Friends of Trees just completed the third planting season of a multi-year partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation, Metro, and many others to plant trees along the I-205 Multi-Use Path. The 16.5-mile path parallels the freeway and is used by cyclists, pedestrians, and TriMet travelers. It crosses many of Portland's most culturally diverse neighborhoods.

During the 2011-12 planting season, Friends of Trees partnered with SOLVE and the Clackamas River Basin Council to offer free streamside restoration to landowners along Rock Creek, a tributary to the Clackamas River. The Rock Creek Partnership is funded by Clackamas County Water Environment Services.

Green Space Initiative

photo: Chijo TakedaFriends of Trees' Green Space Initiative guides volunteers at watershed restoration projects throughout the Portland-Vancouver and Eugene-Springfield metro areas.

During the 2011-12 planting season, we planted more than 37,000 trees and native plants, a 36% increase over the previous season, which was a banner year, too. We've been growing because of new partnerships and more dedicated volunteers than ever before.

Now we need to take care of the trees we planted. Please check our online calendar for tree-care events from April 28 through May 19.

Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Only groups of 10 or more need to contact us in advance at Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org.