Read Larry Bingham’s story about Portland’s unique linear arboretum in today’s Oregonian. Designed Portland-style—for cyclists, pedestrians and anyone interested in trees—the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum has been growing steadily and quietly, like the young trees planted in it. In 2005, the arboretum had 37 species. Today it has 60. The brain behind the branches of the two-mile [...]

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Did you read this story, “Tree Planters Tout Shade and Beauty,” in Saturday’s Oregonian? Friends of Trees has launched a media campaign featuring whimsical posters and door hangers with a “Where’s Waldo?” aspect to them—the more you look, the more you see. “The old signs were a little wonky,” said program director Brighton West, explaining [...]

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As part of our ongoing series of guest bloggers from various partner groups, organizations and agencies, we present Amy Lodholz of the Johnson Creek Watershed Council (JCWC). Friends of Trees’ Green Space Initiative is proud of its ongoing partnership with the JCWC. By Amy Lodholz Please join the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a series [...]

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Did you see this OregonLive video of the Hawthorne Bridge brunch? Be sure to check the two-minute mark. Want your own Plant It Portland sign? Just ask for one when you find your tree online. –TR

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