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January 2019, published twice a month
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Top 5 Tree Bark Topics: 2018 Year in Review
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| From Yard Tree Giveaway tree species to natural resource inventories, readers chose their favorite topics throughout 2018.
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For all of you who think about trees as much as we do, Urban Forestry presents a special round up of the topics that caught your attention in 2018.
Twice a month, Tree Bark is sent to thousands of Portlanders, and when you like a topic, we can tell by the number of clicks it gets. Here are the top five topics that had you clicking away last year:
- Yard Tree Giveaway Tree Species List
When it comes to trees, our readers want the facts! This straightforward list was far and away the most popular topic of 2018.
- Job Opportunity with a natural resource inventory
All our job postings get a fair amount of web traffic, but the Urban Forest Inventory and Analysis (UFIA) posting beat them all as the second highest visited link of the year.
- Park Tree Identification Quiz
Eager to put your tree identification skills to the test, this quick quiz near the end of the first August issue turned out to be a hit!
- Hiring Seasonal Staff field positions
Whether job seekers were looking for a career change or the opportunity to work outside, seasonal job postings were popular.
- Native Plant Month PDX 2018 events and activities
Not only do you love trees, you love native trees (and plants)! We hope to see these events return in 2019.
If you miss the emailed version, you can always find past issues of Tree Bark on our website here. Happy reading in 2019!
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| Upcoming EventsOpportunities to learn and volunteer!
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Winter Fruit Tree Pruning
Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 9 am - 12 pmLocation: Urban Forestry Headquarters at Delta Park, 10910 N Denver Ave. (map)
Do you want to learn how to prune your own fruit trees? Join us at the Urban Forestry demonstration orchard to learn how to prune young fruit trees to promote tree health and fruit and nut production. Volunteer groups will be guided by an ISA Certified Arborist and Urban Forestry staff. This is a great opportunity for beginners to learn fruit tree pruning basics or for veterans to sharpen or share their skills. Registration is limited to 25 people, sign up today!
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Less Common Conifers Tree Walk
Saturday, February 2, 2019, 10 am - 12 pmLocation: Caffe Destino, 1339 NE Fremont Ave. (map)
Join local tree expert Jim Gersbach and the Irvington Tree Team for a two-hour tree walk in the Irvington neighborhood. This walk will focus on unusual conifers that can be found in the neighborhood. It is also a great chance to learn about the diversity of trees found in Portland's urban forest. Whether this is your first or 50th tree walk, you are sure to learn some new and exciting information.
Register here!
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More Upcoming Events
Youth Environmental Job Fair: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 12 pm - 3 pm
This event is organized by the Youth Mentoring Collaborative (YMC) and will take place at the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) at 5135 NE Columbia Blvd. Hundreds of jobs will be represented for youth ages 14-25 who are interested in pathways to careers in the environment and conservation. Bring your resume! Editors are available, and a computer lab will be open to submit job applications. Hot lunch will be available and live music too! View the event flyer here.
Decode the Tree Code: Saturday, January 19, 2019, 9 am - 12 pm
Register to learn more about Portland's Tree Code, Title 11 Trees. Participants will be introduced to the processes involved in the regulation of our city trees. This training is intended for all community members to gain a better understanding of tree permitting and regulations in Portland. Registration is limited to 30 people.
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| Winter Tree Identification
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There are many features on a winter twig that can help with tree identification. Unique tree bark can also be a good feature to identify trees in winter.
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| No leaves, no problem! Winter is still a great time to practice your tree identification (ID).
Without the leaves on deciduous trees, you can really notice the characteristics in the bark, twigs, and buds of your favorite trees. Looking at low hanging twigs can give you many hints about the species of the tree.
Some common winter tree ID characteristics include: - Arrangement of the buds
- Opposite (directly across from each other, paired)
- Alternate (offset, or staggered)
- Whorled (at least three buds or leaves at a single point)
- Shape and color of the buds and leaf scars
- Color and structure of the bark
- Remaining seeds and fruit
Using these clues, you may be able to tell the difference between tree species that may have stumped you even with the leaves on the tree. Here in Portland, you can also test your tree knowledge by comparing what you see outside with our Street Tree and Park Tree inventory data. Think you already have some winter tree ID skills? Test your knowledge with a Winter Tree ID Quiz!
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In Other News
See the Most Interesting Tree Finds in Columbia Park, One of Portland's Oldest Parks: Over the summer, volunteers and Urban Forestry staff inventoried the trees in Columbia Park. All of that data is on display in a brand new virtual map, see it here! Resolved to Get Outside More in the New Year? Open our Park Tree Inventory Map on your phone at any of the 100 neighborhood parks that have been inventoried recently and learn more about any tree you come across. Find it here!
Manage Trees Where You Work, Live, and Play with Oregon State University's Online Urban Forestry Graduate Certificate: This certificate is designed to prepare you to think both scientifically and strategically. Learn to apply principles of urban forestry, green infrastructure, planning, policy, management, and leadership to the management of urban forests and urban forestry programs. Read more about it here!
You Know Trees! Now Share That Knowledge as an Arboriculture Instructor at CCC: Clackamas Community College is hiring a full-time, lead Arboriculture Instructor for their Arboriculture program within the Horticulture Department. The position will remain open until filled, but plan to submit your application materials by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 1, 2019. Learn more and apply here.
Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) is Hiring Summer Crew Leaders, Apply by March 1, 2019:
Inspire the next generation of conservation leaders while building your skill set! YCC is a City program that provides summer employment opportunities for a diverse population of Portland-area youth between the ages of 14-18. As an adult Crew Leader, you will mentor and supervise six youth crew members as they complete important work in our natural areas, schools, and parks. Work dates are approximately June 17, 2019 to August 21, 2019. See the application for more details here.
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