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FOT Events August 10, 2014

Why do some trees have needles?

Why do some trees have needles instead of broad, flat leaves? The short answer is: survival. In general plants like it hot and humid—such as in

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FOT Events July 29, 2014

Metro grant will help FoT deepen ties within our diverse communities

While the environmental restoration community in our region has made progress toward diversity, equity and inclusion, we feel there is still a

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FOT Events July 29, 2014

the power of trees in NoPo

Friends of Trees has worked in North Portland for 25 years—gathering volunteers to work side by side planting thousands of trees along

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Eugene, Neighborhood Trees, Schools, Tree Care, Volunteering July 21, 2014

The Science of Watering at Irving Elementary School

By Jennifer Killian On a sunny day last November, Friends of Trees partnered with teachers and students from Eugene’s Irving Elementary School to

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FOT Events July 18, 2014

A line of volunteers stretching 4 miles?!

Drumroll please… Friends of Trees’ final 2013-2014 volunteer tallies are in! And they’re amazing, thanks to YOU. Here are the numbers:

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