On October 24, learn all about Plant It Portland! on Metroscope. Catch Metroscope host Ted Douglass’s interview with Friends of Trees Executive Director Scott Fogarty at the following times: 94/7 Alternative Portland – 6 a.m. 92.3 KGON – 6 a.m. 97.1 Charlie – 7 a.m. 105.1 The Buzz – 7 p.m. 99.5 The Wolf – [...]
Tags: BES, G2G, street trees, yard trees
By Chelsea Schuyler Ever wonder what Friends of Trees staff members think about all day? Well TREES, of course. But which ones? Today’s pick: the Ponderosa Pine. Which tree does Kate Farrington, Neighborhood Trees Specialist, favor and why? “Oh, the native Ponderosa Pine! I have loved this tree since I was a child, because the [...]
Tags: G2G, pine, Plant It Portland, planting, street trees
By Kris Day So, you’ve signed up for planting day, had your planting strip inspected, and are now ready to make your tree selection, but which one will be best for you? How can you best maximize beauty and habitat value? You like the idea of a flowering tree, but with so many available, what [...]
Tags: education, slideshow, street trees
By Emma Gray Recently Garry Oak made a new friend, and Friends of Trees had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of an inspiring young tree lover. We met Phoebe last week when she dropped by our office with her mother and an envelope heavy with just over $20 in quarters. Phoebe had saved the [...]
Tags: development, G2G, giving
