By Jessica Antoine The oldest living apple tree in the Pacific Northwest is 184 years young and ready to celebrate another year. Live music, food, fun for children, cuttings from the Old Apple Tree, and more await the community at the free annual Old Apple Tree Festival. The event is from 11 a.m. to 4 [...]
By Andy Meeks Today marks the first day of autumn and the slow change of tree colors from dark green to the yellows, oranges, and reds that are synonymous with this season. These beautiful colors help us mark time, and they beautify our streets and open spaces with their inspiring palette. Our urban canopy provides [...]
Tags: autumn colors, crew leader, urban canopy, volunteering
This front-page story in the September 18 New York Times describes a city grieving its fallen trees. Below is an excerpt: Some were more than a century old but still sturdy and doing their jobs. Many others were young and willowy, just getting going. Some of them were inscrutable; no one truly knew them or [...]
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Our online store is live! Add your name to the growing list of people who want trees at FriendsofTrees.org/BuyTrees. The sooner you sign up, the more selection you’ll have. For $35 to $75 you get a tree, delivery, hole digging, planting assistance, stakes, and follow-up maintenance checks. You’ll also be invited to a neighborhood potluck [...]
Tags: Plant It Portland, street trees, Vancouver, yard trees
