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Summer is a slower time for Friends of Trees, but we’ll return to planting events and a high need for volunteers in Fall 2021! We will continue to modify our events based on the most recent CDC guidelines to ensure they are as safe and healthy as possible, more information is here, and the event calendar is here, and will be updated in late summer with our Fall planting schedule. You can stay connected with us through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, where we’re sharing information and stories about trees + community. Until further notice the Portland office is closed to the public; appointments may be made with individual staff as necessary. We hope you and yours are safe and well.
Friends of Trees inspires people to improve the world around them through a simple solution:
Planting Trees. Together.
Think Like a Tree.
850,000 trees and native shrubs in neighborhoods, parks and natural areas throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1989.
Thanks to you.
Help us grow. Let’s plant trees. Together.
- May 14, 2021
- Online Summer Inspector Training (May 7th-17th)May 7, 2021
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This training is now full and closed - thank you for your interest! We'll update our online calendar in late summer '21 with our Fall planting events and any other volunteer opportunities.
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Summer Inspectors learn how to properly assess the health of newly-planted street and yard trees. The total time commitment is about 12 hours over four months, including this required 3.5 hour online training. Tree inspection routes are available in Washington (Vancouver) and Oregon (Gresham; Portland: N, NE, SE, E; Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Wilsonville).Any questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with Carey, Pablo, or Jenny in our Volunteer & Outreach Program: Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org . We hope to work with you soon!
- May 15, 2021
- Online Summer Inspector Training (May 7th-17th)May 7, 2021
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This training is now full and closed - thank you for your interest! We'll update our online calendar in late summer '21 with our Fall planting events and any other volunteer opportunities.
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Summer Inspectors learn how to properly assess the health of newly-planted street and yard trees. The total time commitment is about 12 hours over four months, including this required 3.5 hour online training. Tree inspection routes are available in Washington (Vancouver) and Oregon (Gresham; Portland: N, NE, SE, E; Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Wilsonville).Any questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with Carey, Pablo, or Jenny in our Volunteer & Outreach Program: Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org . We hope to work with you soon!
- FULL - Columbia Slough Natural Area Tree Care (NE Portland)May 15, 2021
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This event is now full and closed. We hope to work with you at another of our Spring Tree Care events! Please consider any of the other open green 'Tree Care' events in May.
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Your help is needed to mulch hundreds of native trees and shrubs that were planted this past winter at this natural area site just East of the PDX airport! We may also take out some weedy introduced plants, if time allows. Note: there will be no tree-planting at this event, and this is physically-demanding work (great for folks looking for a work out!). Our Tree Care events help to ensure the highest level of plant survival through the PNW dry summer months ahead.
Please arrive by 9:45am to find our tent and sign-in, Tree Care activities start promptly at 10:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and guidance, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots (no sandals of any kind, please!) and be ready to have fun!
What about Covid-19? The safety of volunteers and staff is our number one priority at Friends of Trees. We are requiring that all people at our events bring and wear a face mask, respect 6' or more of distance from others not in their own household, and follow a few other protocols, outlined on our Volunteer Frequently-Asked-Questions webpage. This event will have 15-25 people total.
Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian. Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to include their parent/guardian's contact information when they register online.
Questions? Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage. Our team is also happy to assist! You can reach Jenny, Pablo, and Carey at volunteer@friendsoftrees.org We look forward to seeing you out there!
Friends of Trees continues to follow the guidelines and recommendations made by the CDC and Oregon Health Authority. If at any point we feel it is not safe to host events, we will cancel them and notify any volunteers who are pre-registered.
- May 16, 2021
- Online Summer Inspector Training (May 7th-17th)May 7, 2021
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This training is now full and closed - thank you for your interest! We'll update our online calendar in late summer '21 with our Fall planting events and any other volunteer opportunities.
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Summer Inspectors learn how to properly assess the health of newly-planted street and yard trees. The total time commitment is about 12 hours over four months, including this required 3.5 hour online training. Tree inspection routes are available in Washington (Vancouver) and Oregon (Gresham; Portland: N, NE, SE, E; Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Wilsonville).Any questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with Carey, Pablo, or Jenny in our Volunteer & Outreach Program: Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org . We hope to work with you soon!
- May 17, 2021
- Online Summer Inspector Training (May 7th-17th)May 7, 2021
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This training is now full and closed - thank you for your interest! We'll update our online calendar in late summer '21 with our Fall planting events and any other volunteer opportunities.
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Summer Inspectors learn how to properly assess the health of newly-planted street and yard trees. The total time commitment is about 12 hours over four months, including this required 3.5 hour online training. Tree inspection routes are available in Washington (Vancouver) and Oregon (Gresham; Portland: N, NE, SE, E; Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Wilsonville).Any questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with Carey, Pablo, or Jenny in our Volunteer & Outreach Program: Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org . We hope to work with you soon!
- May 22, 2021
- Tree Stewardship Work Party with NCAP!RSVP for location details!May 22, 2021
Friends of Trees and the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides are partnering for two tree stewardship work parties on May 22nd and June 5th!
Be a tree steward by helping remove competing vegetation, adding wood stakes to deter mowers and string trimmers, and mulching around young trees in the Whiteaker neighborhood near I-105. Tools will be provided, but if you are able to, bring your own water bottle and pair of gloves! Extra gloves (including leather gloves for blackberry removal) will be available for use. All ages welcome, no experience necessary.
Space is limited. To sign up for one or both of these events, check out our sign up form here!
Questions or concerns? Contact the tree team at EugeneTrees@FriendsofTrees.org or 541-632-3683.
- FULL - Nadaka Nature Park Tree Care (Gresham, OR)May 22, 2021
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This event is now full and closed. Thank you for helping care for trees during the month of May, please check back in the Fall of 2021 for new planting opportunities! ==============
Your help is needed to mulch hundreds of native trees and shrubs that were planted this past winter at this amazing park in East County! We may also take out some weedy introduced plants, if time allows. Note: there will be no tree-planting at this event, and this is physically-demanding work (great for folks looking for a work out!). Our Tree Care events help to ensure the highest level of plant survival through the PNW dry summer months ahead.
Please arrive by 9:45am to find our tent and sign-in, Tree Care activities start promptly at 10:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and guidance, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots (no sandals of any kind, please!) and be ready to have fun!
What about Covid-19? The safety of volunteers and staff is our number one priority at Friends of Trees. We are requiring that all people at our events bring and wear a face mask, respect 6' or more of distance from others not in their own household, and follow a few other protocols, outlined on our Volunteer Frequently-Asked-Questions webpage. This event will have 15-25 people total.
Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian. Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to include their parent/guardian's contact information when they register online.
Questions? Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage. Our team is also happy to assist! You can reach Jenny, Pablo, and Carey at volunteer@friendsoftrees.org We look forward to seeing you out there!
Friends of Trees continues to follow the guidelines and recommendations made by the CDC and Oregon Health Authority. If at any point we feel it is not safe to host events, we will cancel them and notify any volunteers who are pre-registered.
- June 5, 2021
- Tree Stewardship Work Party with NCAP!RSVP for location details!June 5, 2021
Friends of Trees and the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides are partnering for two tree stewardship work parties on May 22nd and June 5th!
Be a tree steward by helping remove competing vegetation, adding wood stakes to deter mowers and string trimmers, and mulching around young trees in the Whiteaker neighborhood near I-105. Tools will be provided, but if you are able to, bring your own water bottle and pair of gloves! Extra gloves (including leather gloves for blackberry removal) will be available for use. All ages welcome, no experience necessary.
Space is limited. To sign up for one or both of these events, check out our sign up form here!
Questions or concerns? Contact the tree team at EugeneTrees@FriendsofTrees.org or 541-632-3683.
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😂 we meant mulching 😂 https://t.co/V0ktHJ1bf1 https://t.co/ImeeYhokhe
We love munching our newly planted tree & native shrub seedlings! Why!? Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil and reduces weed growth, keeping our 🌲 🌱 happy & healthy throughout the dry season!
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Also... we love the smell of it! https://t.co/6GYMewbySV
