“There’s magic in the air,” is one way you could describe the believed benefits of forest bathing, since it is believed that the trees themselves emit natural aromatherapeutic benefits from the essential oils in the woods that are inhaled over an extended period (“Phytoncides” according to one New York Times article.) The above quote is from [...]
Many thanks to our 2011 supporters, including the Portland Timbers. Friends of Trees is excited to be a three-year Pillar Partner of the Portland Timbers—and to plant a tree for every home goal the Timbers team scores. We’re looking forward to our February 11, 2012, planting in the Boise, Eliot, Humboldt, and King neighborhoods, where we’ll mark 40 trees for [...]
Tags: giving, planting, Portland Timbers, sponsors
By Melissa Tiefenthaler If you are enthusiastic about urban fruit trees and live in Clark County, this program is for you! Urban Abundance is partnering with local arborists and tree experts to teach you everything you need to know about taking care of fruit and nut trees. Topics include: Tree Biology Proper Pruning Pest/Disease Management [...]
Tags: fruit tree, harvest
If you or someone you know is a Portland Timbers fan, this announcement is for you! Between now and December 22 at noon, everyone who donates $50 or more to Friends of Trees through the Willamette Week Give!Guide will be entered to win this amazing Timbers jersey. The Timbers Rose City kit is signed by [...]
