Expedition Old Growth's skilled arborists will have free climbing stations set up in the trees at Mt. Scott Park. People of all ages are welcome to come get a bird's eye view of the Arbor Day Celebration. Professional tree climbers will show you the ropes, saddles, and special gear you will use in your big tree climbing adventure. They will also demonstrate the tree climbing techniques that help them safely reach the forest canopy without harming or changing the trees.

Climbing trees with Expedition Old Growth will be one of many exciting ways to learn more about and appreciate Portland’s great trees during our Arbor Day celebration. If you have not already, mark your calendars for Arbor Day, Saturday, April 21, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Mt. Scott Park.

If you are looking for more amazing tree-centric events and activities, check out Hoyt Arboretum! Portland Parks partners with Hoyt Arboretum Friends to bring high quality walks, talks, and events to the public, all hosted at the arboretum.

Celebrating its 90th birthday this month, Hoyt has 12 miles of hiking trails and is home to more than 2,300 species of trees. This living museum is full of surprises for even the most seasoned tree lover.

Their April calendar includes events on ethnobotany, forest bathing, botanical illustration, rare conifers, spring color, a tree book club, and more! We especially love their kids’ events such as “Family Forest Day,” which includes a scavenger hunt on many school closure days. Check out their current offerings here: www.hoytarboretum.org/activities-events/upcoming-events1/.

This position will work with the Planting Program Coordinator for Urban Forestry on a variety of projects to include event planning and preparation for the annual fall tree giveaway events, monitoring the health of trees planted on private property in 2017, and assist with developing, planning and implementation of new tree planting programs. The Planting Program Assistant will represent Urban Forestry to the public and work closely with volunteers.

Position details:
• Work schedule is 20 hours/week, starting late May to mid-November 2018
• Starting pay rate is $17/hour
• Some evening and weekend work
• Work site is 10910 N. Denver Ave., Portland, OR 97217

Required for All Positions: Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, must pass a criminal background check, and must be at least 18 years of age.

Application procedure: Applications accepted until April 20, 2018. Send resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references via email to Leanne Wells at leanne.wells@portlandoregon.gov. Candidates selected for interviews will be notified no later than May 11, 2018.

We've Got Potential: Check out the latest report on Portland's tree canopy and see which areas of the city have trees, and which have room for more. Overall, Portland has more than enough room to meet our current goal of having one-third of the city under tree canopy by 2035. Read the report here.

Heritage Tree Nominations Due May 1: For a tree to become a Heritage Tree, it has to be nominated first! Do you know of a tree, either on private property or in a public place, that you think deserves this honor? Visit the Heritage Tree page to learn more about nominating a tree of your own.

Elm Pruning Moratorium: Dutch Elm Disease (DED) has devastated elm trees across the country, and Portland is no exception. To protect our elms, Urban Forestry has a management program which includes a prohibition on pruning elm trees from April 15 through October 15. Learn more about DED, the pruning moratorium, and what you can do to protect your elm trees here.