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
Friends of Trees’ Garry Oak visited Portland City Hall yesterday. Watch this slideshow of Garry meeting Portland Mayor Sam Adams, City Commissioner Dan Saltzman, City Commissioner Nick Fish, and others at City Hall. Garry also greeted new friends on the street and stopped by The Standard, which has sponsored Friends of Trees plantings. Read about [...]
Tags: Mayor Adams, slideshow, street trees
Recognize any of the tree huggers in this slideshow? Friends of Trees’ Garryana the Oak, also known at times as Garry the Oak, got lots of hugs today at Sunday Parkways in North Portland. If you missed your chance to hug a tree today, you’ll have another chance at the next Sunday Parkways on July 18 in East Portland. Just [...]
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By Andy Meeks Last Sunday Friends of Trees hosted a picnic for approximately 60 of its most active volunteers, including first-time crew leaders and those who have been working with Friends of Trees since our inception. All enjoyed a fun afternoon of excellent food, local beer, and a few very special volunteer awards. While we [...]
