Urban Forestry

Tree Planting Volunteers Needed in Montavilla, Mount Tabor, South Tabor Neighborhoods with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
2700 SE 67th Ave
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 for some tree planting in Montavilla, Mount Tabor, and South Tabor neighborhoods we'll be meeting at Trinity Fellowship on Saturday, Nov. 14th!

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: 
Trinity Fellowship
Cost: 
Free!
CI Initiatives: 

Portland Fruit Tree Project Parkrose Community Orchard Groundbreaking and Planting!

Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Portland Fruit Tree Project
Address: 
12505 NE Halsey St.,
Portland, OR 97230
United States

Located at Parkrose Community United Church of Christ, Parkrose Community Orchard is the future home of dozens of fruit trees, edible shrubs and berries. Come help us make it a reality! Tools and refreshments will be provided and children are invited to join in on the fun.

To register, phone Gareth at 503-284-6106 or register online at www.tinyurl.com/ParkroseOrchard

Contact Name: 
Gareth Stacke
Contact Phone: 
503-284-6106
Contact Email: 
gareth@portlandfruit.org
Cost: 
Free!
CI Initiatives: 

Crew Leader Training with Friends of Trees!

Thursday, November 12, 2015 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
1315 SE 20th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
United States

Friends of Trees is seeking new Crew Leaders for the upcoming November-April tree planting season! Being a Crew Leader is a great way to meet neat people, develop valuable leadership skills, learn how to plant trees the right way, and contribute to greening Portland Metro area parks and neighborhoods. Learn more and register for our trainings HERE; space limited!  The trainings are Saturday, Oct 31st and Thursday, Nov 12th.

The Oct 31st training is with our Green Space program (http://bit.ly/greenspaceprogram). This program plants small native trees and shrubs in natural areas and green spaces to restore native habitat and improve watershed health. Many planting sites are located in greater Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas Counties and not accessible by public transportation; a personal vehicle is helpful to be a Green Space Crew Leader.

The November 12th training is for our Neighborhood Trees program (http://bit.ly/neighborhoodtreesprogram) which plants large 8-12' street and yard trees with homeowners and planting volunteers in eastside Portland neighborhoods, as well as in Vancouver, Beaverton, and Oregon City. Plantings are largely accessible by bike or public transportation.

Crew Leaders help teach Friends of Trees volunteers how to plant trees and work together as a team. Each Crew Leader commits to guiding small groups of planters at 4 or more Saturday morning plantings throughout the planting season.

You'll wear a Friends of Trees vest at weekend plantings and receive the respect and admiration of the volunteers on your crew, as well as receive a coveted Tree Team t-shirt and great food (a hallmark of all of our planting events).  To reach an account of a current Crew Leader after his first year with Friends of Trees, check out this fun blog post.

Join this fun and energetic team by signing up for a required training. For more information or to register, follow THIS LINK.  We look forward to working with you to plant more trees in the Portland Metro area!

Any questions?  Please don't hesitate to contact Jenny or Randi in the Volunteer & Outreach Program at Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org or 503-595-0213.  We hope to work with you soon!

Contact Name: 
Jenny Bedell-Stiles & Randi Orth
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Hinson Church Annex
Cost: 
Free!

Crew Leader Training with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, October 31, 2015 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
5151 NW Cornell Rd
Portland, OR 97210
United States
Park/Trail: 

Friends of Trees is seeking new Crew Leaders for the upcoming November-April tree planting season! Being a Crew Leader is a great way to meet neat people, develop valuable leadership skills, learn how to plant trees the right way, and contribute to greening Portland Metro area parks and neighborhoods. Learn more and register for our trainings HERE; space limited!  The trainings are Saturday, Oct 31st and Thursday, Nov 12th.

The Oct 31st training is with our Green Space program (http://bit.ly/greenspaceprogram). This program plants small native trees and shrubs in natural areas and green spaces to restore native habitat and improve watershed health. Many planting sites are located in greater Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas Counties and not accessible by public transportation; a personal vehicle is helpful to be a Green Space Crew Leader.

The November 12th training is for our Neighborhood Trees program (http://bit.ly/neighborhoodtreesprogram) which plants large 8-12' street and yard trees with homeowners and planting volunteers in eastside Portland neighborhoods, as well as in Vancouver, Beaverton, and Oregon City. Plantings are largely accessible by bike or public transportation.

Crew Leaders help teach Friends of Trees volunteers how to plant trees and work together as a team. Each Crew Leader commits to guiding small groups of planters at 4 or more Saturday morning plantings throughout the planting season.

You'll wear a Friends of Trees vest at weekend plantings and receive the respect and admiration of the volunteers on your crew, as well as receive a coveted Tree Team t-shirt and great food (a hallmark of all of our planting events).  To reach an account of a current Crew Leader after his first year with Friends of Trees, check out this fun blog post.

Join this fun and energetic team by signing up for a required training. For more information or to register, follow THIS LINK.  We look forward to working with you to plant more trees in the Portland Metro area!

Any questions?  Please don't hesitate to contact Jenny or Randi in the Volunteer & Outreach Program at Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org or 503-595-0213.  We hope to work with you soon!

Contact Name: 
Jenny Bedell-Stiles & Randi Orth
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Audubon Society of Portland
Cost: 
Free!

Fall Native Plant Sale at Tualatin Hills Nature Park

Saturday, October 3, 2015 - 2:00pm
Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97003
United States
Categories: 

Blanketflower is a showy, beautiful plant that attracts a variety of butterflies and pollinators. It will be available for purchase on Oct. 3.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503-629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Tualatin Hills Nature Park
Venue Details: 
Tualatin Hills Nature Park, in the heart of Beaverton, is a remarkably diverse 222-acre wildlife preserve with wetlands, forests and streams that are habitat to insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. This nature park is a fascinating place to observe seasonal changes, such as the migration of rough-skinned newts to their breeding ponds or the waves of spring wildflowers or breeding birds. For hikers, birders and botanists of all ages, the mosaic of habitats within the park offers much to be discovered. The park features about five miles of trail; 1.5 miles of trails are paved, while the remaining 3.5 miles are well-maintained, soft-surface trails. The Oak Trail and sections of the Vine Maple Trail are paved and wheelchair accessible. The Tualatin Hills Nature Park is a wildlife preserve, so we ask that you please leave your dogs and other pets at home when you come to visit.
Cost: 
Free

Birdfest & Bluegrass Nature Festival

Friday, October 2, 2015 - 6:30pm to Sunday, October 4, 2015 - 4:30pm
Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
28908 NW Main Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

Visitors can enjoy bird, plant and nature tours and presentations by regional experts who will share fun facts and information about Southwest Washington's unique ecoregion. Archeologist-led walks will follow in the footsteps of Native Americans and Lewis & Clark to notable sites within
the refuge. These include a visit to a replica of a Cathlapotle plankhouse built by hand using ancient techniques
and tools. A traditional salmon bake will be held Sunday afternoon with complimentary samplings.
Children's activities in downtown Ridgefield will include the Audubon Society Live bird show and birds on display,
craft stations, games, a storytelling tent and more. Special offerings on both days include guided kayak and canoe tours, a night hike, Kiwa Trail tour and the spectacular sandhill crane tours at dawn and dusk. These tours are offered on a limited basis and fill quickly, with reservations and fees required. Visitors can also get an early start on Christmas shopping. An expanded birders' marketplace will offer great buys
on garden items, pottery, art, photography, birdhouses, clothes, books and other items. Food booths will be open
throughout the weekend.
 

Birdfest and Bluegrass is a non-profit festival hosted by Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge to encourage
appreciation for the wonders of nature and this special wildlife refuge.

Contact Name: 
Eric Anderson
Contact Phone: 
360-887-4106
Contact Email: 
Eric Anderson <eric_anderson@fws.gov>
Venue: 
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Cost: 
Most events are free

Baltimore Woods Land Care Day

Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
Baltimore Avenue at North Decatur Street
Portland, OR 97203
United States

Friends of Baltimore Woods is teaming up with SOLVE to help restore a vital urban Oak Woodland.  Join us August 1st for invasive plant removal and mulching native trees to improve habitat and water quality.  Tools and gloves, as well as drinking water, will be provided onsite (but feel free to bring your own water bottle too).  This can be messy work, so please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/baltimore-woods-land-care-day

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Baltimore Woods
Venue Details: 
Meet up on Baltimore Avenue at Decatur Street. We will be working in the gateway area next to Cathedral Park Place.
Cost: 
$0.00

East Portland Tree Scouting Day #2 with Portland Fruit Tree Project

Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Portland Fruit Tree Project
Address: 
11741 SE Foster Rd
Portland, OR 97226
United States

Help Portland Fruit Tree Project Register More Fruit Trees!

[scout snoopy picture]

East Portland has the greatest need for fresh, local produce and also the least amount of fruit trees registered with Portland Fruit Tree Project.  Let's fix that together!

You're invited to participate in one (or both!) of our upcoming East Portland Tree Scouting Days!  We'll provide training, lunch, and the fun :-)

All are welcome (New this year: Tree Scout Teams, so sign up with a friend or two!), but RSVP is required so we know how much lunch to prepare.  Also, bus tickets & mileage reimbursement is provided, upon request.

Here's what to do:

Sign up for July 11th - East Portland Neighborhood Office (1017 NE 117th Ave)
http://portlandfruit.org/scoutday

Sign up for July 25th - Zenger Farm (11741 SE Foster Rd.)
http://portlandfruit.org/scoutday1

Hope you can make it!

Contact Name: 
Bob Hatton
Contact Phone: 
503-284-6106
Contact Email: 
bob@portlandfruit.org
Venue: 
Zenger Farm
Cost: 
Free!

East Portland Tree Scouting Day #1 with Portland Fruit Tree Project

Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Portland Fruit Tree Project
Address: 
1017 NE 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97220
United States

Help Portland Fruit Tree Project Register More Fruit Trees!

East Portland has the greatest need for fresh, local produce and also the least amount of fruit trees registered with Portland Fruit Tree Project.  Let's fix that together!

You're invited to participate in one (or both!) of our upcoming East Portland Tree Scouting Days!  We'll provide training, lunch, and the fun :-)

All are welcome (New this year: Tree Scout Teams, so sign up with a friend or two!), but RSVP is required so we know how much lunch to prepare.  Also, bus tickets & mileage reimbursement is provided, upon request.

Here's what to do:

Sign up for July 11th - East Portland Neighborhood Office (1017 NE 117th Ave)
http://portlandfruit.org/scoutday

Sign up for July 25th - Zenger Farm (11741 SE Foster Rd.)
http://portlandfruit.org/scoutday1

Hope you can make it!

Contact Name: 
Bob Hatton
Contact Phone: 
503-284-6106
Contact Email: 
bob@portlandfruit.org
Venue: 
East Portland Neighborhood Office
Cost: 
Free!

Improve your community at the SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup, Sept. 19

Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE

We all love Oregon's beaches, rivers and natural areas. For over three decades Oregonians have been proving that by volunteering at the annual SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup, presented by the Oregon Lottery. Be part of this volunteer movement, impacting Oregon's environment, wildlife and communities. It's an easy, fun way to get outside, meet your neighbors, and make a difference by cleaning up Oregon's rivers, beaches, parks and trails, removing invasive plants or planting plant native trees and shrubs. 

 

There are over 100 volunteer-led projects across the state for you to choose from, including 46 beach cleanup sites coast-wide. Only you can ensure our beaches, rivers and natural areas are kept clean and healthy. Learn more and get involved today at www.solveoregon.org

 

This event is part of the International Coastal Cleanup and National Public Lands Day.

 

SOLVE is an Oregon nonprofit that helps people take care of where they live, work, and play. Join our team of volunteers and see how you can make a difference in just a few hours! Contact SOLVE at 503-844-9571 ext. 332, email us at info@solveoregon.org or visit us on the web at www.solveoregon.org.

 

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Oregon Beaches and Riversides
Cost: 
$0.00

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - Urban Forestry