tree planting

Apples, pears, plums and apricots... are you dreaming of a bountiful fruit harvest from your very own yard?

Join us for our annual Fruit Tree Giveaway (+ Shade Tree Clearance Sale!) on Saturday, April 19th, 10:00am - 1:00pm.  The trees will be organized in the north parking lot of Friends of Trees' headquarters, 3117 NE MLK Blvd, Portland (map).

We will have a large selection of fruit trees (bare root stock) for a $5 suggested donation.  These trees are 3/4" to 1" caliper and about 4' - 6' tall when planted.  They are light, easy to transport, and easy to plant! Trees are sourced from local Oregon nurseries.

Our shade tree stock will be sold at wholesale prices.

Come early for the best selection!

Questions?  Please contact Andrew Land at 503-467-2518 or AndrewL@FriendsofTrees.org.

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Looking to participate in Earth Day? Join the Council and Friends of Force Lake for this very special Earth Day clean up event! Volunteers have helped restore the ecological community of Force Lake with clean-up and planting events over multiple seasons. If you've volunteered at Force Lake before, come out again and check on the native dogwoods we planted in October. First time volunteers are welcome, too! We need many hands to help plant natives, remove invasive weeds, clean up litter and cage trees (to protect them from beavers!) With your help, we can make the Force Lake community healthier than ever before.

This is a great event for families and groups. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring water, rain gear and sturdy shoes. Snacks, tools, training and gloves will be provided. Registration requested.

Come celebrate signs of spring while helping to restore Spring Park. Enjoy a morning of planting native trees and shrubs and removing litter from the banks of the Willamette River. Project partners for this event include: Willamette Riverkeeper, North Clackamas Parks and Recreation Department, and the North Clackamas Urban Watersheds Council. Please arrive dressed for the weather, wearing sturdy shoes, and be ready to get dirty. We'll provide gloves, tools, and snacks. To register please email marci@willametteriverkeeper.org.

Plant native trees and shrubs to improve habitat and water quality. Tools and gloves will be provided on site. Drinking water will also be provided but feel free to bring your own water bottles. This can be messy work, so please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.

Join volunteers for this monthly Third Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter and remove graffiti in the area. Join us for some coffee and conversation afterward. Volunteers should come prepared with completed waiver forms (if possible) and work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.