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Last Chance! Register for Tree Summit 2018!

Two Park Tree Inventory volunteers collect data on a tree.

Bringing information collected in the field right to you!

Tree data collected in Portland's parks this summer will be presented at Tree Summit. In addition, researchers from the US Forest Service and Portland State University will be presenting their research topics.

Join us this Saturday for Tree Summit 2018: Science in the Urban Forest. We will be sharing fun findings from the Park Tree Inventory. Additionally, we will also be hosting outstanding scientists from the Portland area who will present their research on Portland's trees. If you are passionate about trees, do not let this opportunity pass you by!

Join us to learn about where trees in Portland are doing the most for our health, what is growing in Forest Park, what moss can tell us about the air we breathe every day, and where to find our city's most spectacular trees.

Register here!

2018 Tree Summit
Saturday, October 27, 2018, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Mt. Scott Community Center, 5530 SE 72nd Ave. (map)

2.75 CEUs are approved for ISA Certified Arborists.

Upcoming Events

Opportunities to learn and volunteer!

www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/workshops

Yard Tree Giveaway - Bloomington Park

Saturday, November 3, 2018, 1 pm - 2 pm

Location: Bloomington Park, SE Steele St. and SE 100th Ave. (map)

Your opportunity to claim FREE YARD TREES!

Registration has closed for our Second Annual Yard Tree Giveaway. However, we expect to have several trees remaining after registrants have left with their trees. Since every tree needs a new home, these will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 1:00 pm on the day of the event.

For an event reminder about the first-come, first-served portion, click here.

We are offering both medium and large-form trees, including evergreens, natives, and those with beautiful fall color in an easy-to-transport size. Each household is limited to two free trees. More information on the trees offered can be found here.

Additional information regarding Urban Forestry's Yard Tree Giveaway program can be found here.

More Upcoming Events

Urban Forestry Fall Foliage Photo Contest, now through Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
There is one week left to submit your amazing tree pictures! Celebrate the changing of the seasons and show off the street trees in your neighborhood with the best fall colors. Learn more and submit your photo here.

Local Tree Care Provider Workshop: Friday, November 9, 2018, 8:30 am - 11:30 am at the Woodstock Community Center at 5905 SE 43rd Ave. Portland, OR 97206 (map).
This workshop is intended for the arborist and tree care professional community to stay current with Portland's tree regulations. We will cover topics such as when a permit is required, how to submit a permit application with supporting documentation, and tree protection plans. Additionally, Planning and Zoning staff from the Bureau of Development Services will be on hand to present on Title 33 regulations regarding trees, such as overlay zones and trees in development situations. Registration is capped at 50 attendees. Register here.

A New Class of Neighborhood Tree Stewards Celebrates Graduation Day

The 2018 Neighborhood Tree Stewards show off their new class hoodies.

Meet the 2018 Neighborhood Tree Steward graduates!

On October 20th, the newest graduating class completed the Neighborhood Tree Steward (NTS) program, joining the ranks of NTS alumni going back almost 10 years! During their final class, the Stewards planted three Oregon white oaks and three ponderosa pine trees at North Powellhurst Park, adding new beauty, benefits, and character to the park.

Over the last two months, the NTS program introduced the 28 participants to ideas, skills, and programs that they can use to help advocate and care for trees in their neighborhoods. Each week, the classes had presentations and workshops from many tree experts who introduced the Stewards to tree identification, pruning, benefits of the urban forest, and more.

The Stewards will be volunteering a minimum of 40 hours over the next year as they continue to learn and use the information from the program to give back to their neighborhoods. They are excited to join Portland's large community of tree advocates by getting involved with their local Tree Teams, attending Urban Forestry events, and creating collaborations for their own stewardship projects.

Congratulations to the Neighborhood Tree Stewards class of 2018!

For more information about the course, please see the NTS homepage here.

In Other News

Fall Foliage Prediction Map and Why Leaves Change Color: Fall foliage makes for a beautiful display, but why do leaves change color at this time of year? View an interactive map of peak fall color across the country and learn more about the chemistry and weather events that affect fall leaf color here.

Talking Trees, Two Short Videos Explore the Lives of Trees Below Ground: National Geographic recently released a video based on the work of ecologist Suzanne Simard and her studies of Douglas-fir forests. Watch the video here. BBC News also produced a tree video about what is going on below ground, watch their take on the Wood Wide Web here.

Urban Forestry is Now Hiring a Botanic Specialist I - Forestry: Do you love engaging with communities, helping people learn about the benefits of trees, and teaching tree care and planting? Are you a skilled communicator who enjoys presenting and writing about the urban forest? If so, you may be the Botanic Specialist I - Forestry specialist that we are looking for! View the job description and apply here.

The City of Portland is Seeking a Director to Lead the Parks & Recreation Bureau: The Parks & Recreation Director reports to Commissioner Nick Fish and accounts for over 40% of the City's overall workforce with over 3,000 employees during the summer season, including over 620 full-time employees. The Director will lead a team of seven direct reports and manage a budget of over $100 million. In addition, the Director leads the implementation of a bond of $68 million. View the job description and apply here.