Urban Forestry

Home Orchard Society 41st Annual Fruit Propagation Fair

Sunday, March 20, 2016 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Home Orchard Society
Categories: 

Join Home Orchard Society for the 41st Annual Fruit Propagation Fair!

Sunday March 20th, 10am - 4pm
Clackamas County Fairgrounds - 694 NE 4th Ave, Canby, OR

This event will be held at the main pavilion at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds. In a few short hours, we'll sell hundreds of rootstocks, give away thousands of scions, graft untold numbers of trees, complete our Make-A-Tree orders, and help lots of folks launch into the pleasure of growing good fruit at home!

Free with entry - hundreds of varieties of scions!
Arrive early for best selection of apple, pear, cherry, plum, persimmon, and peach scions!
Free cuttings: grapes, kiwis, and several varieties of berry bushes!
Rootstocks & plants for sale!
HOS experts will answer your fruit growing questions!
Mason bee supplies (we'll have empty tubes and a limited number of clean cocoons - boxes of 20 for $25, we will not have tubes of dormant bees as in years past)
Plus ... custom grafting, fruit tree growing publications, door prizes, & more!

Admission:

- $5 for members (family $10)

- $7 for non-members (family $12)

- Free if you join HOS at this show!

If you would like to volunteer for the show, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator for this event, Jacqueline Freeman, at friendlyhaven@gmail.com. If you volunteer, your admission fee will be waived.

Venue: 
Clackamas County Fairgrounds Canby OR
Cost: 
$5 to $12
CI Initiatives: 

Young Fruit Trees & Berries Workshop

Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Portland Fruit Tree Project

Young Fruit Trees & Berries: Planning, Selection, Planting, & Care
Sunday April 17th, 1pm - 4pm
SE Portland, Pleasant Valley neighborhood
 
April is a good month to plant fruit trees and berry bushes. Learn which types are the best to grow in the sun, shade, and containers.  Emphasis on: organic methods, easiest to grow, most productive varieties and techniques, sustainability.

In this informative workshop you will learn the basics of fruit tree and berry selection in order to choose an appropriate variety for your space. This fun workshop will be an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the various factors one should consider when selecting a fruit tree or berry plant for a given site. We'll do some hands-on planting together and participants will also learn some basic steps for young (0-4 yrs) tree and berry care.

<<Click here to register now>>

About the instructor: 
Jeffrey Harrison holds an M.A. in literary theory and has tutored writers of all ages at Street Roots, PCC - Rock Creek, and in online services.  His landscape contracting company is in its 7th year of providing consultation and building services to enhance native ecology, beauty, and sustainability.  He has also provided education and leadership to volunteers at Portland Fruit Tree Project for the past 4 years through the Tree Care Teams program.  He enjoys writing poetry and songs to sing and play on his guitar.

This workshop will be hosted by one of our registered tree owners in SE Portland, Pleasant Valley neighborhood. 

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

<<Click here to register now>>

Contact Name: 
Haley
Contact Phone: 
503-284-6106
Contact Email: 
treecare@portlandfruit.org
Venue: 
SE Portland, Pleasant Valley Neighborhood
Venue Details: 
The location address and other details will be provided after you register.
Cost: 
$25 sliding scale

Bark Grafting Workshop with Portland Fruit Tree Project

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Portland Fruit Tree Project

Bark Grafting
Saturday April 2nd, 10am - 1pm
NE Portland, Woodlawn neighborhood
 

In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basic techniques of bark grafting (topworking). This method of grafting will allow you to combine different varieties and species of fruit into a single tree during the Spring season. This fun workshop will be an opportunity for you to gain a basic understanding of different grafting methods and when they should be used.

<<Click here to register now>>

About the instructor:

Rick Shory has always worked with plants. In addition to gardening, he has grown and pruned fruit trees, including over 30 years experience grafting. In 2010, he returned to the Pacific Northwest after ten years in Colorado, where he worked in environmental field research and had a home orchard and permaculture. His botanical specialization is grasses.

 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: 
NE Portland, Woodlawn Neighborhood
Venue Details: 
The location address and other details will be provided after you register.
Cost: 
$25 sliding scale

Whip Grafting Workshop With Portland Fruit Tree Project

Saturday, March 26, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Portland Fruit Tree Project

Whip Grafting
Saturday March 26th, 10am - 1pm
NE Portland, Vernon neighborhood
 
In this fun, hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of grafting, the most common method of fruit tree propagation. Learn why and how grafting is done, what root stock and scion wood are and which ones to use. You'll get to bring home a fruit tree that you grafted yourself and come away ready to propagate more fruit trees on your own! Additional trees & rootstocks will also be available for purchase at the workshop.

<<Click here to register now>>

About the instructor:

Rick Shory has always worked with plants. In addition to gardening, he has grown and pruned fruit trees, including over 30 years experience grafting. In 2010, he returned to the Pacific Northwest after ten years in Colorado, where he worked in environmental field research and had a home orchard and permaculture garden. His botanical specialization is grasses.

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

<<Click here to register now>>

Contact Name: 
Haley
Contact Phone: 
503-284-6106
Contact Email: 
treecare@portlandfruit.org
Venue: 
NE Portland, Vernon Neighborhood
Venue Details: 
The location address and other details will be provided after you register.
Cost: 
$25, sliding scale

Volunteer Paddle Team Orientation: Part 2

Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Address: 
7040 NE 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97218
United States
Categories: 

Each year the Columbia Slough Watershed Council hosts dozens of educational paddling events that expose adults and children to the wonders of the Columbia Slough. We're seeking novice to advanced paddlers who would like to volunteer to assist with our Twilight Paddles, Slough School kids' paddles and our summer festivals. Orientation Part 1 will focus on the logistical aspects of this volunteer team. Orientation Part 2 will include on-water skill building. Volunteers must attend each session.

Scheduling is flexible. Volunteers are expected to commit to 1-2 programs per month over the paddle season (May through August) with the option to continue with Fall programming. Before orientation, volunteers complete a short, informal interview with the Council's Volunteer Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*    Assist staff members with canoe and kayak-based educational and recreational activities
*    Monitor and lead volunteers in the paddling area at events
*    Facilitate safe, inclusive on-water activities with kids and adults
*    Perform routine maintenance on boats and paddling equipment 

Minimum Qualifications
*    Novice to advanced canoeing and kayaking skills
*    Strong communication, teamwork and leadership skills
*    Able to work in variable outdoor conditions, sometimes cold and/or rainy and dark
*    Able to take direction and initiative, provide leadership when needed
*    Comfortable working with children and adults
*    Able to lift 30 pounds overhead

To apply
Please send a brief letter of interest to Hanna Davis at Hanna.Davis@columbiaslough.org describing your experience and interest or call (503) 281-1132 to schedule a time to speak over the phone.

Contact Name: 
Karen Carrillo
Contact Phone: 
503-281-1132
Contact Email: 
karen.carrillo@columbiaslough.org
Venue: 
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park
Cost: 
Free

Brunch with the Birds

Friday, April 22, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Address: 
7040 NE 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97218
United States
Categories: 

Celebrate Earth Day with us!

Enjoy a guided tour with local expert and author, James L. Davis.
We'll walk around the trails looking for birds before enjoying a delicious lunch from the Council.  Space is limited to 20 people; suitable for adults and children 12 & up. 

Advance registration required. $5 suggested donation.

Contact Name: 
Karen Carrillo
Contact Phone: 
503-281-1132
Contact Email: 
karen.carrillo@columbiaslough.org
Venue: 
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park
Cost: 
$5 suggested donation

Volunteer Naturalist Training at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Friday, April 8, 2016 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Learn about the nature and culture of your local area while making friends and getting outdoors! Join us for a fun and engaging four-day naturalist training to explore topics in wildlife, history, and Chinookan Culture.

Be the friendly guide that connects people of all ages and backgrounds to the land. Work with us this spring and summer on projects with the public, connecting people of all ages and backgrounds to the outdoors while enjoying a unique natural area.

No experience needed! Volunteers do the following and more...

  • Exploring trails with students during field trips
  • Welcoming and orienting visitors to two Refuges in the area
  • Connecting people to local culture in the Plankhouse
  • Engaging people in learning during special events

We will meet four Fridays in April at both Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (Ridgefield, WA) and at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge (Washougal, WA). Training is 10 am to 3 pm on April 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th.

Contact Park Ranger Josie Finley at 360-887-4106 or by email at Josie_Finley@fws.gov to learn more about this training series and other ways you can get involved.

Contact Name: 
Josie Finley
Contact Phone: 
360-887-4106
Contact Email: 
josie_finley@fws.gov
Venue: 
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Cost: 
None!

Asian Gypsy Moth Workshop

Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Oregon Forest Pest Detectors
Address: 
8427 N Central St, Portland, OR 97203
Portland, OR 97203
United States

The Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) and the European Gypsy Moth are recognized threats for Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. We can protect our trees if we act fast, are vigilant, and on the lookout for this pest.

The Oregon Forest Pest Detector program is now offering three education opportunities in spring 2016 for community members and OFPD program graduates. The AGM training program consists of: (1) one online learning module on AGM and EGM(link below), and (2) a two-hour field workshop at St Johns Community Center in North Portland.

Together, the online training and workshop will familiarize you with the history, life cycle, and pest management/control of EGM and AGM; and how you can help by surveying for egg masses and pupal cases at home or at work.

AGM Workshop dates: February 26th, February 27th, and March 4th. Choose one date. Each workshop goes from 10-noon, and is free.

Register for this training, and other upcoming OFPD trainings at: http://pestdetector.forestry.oregonstate.edu/programs/asian-gypsy-moth

Contact Name: 
Brandy Saffell
Contact Email: 
Brandy.Saffell@oregonstate.edu
Venue: 
St. Johns Community Center
Cost: 
free
CI Initiatives: 

Asian Gypsy Moth Workshop

Friday, February 26, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Oregon Forest Pest Detectors
Address: 
8427 N Central St, Portland, OR 97203
Portland, OR 97203
United States
Park/Trail: 

The Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) and the European Gypsy Moth are recognized threats for Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. We can protect our trees if we act fast, are vigilant, and on the lookout for this pest.

The Oregon Forest Pest Detector program is now offering three education opportunities in spring 2016 for community members and OFPD program graduates. The AGM training program consists of: (1) one online learning module on AGM and EGM(link below), and (2) a two-hour field workshop at St Johns Community Center in North Portland.

Together, the online training and workshop will familiarize you with the history, life cycle, and pest management/control of EGM and AGM; and how you can help by surveying for egg masses and pupal cases at home or at work.

AGM Workshop dates: February 26th, February 27th, and March 4th. Choose one date. Each workshop goes from 10-noon, and is free.

Register for this training, and other upcoming OFPD trainings at:
http://pestdetector.forestry.oregonstate.edu/programs/asian-gypsy-moth

Contact Name: 
Brandy Saffell
Contact Email: 
Brandy.Saffell@oregonstate.edu
Venue: 
St. Johns Community Center
Cost: 
free
CI Initiatives: 

Asian Gypsy Moth control - open house meeting

Saturday, February 20, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Oregon Dept of Agriculture
Address: 
James John Elementary
7439 N. Charleston Ave.
Portland, OR 97203
United States

The Asian gypsy moth has been detected in north Portland.

Come to a public open house to learn more about the gypsy moth threat, the proposed control plan, and get your questions answered.

View the Environmental Assessment here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/ea/downloads/2016/gm-multnomah-oregon-ea.pdf

Contact Name: 
Clint Burfitt
Contact Phone: 
1-800-525-0137
Contact Email: 
gypsymoth@oda.state.or.us
Venue: 
James John Elementary
Cost: 
free

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - Urban Forestry