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Join or lead a Tree Care Team in 2013:

Learn tree care skills while helping to improve the health and productivity of urban fruit trees!

Each Tree Care Team will care for a cluster of PFTP-registered fruit trees, visiting each tree once per season to complete the full spectrum of care. Each team is instructed & guided by two 'Team Leaders' with experience and skills in organic fruit tree care. This is a unique opportunity to develop strong skills in organic fruit tree care, meet new people, and care for trees providing food to your community!

Members and Leaders will participate in ten 3-hour work-parties over an 11-month period (January-November, 2013). Topics/tasks will include: Winter & Summer Pruning, Young Tree Training & Care, Pest & Disease Management, Fruit Thinning, and more. At the end of the program you will receive a certificate of completion.Volunteer position descriptions: Tree Care Team Member Tree Care Team Leader

To apply: Call 503-284-6106 or email bob@portlandfruit.org to request an application form.

Help plant and protect native trees on the Refuge's Carty Unit!

All work days are from 9 am to 12:30 pm rain or shine. Wear waterproof footwear, bring gloves, and dress for the weather. Light refreshments and hot drinks will be provided. All volunteers must sign a volunteer service agreement (if under 18 must be signed by parent or guardian) which can be found at: http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/ridgefield/getinvolved.html.

Naturescaping is the practice of designing a vibrant, chemical-free landscape that conserves water and reduces pollution. This workshop explores how gardening with native plants can benefit the fish, wildlife, and people that are connected to our local waterways. Join your neighbors to learn how naturescaping can save you time, money, and energy! The Refuge is hosting this workshop in partnership with the Tualatin River Watershed Partners for Clean Water and the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. Space is limited and advanced registration is required, so please register online at: www.emswcd.org

Over the last two months the Columbia Slough Watershed Council, Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church and volunteers have been working very hard on revitalizing the portion of Fairview Creek on the Church Property. In September – in conjunction with “No-Ivy Day” we cleared over 350 sq. feet of English ivy, Blackberry and other invasive plants throughout the site. During our second visit in October, the Rain Garden was expanded to over double its original size, and sheet mulching was started in preparation for the Pollinator Garden that will be planted in the spring.

However, this time at Smith Memorial, we will be planting three small planting areas in the restoration area (on the bank above Fairview creek). Species will include: vine maple, Oregon ash, tall Oregon grape, sword fern, thimbleberry, red elderberry, snowberry, red osier dogwood, Pacific ninebark, and willow species. We hope to plant 358 plants at this planting event! Come out, and help protect your Watershed!

Join us for a midweek volunteer workday at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge!

Geese and swans are migrating through, and restoration season has begun. Help plant and protect native trees in the beautiful Refuge setting. Registration is encouraged, but not required. All work days are from 9AM to 12:30 PM. Please wear waterproof shoes and dress for weather. Light refreshments will be provided.

All volunteers must sign a volunteer service agreement (if under 18 must be signed by

parent or guardian) which can be found at:

http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/ridgefield/getinvolved.html.