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September 2018, published twice a month
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Second Annual Yard Tree Giveaway is Here!
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| A 2017 Yard Tree Giveaway volunteer at Parklane Park. Two trees planted last year as part of the giveaway are happy at their new home!
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Free trees for all Portlanders! We are excited to announce the locations and dates of our second annual Yard Tree Giveaway events. This year, we are hosting city-wide giveaways in the Centennial and Lents neighborhoods of SE Portland.
Why yard trees? Private yards offer the most space for tree planting and can greatly increase the number of trees in Portland. Urban trees improve our lives by helping us breathe easier, offering summer cooling, and providing fall color and beauty.
Which trees will be offered? We are offering both medium and large form trees, including evergreens, natives, and those with beautiful fall color. More information can be found HERE.
Saturday, October 13, 2018 – Registration RequiredREGISTER HERE to reserve a spot for up to 2 trees
When: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Parklane Park, SE 155th Avenue & Main Street ( map)
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Registration RequiredREGISTER HERE to reserve a spot for up to 2 trees
When: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Bloomington Park, SE Steel Street & SE 100th Avenue ( map)
How can I participate? You can help make Portland greener by planting one or two free trees in your yard. People who rent their home should talk to the property owner before planting.
Each household can register for up to two trees. If we have trees left over, they will be available starting at 1:00 pm on a first come, first served basis. Love the idea, but have trees already? Another way to become involved is to volunteer with the Yard Tree Giveaway. SIGN UP HERE to join the 2018 Yard Tree Giveaway Team.
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| Upcoming EventsOpportunities to learn and volunteer!
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Only Two Inventories Left!
Join the Tree Inventory Project for the last two workdays of the season! We will map, measure, and identify the trees of Laurelhurst and Ed Benedict parks.
Trained team leaders are paired with novice volunteers to collect measurements and plot points on a digital map. No prior experience is necessary—we will teach you everything you need to know! Friends, family, and neighbors are all welcome.
Questions about the tree inventory? Email us at treeinventory@portlandoregon.gov.
Check out our workday calendar and join us at a park near you!
Upcoming Workdays:Laurelhurst Park, Saturday, September 15, 2018 Registration full
Ed Benedict Park, Saturday, September 22, 2018 Register here
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Which Tree to Plant Workshop
Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Matt Dishman Community Center, 77 NE Knott St.
Which tree should I plant? This is a common and very important question. Come join us to learn which trees will grow best in your planting strip.
In this workshop, we will discuss different tree features like growth potential, fall color, flowers, and maintenance for the trees on Portland's Approved Street Tree Planting Lists. You will talk with local tree experts and learn which trees do best in different size planting strips. You can also get answers to your other tree planting questions, and sign up to get street trees with Friends of Trees. One of the most important things you can do to care for your trees is to choose your trees wisely, and plant them in the right places. Register here.
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More Upcoming Events
Goose Hollow Heritage Tree Tour: Friday, September 14, 2018, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at the Fehrenbacher Hof, 1225 SW 19th Ave.Martin Nicholson, Hoyt Arboretum Curator and Heritage Tree Committee member, will lead a group tour of the Heritage and notable trees of the Goose Hollow neighborhood. These neighborhood trees have seen great change, from tree nursery, to farming, to urban center. Register here so we know how many maps to bring! Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Tree Walk: Saturday, September 22, 2018, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at Arbor Lodge Park, N Bryant St. and N Delaware Ave.Meet other tree enthusiasts while you walk and learn about the unique and beautiful trees in the Arbor Lodge Neighborhood. Led by the Arbor Lodge Tree Team, this walk is a great way to experience how trees make a positive impact on the community. The walk begins at Harper's Playground in Arbor Lodge Park. Register here.
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In Other News
Clackamas Community College (CCC) Offers Advanced Arboriculture Class: Ready to take your tree knowledge up a notch? CCC's Arboriculture program is offering Hort-260, an 11-week advanced arboriculture course that starts on Thursday, September 27, 2018 and ends the first week in December. To learn more about the course, click here. To learn more about an arboriculture degree at CCC, visit their website here. Upcoming Learning Opportunities Through Oregon State University (OSU): So much to know, so little time! OSU is offering a Sustainable Landscaping course that starts September 20, 2018. It is entirely online and is "...designed to be practical and applicable, so you can apply what you learn directly to your landscape." Find more information here.
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