On April 14, 135 volunteers gathered in SE Portland to enhance the I-205 Multi-Use Path for cyclists, pedestrians and neighbors. As part of the tree planting, family, friends and colleagues of Gail Achterman gathered to plant more than a dozen oaks in her memory. Oregon State Rep. Alissa Keny-Guyer greeted the volunteers. She was honored, [...]
By Emma Gray This Valentine’s Day, love is in the air, and Friends of Trees’ mascot, Garry Oak, wants to be your valentine. Garry is a nine-foot Oregon White Oak with bright, glossy foliage, a great smile, and a sensitive soul. Garry likes fresh air, squirrels, and long walks on the beach. Would you like [...]
Tags: Gift Trees, Green Space Initiative, oak
By Chelsea Schuyler What’s it like to be nestled in the canopy of a tree you climbed yourself? Inspiring, a little nerve-racking, and totally exhilarating. All I can say is the pictures don’t do it justice (but check ‘em out anyway!). Friends of Trees teamed up with the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute (PTCI) and Irvington [...]
When was the last time you saw a Camas Lily? Join longtime Friends of Trees volunteer and former staffer Chris Runyard for a tour of the 3-Creeks wetland area in Clackamas Sunday and view the beautiful flowers in full bloom. The tour—from 1-4 p.m.—will also include guided discovery of old growth White Oak, newly established [...]
