It is not every day that Friends of Trees hits the 1,000 mark. On March 20, the Green Space Initiative (GSI) program planted 1,000 trees and shrubs in Jurgens Park, Tualatin. “It is an exhilarating feeling,” said GSI Specialist Betsy Lattig on hitting that 1,000 plateau. “It’s wonderful to work with both our volunteers and [...]
There are 14 Friends of Trees plantings remaining this season, from this Saturday through April 10. As of Feb. 26, thanks to volunteers, donors, partners and sponsors, Friends of Trees has planted 11,310 trees and shrubs in the Portland Metropolitan area. That equates to over 386,000 trees and shrubs in 20 years! A staggering tree [...]
It’s almost time for Friends of Trees to give thanks. Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, marks the two-month mark for this year’s planting season. In two months and only seven full plantings, Friends of Trees planted 3,631 trees and shrubs. Not bad Green Space Initiative program (GSI)—not bad Neighborhood Trees program (NT): Sept. 26, GSI planting/training, Browns [...]
Sept. 18, Friday 9 a.m. -3 p.m., is Park (ing) Day with Friends of Trees Stumptown, 128 SW 3rd Ave. One-day global event demonstrates the value and need for natural green spaces in the city . Friends of Trees will transform a downtown parking space into a green oasis, with real grass and trees. Come [...]
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