A MILLION TREES

Friends of Trees planted our monumental millionth tree* this April!

When Richard Seidman founded Friends of Trees in 1989, he never could have imagined that we’d reach the milestone of one million trees and native plants. We were honored to have him join us at our millionth tree planting and celebration last month, and he added a true sense of history to the proceedings.

“I’m just so grateful for everybody who has participated from the beginning and over the years, so intrepidly,” Richard said in his remarks to the crowd. “It’s just a joy. Who knew something like this would happen?”

At a party that felt very true to Friends of Trees, we were joined by 200 supporters, most of them devoted volunteers who helped us get here. Lewi Longmire played music from the back of one of our pickup trucks while folks sipped Level’s new One Million Trees Pilsner and hung out among the trees in our lot. When it came time to celebrate and plant the millionth tree, there was a palpable feeling of accomplishment that everyone in attendance shared.

“How did we get here?” Yashar, our executive director asked the crowd. “Through the power of 75,000 volunteers. Our mission is to build community through tree planting, and the community part is so important. This is what makes the magic happen, and I’m feeling it today.”

The magic of trees is that planting them is just the beginning. They’ll grow and provide their benefits for decades. We’ll get to know them and care for them, just like we get to know and care for our community. At Friends of Trees, we’re hopeful that one million trees and native plants is just the beginning. Like the trees—and you all—we’ll keep showing up.

YOU CAN BE A PART OF THIS!

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Earth Month & Millionth Tree SPECIAL EVENTS

FRIENDS OF TREES ANNUAL SHADE TREE SALE

 

TREE WALKS

  • Wednesday, April 16th, 5:30 PM ~ Tree Equity Walk in NE Portland with Columbia Slough Watershed Council
  • Thursday, April 17th, 6 PM ~ Tigard Native Plant Walk
  • Monday, April 21, 4 – 5:30 PM ~ North Portland Tree Walk
  • Wednesday April 30th, 6 PM ~ Vancouver Tree Walk

 

TREE TRIVIA, with a spin

  • Monday, April 21, 6 – 7:30PM
  • Chill n Fill, 5215 N Lombard
  • Featuring urban ecology expert Dr. Vivek Shandas
  • We’ll turn the tables on Vivek during Treevia Roulette, where YOU ask the questions! Audience members will spin the wheel and get to ask Vivek a question based on wheel categories such as Trees in Hot Times, Trees & Magic, and more! Will you stump Vivek? How are Vivek’s improv skills? Come with your questions and find out!
  • No registration, open to the public, tell your friends!

About Vivek: Dr. Vivek Shandas has more than two decades of climate and environmental science experience and has published over 100 scientific publications and four books; his work has appeared in the NYTimes, The New Yorker, National Geographic, Scientific American, Times of India, Le Monde, Volkskrant , CNN and other international and national media.

 

 

SPECIAL CONTENT

 

A MILLION TREES, A MILLION STORIES

Part of our Millionth Tree season is reflecting on our rich history and the impact we’ve made together. Our millionth tree is a true milestone, and we want to honor the 999,999 trees that came before it and the thousands of volunteers that made it happen.

Check out all the stories here!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

This is an amazing opportunity to consider a special gift to Friends of Trees. Given the increasing severity of the impacts of climate change, getting started on our next million trees is more important than ever—and we need your help more than ever. Your gift to Friends of Trees will play a key role in ensuring our long term ability to grow our community forest where and when we need it most, and to make sure the community is involved in the process.

Make a donation to our Millionth Tree Campaign

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS

Presenting Millionth Tree Partner:

Thanks to all of our Million Tree Partners!

 

              

 

 

*and native shrubs!

A healthy urban forest is not complete without natural areas filled with native plants. These green spaces provide habitat to wildlife, clean our water, and provide opportunities for people to connect with nature.