Partners in Community Forestry 2009 National Arbor Day Conference: Nov. 8 What once was a grassy slope opposite I-205 is now home to 30 trees, courtesy of a pre-conference service project put on by Friends of Trees and Alliance for Community Trees (ACT). Early arrivers for the 2009 Partners in Community Forestry conference took an [...]

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-Nov. 5, Thu. 10-11 a.m., is Rally for the National Conference with Scott Fogarty This webcast, sponsored by the Alliance for Community Trees (ACT), features Fogarty, executive director of Friends of Trees, who will discuss the upcoming opportunities at the National Arbor Day Foundation. -Nov. 7, Sat. 9 a.m. -4 p.m., is Crew Leader Training [...]

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Sept. 29 to Oct. 17 is Tree Steward training with Portland Public Parks & Recreation Seven session course covers general and advanced arbor care, tree biology, identification, planting and preservation. Once trained, neighborhood tree stewards work with PP&R staff on tree projects. Class is for ages 14 and up and costs $25. Oct. 3, Sat. [...]

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