One planting down, dozens more for GSI

GSI Planting: 10.10.09 Mary Woodward Wetlands
Dave Pell, left, and Randy Lawrence of the Sunshine Crew manage the GSI planting in Tigard last Saturday. (FOT file)

Green Space Initiative kicked off its planting season this past Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Mary Woodward Wetlands in Tigard.

About 100 volunteers came out to help plant over 1,500 native trees and shrubs in the beautiful, sunny weather.

GSI Planting: 10.10.09 Mary Woodward Wetlands
GSI staffers, Logan Lauvray and Betsy Lattig, begin a big season for their growing program. (FOT file)

The City of Tigard and Clean Water Services partnered with Friends of Trees to plant Red Alder, Big Leaf Maple, Doug Fir and Oregon Ash, among other species.

GSI has 25 scheduled plantings for this season and is forecasting to grow upon the 13,000 trees and shrubs planted last year.

“After a fantastic kick-off to our twenty-first planting season, I am brimming over with excitement for our 09-10 plantings!” said GSI Specialist Betsy Lattig.

Our planting season continues this Saturday at the South Portland Riverbank and with our Crew Leader trainings in November.

Follow these links for more information:

–Planting Schedules–

–Crew Leader Info–

–Volunteer Opportunities–

—Logan Lauvray