Growth Rings - News from Friends of Trees

Portland celebrates 33 years of Tree City USA

Posted on April 8, 2010 at 9:43 am

By Jesse Batty Portland Arbor Week continued in fine style yesterday at Powellhurst School & Park where the city once again accepted its designation as a Tree City USA for the 33rd straight year. Urban Forestry Commissioner Joe Poracsky joined fellow commissioner and Friends of Trees staffer David Odom, Commissioner Nick Fish, Portland Urban Forester [...]

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Photography event captures love affair with trees

Posted on April 6, 2010 at 1:25 pm

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) will have an Arbor Week photography show Friday evening at the Concordia Neighborhood Community Room. Photographs will be on sale, with all proceeds going toward tree planting projects in the Concordia neighborhood. For more information, contact Portland Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry at 503-823-4484. –Toshio Suzuki

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Upcoming events from Vancouver Urban Forestry

Posted on March 31, 2010 at 12:46 pm

Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m.-noon TreeTalk Workshops: Proper Pruning & Tree Care, Marshall Community Center John Buttrell, ISA certified arborist, will teach industry standards and practical skills to identify and correct improperly pruned trees in this hands-on workshop. Wednesday, April 14, 11 a.m.-noon Arbor Day at the Mayor’s Grove, Marshall Community Park Celebrating 21 years [...]

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Arbor Week events from Portland Parks & Rec

Posted on March 31, 2010 at 12:31 pm

Monday, April 5, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tea Under the Cherry Trees with members of the Tree Steward Coalition, Waterfront Park, NW Everett & Naito Parkway Tuesday, April 6, 1-3 p.m. Arbor Day Celebration with Commissioner Nick Fish, West Powellhurst Park & Elementary School, SE 115 & Division Fun, food & tree activities [...]

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