Posted on August 31, 2010 at 8:51 am
Read Larry Bingham’s story about Portland’s unique linear arboretum in today’s Oregonian.
Designed Portland-style—for cyclists, pedestrians and anyone interested in trees—the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum has been growing steadily and quietly, like the young trees planted in it. In 2005, the arboretum had 37 species. Today it has 60.
The brain behind the branches of the two-mile long arboretum [...]
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Posted on August 29, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Did you read this story, “Tree Planters Tout Shade and Beauty,” in Saturday’s Oregonian?
Friends of Trees has launched a media campaign featuring whimsical posters and door hangers with a “Where’s Waldo?” aspect to them—the more you look, the more you see.
“The old signs were a little wonky,” said program director Brighton West, explaining the switch.
According [...]
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Tags: BES, G2G, planting, street trees, yard trees
Posted on August 23, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Did you see this OregonLive video of the Hawthorne Bridge brunch? Be sure to check the two-minute mark.
Want your own Plant It Portland sign? Just ask for one when you find your tree online.
–TR
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Posted on August 20, 2010 at 12:48 pm
By Andy Meeks
As you may know by now, Friends of Trees has embarked upon a new campaign called Plant It Portland as part of our continuing efforts to turn Portland’s Grey to Green. We make it easy to take part in this campaign. You can purchase a discounted street or yard tree for your home or volunteer [...]
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Posted on August 17, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Do you know a neighbor who people can go to for advice about trees? Want to be a resource and leader for your neighborhood?
Portland Parks & Recreation’s seven-class course can make you a Neighborhood Tree Steward! The course covers tree biology, identification, planting, pruning, pathology, soils, economic benefits of trees, Portland’s rules and regulations, and [...]
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Posted on August 9, 2010 at 2:37 pm
By Brighton West
Friends of Trees always practices “Right Tree-Right Place” when we plant. Usually that means large trees in large spaces, small trees in small spaces, short trees under primary power lines.
But last Saturday it meant trees on the Hawthorne Bridge.
PDX Bridge Festival organizers worked with Friends of Trees, JB Instant Lawn, and Whole Foods [...]
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Posted on August 2, 2010 at 11:35 am
This 11-month AmeriCorps position could be yours. It could also lead to a long-term staff position at Friends of Trees.
Being the Neighborhood Canopy Outreach Coordinator for Vancouver is a great way to serve the community, receive health benefits, and get your foot in the door for future employment.
From Aug. 23, 2010 to July 23, 2011, the Vancouver Neighborhood [...]
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Posted on July 28, 2010 at 3:54 pm
You don’t need to wear a red blazer and heels to prune a tree, though it made great pruning attire for KATU’s Angelica Thornton.
Yesterday Friends of Trees’ Brighton West joined Angelica on the evening news to give Channel 2 viewers tree pruning tips for small trees.
How much more time does it take to prune a [...]
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Posted on July 21, 2010 at 9:05 am
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 Friends of [...]
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Posted on July 20, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Friends of Trees’ newest board member, Sky O’Callahan, is no stranger to nature.
Sky, his wife Skipper, and their son Conor (16) live on a farm south of Oregon City with their friends, Sue and Chip. The two families have formed a double-sized family on the farm for 25 years, with Conor growing up like a brother [...]
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Posted on July 20, 2010 at 11:29 am
Friends of Trees’ new Plant It Portland yard signs and door hangers are popping up across Portland. You can add green (and colorful signs) to your neighborhood, too.
Just find a tree for your home and encourage your friends and neighbors to find their trees at Friends of Trees, too. With everyone’s help, Plant It Portland will add thousands of [...]
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Posted on July 20, 2010 at 8:43 am
By Kate Farrington
Last week Friends of Trees held three separate Neighborhood Coordinator trainings. Sunday’s was for new Neighborhood Coordinators, Tuesday’s was for Vancouver coordinators, and Thursday’s was for Portland coordinators. All three events were well attended.
Participants heard from Friends of Trees staff, Vancouver Urban Forestry, Portland Bureau of Environmental Services, and veteran Neighborhood Coordinators. The [...]
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Posted on July 8, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Help your trees through these hot summer days!
Trees should be watered for the first three summers after planting. Friends of Trees recommends that you water them deeply with five to ten gallons twice a week.
Here are two great ways to keep your trees watered. Watch our video on using ooze tubes and our video on watering with [...]
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Posted on July 3, 2010 at 9:00 am
By Andy Meeks
Did you know that urban street and yard trees increase air and water quality, improve neighborhood livability, help mitigate stormwater runoff, boost property values, and help beautify neighborhoods?
Would you like to meet your neighbors, develop valuable organizing skills, and have fun while helping Friends of Trees reach our ambitious goal of planting about [...]
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Posted on June 23, 2010 at 7:00 am
If you have attended a workshop on identifying trees in Portland or already know Portland’s tree species, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) invites you to sign up for its Neighborhood Street Tree Inventory Training on June 26, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4330 NE 37th Ave.
According to PP&R, a street tree inventory [...]
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