Urban Forestry

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

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!

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.

Help Portland Fruit Tree Project Register More Fruit Trees!

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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!

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.