Urban Forestry

Join Friends of Trees to Plant Native Trees!

Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
8100 SW Wilsonville Rd
Wilsonville, OR 97070
United States
Park/Trail: 

Join Friends of Trees as we plant native trees and shrubs and remove invasive English ivy from Memorial Park. We will be working near the forest shelter in the park near the banks of the Willamette River.

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: 
Memorial 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!!

Restore Habitat at Kelly Butte!

Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Johnson Creek Watershed Council
Categories: 

Join Johnson Creek Watershed Council and Friends of Trees for a day of restoring habitat in this beautiful park. We will be removing invasive plants and spreading mulch to prepare for planting this winter. Join us for a day of hard work outdoors and friendly conversation. 

Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help out. Work tools and refreshments are provided. Volunteers should dress accordingly to the weather and prepare to work in muddy or wet conditions.

RSVP to Danielle at danielle@jcwc.org or by calling 503-652-7477.

Contact Name: 
Danielle Miles
Contact Phone: 
503-652-7477
Contact Email: 
danielle@jcwc.org
Venue: 
Kelly Butte Natural Area
Venue Details: 
2850 Southeast 103rd Avenue Portland, OR 97266 United States

Restore Habitat at Tideman Johnson Park!

Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Johnson Creek Watershed Council
Categories: 

Join Johnson Creek Watershed Council, Friends of Tideman Johnson ,and a youth crew from Impact NW for a day of restoring habitat in this beautiful park. We will be removing invasive plants and spreading mulch to prepare for planting this winter. Join us for a day of hard work outdoors and friendly conversation. 

The work party will run from 9:00 am to 12:00pm. Volunteers are welcome to join our crew from  Impact NW and continue working until 2:00pm.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help out. Work tools and refreshments are provided. Volunteers should dress accordingly to the weather and prepare to work in muddy or wet conditions.

RSVP to Danielle at danielle@jcwc.org or by calling 503-652-7477.

Contact Name: 
Danielle Miles
Contact Phone: 
503-652-7477
Contact Email: 
danielle@jcwc.org
Venue: 
Tideman Johnson Park
Venue Details: 
SE 37th Ave & Tenino St Portland, OR 97202

Spring Park Planting and Restoration Tour

Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Willamette Riverkeeper
Address: 
1880 SE Sparrow
Milwaukie, OR 97222
United States

Willamette Riverkeeper, North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District, the Island Station Neighborhood, and the North Clackamas Urban Watershed Council invite you to join us for a fall planting event at  Spring Park Natural Area. The park is currently undergoing a major restoration to both the trail system and the Willamette River side channel adjacent to the park. This planting event will be your first opportunity to see all the major improvements and learn more about this details of this exciting restoration project. Ultimately, the project will be of great benefit to fish, wildlife, and our community- and this is your chance to get involved by helping us to plant the old trail!

When: Saturday, 11/21 from 9:00am - 12:00pm

Details: Please wear sturdy and shoes, dress for the weather and bring water! Gloves and other planting tool supplies will be provided. By volunteering at this event you will receive a discount on dinner at Amadeus Manor.  All ages and abilities are welcome to attend, and better yet, lunch will be provided by Cha-Cha-Cha! 

To Register: please email marci@willametteriverkeeper.org
 

Contact Name: 
Marci Krass
Contact Phone: 
503-223-6418
Contact Email: 
marci@willametteriverkeeper.org
Venue: 
Spring Park Natural Area
Venue Details: 
This Natural Area is owned and managed by North Clackamas Parks and Recreation. Volunteers will meet at the main entrance to Spring Park which is located at 1880 S.E. Sparrow St. in Milwaukie. There is limited street parking so for this event, parking is available at the nearby Amadeus Manor.
Cost: 
FREE

Guide Kids Through a Museum of Living Trees

Tuesday, November 17, 2015 - 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Hoyt Arboretum Friends
Address: 
4000 SW Fairview Ave.
Portland, OR 97221
United States
Categories: 

Visitors of all ages come to the Hoyt Arboretum and we are excited to offer a new way for our younger visitors to learn about this Living Museum. We are developing a tour program focused on teaching environmental science and conservation to kids, but to make it a success, we need to train up some amazing tour guides - that's where YOU come in. If you are interested in leading groups of kids through the arboretum, playing fun nature games, and helping a new generation learn about the wonders of nature, please consider coming to our training on Tuesday, November 17th, from 3:30 pm to 6 pm at the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.

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

Tree Planting Volunteers Needed in East Portland Neighborhoods with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
11560 SE Market St
Portland, OR 97216
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 the Centennial, Glenfair, Hazelwood, and Mill Park neighborhoods on Saturday, Jan. 23rd!

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! 

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 & Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Cost: 
Free!
CI Initiatives: 

Tree Planting Volunteers Needed in SE Portland Neighborhoods with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, January 16, 2016 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
6148 SE Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
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 the Creston-Kenilworth, Foster-Powell, Mt. Scott, and Reed neighborhoods on Saturday, Jan. 16th!

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! 

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 & Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Mt. Scott Learning Center
Cost: 
Free!
CI Initiatives: 

Tree Planting Volunteers Needed in Central Vancouver with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, January 16, 2016 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
9600 E Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98664
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 Central Vancouver on Saturday, Jan. 16th!

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! 

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 & Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Evergreen Bible Church
Cost: 
Free!
CI Initiatives: 

Tree Planting Volunteers Needed in SE Portland Neighborhoods with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
5329 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Portland, OR 97206
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 the Brentwood-Darlington, Woodstock, Sellwood-Moreland, and Eastmoreland neighborhoods on Saturday, Dec. 12th!

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! 

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 & Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish
Cost: 
Free!
CI Initiatives: 

Tree Planting Volunteers Needed at Dharma Rain Zen Center (NE Portland) with Friends of Trees

Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
8510 NE Siskiyou St
Portland, OR 97220
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 at Dharma Rain Zen Center on Saturday, Nov. 21st!

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! 

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 & Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Dharma Rain Zen Center
Cost: 
Free!
CI Initiatives: 

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