI Initiatives: 

Tall Tree Tales – Guided Tour of Hoyt Arboretum

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hoyt Arboretum Friends
Address: 
4000 SW Fairview Blvd.
Portland, OR 97221
United States

Join master storyteller Cleve Friedman for an entertaining and educational tour through the arboretum. Meet at the Visitor Center; registration is not required.

Contact Name: 
Lorraine Brooks
Contact Phone: 
503-823-4477
Contact Email: 
lorraine.brooks@portlandoregon.gov
Venue: 
Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center
Cost: 
Free

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