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September 2019, published twice a month
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| Free Trees for Your Yard! Sign up Today
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| A family takes home two trees at the Hazelwood giveaway. Volunteers load up a tree and bucket of mulch at Bloomington Park.
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| Help us grow Portland’s Tree Canopy and get all those good environmental services in your yard!
Registration is now open for our Annual Yard Tree Giveaway. Urban Forestry is giving away free trees to be planted on private property in Portland. You can reserve up to two free trees! Click the button below to sign up.
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| Why Yard Trees? Trees provide essential services for all Portlanders including:
- Cleaning the air we breathe
- Shading us and our homes during the hot summer months
- Improving our health
Which trees will be offered?Medium and large growing trees will be given away, including evergreens and those with beautiful fall color. A list of available trees can be found here.
Supplies are limited – Sign up early to guarantee your trees!
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| Upcoming EventsOpportunities to learn and volunteer!
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Arbor Day 2019 – A Tree for Every Portlander
Saturday, October 12, 2019, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, East Holladay Park (map)
You may have heard that Portland’s Arbor Day celebration moved from the spring to the fall, and now the time is quickly approaching!
PP&R Urban Forestry is working with the community to expand the urban forest in areas in need of trees. Increasing tree canopy is not just about making our city a more beautiful place to live – it is about making our city a better, healthier place to live, to improve the quality of life for all Portlanders.
The trees in our city provide essential services to those who live here now, and for generations to come. If you are interested in joining the Arbor Day celebration and planting a tree, come on out to East Holladay Park on October 12 for this fun, family-friendly event, and bring your friends and neighbors! This event is free to attend, and all are welcome. Register here!
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Oregon Forest Pest Detector Training
Thursday, October 10, 2019, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Cathedral Park, $20.00
Oregon Forest Pest Detectors ( OFPD) help with the early detection of exotic forest pests in Oregon, including emerald ash borer (EAB) and Asian longhorned beetle (ALB). See photos in a recent article about the devastation caused by EAB in Colorado here.
Then get motivated to stop the ruin from reaching Portland and sign up for the upcoming OFPD training! You will become certified in detecting the signs and symptoms of EAB and ALB and learn what to do if you find an infested tree. Historically, wherever these pests have been found, they were first reported by concerned community members just like you! Learn more about the program and register here.
For more info, contact amy.grotta@oregonstate.edu.
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More Upcoming Events
9/30/19, Steptember Tree Walk: Take a stretch on your lunch-break and get outside for the last remaining days of STEPtember with a guided tree walk at Holladay Park (NE Holladay St and NE 11th Ave) from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register here. 10/04/19, Goose Hollow Days Heritage Tree Tour: Mark your calendar now for the next Heritage Tree Tour! Join Heritage Tree Committee member, and From Stumptown to Tree Town author, Dave Hedberg, on a historic walking tour of Heritage Trees in the Goose Hollow and King's Hill Neighborhoods. Along the way, Dave will talk about some of the trees from his book, and many others too! This event is part of the Goose Hollow Days celebration. Everyone is welcome! Meet at the Goose Hollow Inn at 5:30 pm.
10/05/19, Roseway Parkway Tree Planting: Calling all tree planters! Planting a tree is a reason to celebrate, but planting more than 30, now that's a party! All skill levels, ages, and abilities are welcome as we gather on the Roseway Parkway to plant new trees to replace dead and dying trees that were removed. It may rain buckets, or be sunny and hot, neither have stopped us from having a great time! Please sign up so we have enough refreshments ready for all you tree lovers! The event runs from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Register here.
10/26/19, Tree Summit 2019: Climate Change, Science, and Activism in Portland's Urban Forest: Learn about the latest research and news on Portland's urban forest, including results from the Tree Inventory Project, research on climate impacts to native tree species, and inspiring stories of activism in our community. FREE LUNCH for those who register by October 18. Floyd Light Middle School, 10800 SE Washington St. The event runs from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Register here.
12/7/19, Save the Date! Tree Team Gathering: Mark your calendars for this year’s Tree Team Gathering! All are welcome to this gathering of the minds. Tree Teams will have the opportunity to discuss current projects, share ideas, develop collaborations, and learn about what tree activities are happening around Portland.
Ongoing:
GoLloyd STEPtember Pop-Up Arboretum at Holladay Park: Get outside, get stepping, and get on over to Holladay Park to learn about the grand old trees there that stand taller than the surrounding buildings. Learn more about STEPtember here.
Heritage Tree Photo Contest continues through December 1, 2019. Do you need to know how to find a Heritage Tree near you? Check out our map of all the Heritage Trees in town! Then remember to submit your photo here.
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| Events HighlightsSee photos from recent events!
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Community Tree Care Pruning Leader Training 2019 in the Hazelwood Neighborhood
Friends of Trees hosted the annual Pruning Leader Training as part of the Community Tree Care Program last Saturday.
New pruning volunteers came together to learn tree pruning basics, data collection, and to explore equity conversations. After lunch, experienced pruners and arborists from the community led pruning groups around the neighborhood!
A big thank you to all of the Friends of Trees staff for putting on such a great event, and to Larry Maginnis from Urban Forestry for sharing his pruning knowledge. Check out a few fun photos from the day here.
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| Urban Forest Health: Emerald Ash Borer
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| Emerald ash borer (EAB) is small, about the size of a cooked grain of rice. (Photo by Leah Bauer, USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, Bugwood.org.) Ash trees in Portland could be at risk from an EAB infestation.
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| As part of our ongoing series on urban forest health, this month’s focus is on the Emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis. This insect is considered the most destructive forest pest in North America, having killed millions of ash trees and caused billions of dollars in damage.
First detected in 2002, near Detroit, MI on wooden shipping material, EAB has spread to 35 states and parts of Canada. The westernmost infestation has occurred in Colorado, with a bundle of firewood being the mode of transport.
Although EAB has not yet been detected in Oregon, it is a significant threat to urban forests and natural areas. To better prepare for the potential arrival of this critter, Oregon now has a statewide Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Readiness and Response Plan, developed in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Forestry, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and other regional partners. Check it out here. Ways in which you can help protect our urban forest:- Don't move firewood, not even across county lines.
- Reduce the risk of loss and choose a tree other than ash next time you plant a tree.
- Become a certified Oregon Forest Pest Detector and learn about invasive species signs and reporting.
- If you suspect EAB or another invasive plant or animal, Call 1-866-INVADER (1-866-468-2337) or click here for more information.
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In Other News
Natural Climate Solution, Nature is a Tool We Can Use: Last week's climate strike brought Greta Thunberg to the front and center of the climate discussion. In a recent video, she pairs up with George Monbiot to make a short film on the climate crisis, and in it, they say that trees and nature are needed now, more than ever. Watch the video here.
Portland's Youth Conservation Crew, YCC Tree Crew Report: Youth have been in the headlines lately, letting everyone know that they are actively working to make our world better! Right here in Portland, youth had a busy summer improving our parks, natural areas, and green spaces at schools. Take a quick look at the YCC Tree Crew Report to see photos and summaries of their summer with the trees. Read the report here.
Trees for Life Seeks Young Person for Social Media and Web Site Assistance: Do you know a young person who is social media savvy? Or perhaps you know a teen who is a web site whiz? If so, Trees for Life needs their help! This local organization is on a mission to get large-form long-lived trees to survive and thrive for the benefit of all Portlanders. Check out their website (in progress!) here. Then encourage a talented youth to contact them through the site here.
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