Upcoming urban forestry events in Vancouver

Planted in 1825 or 1826, this apple tree in Vancouver is believed to be the oldest in the Northwest. (The Oregonian)
Planted in 1825 or 1826, this apple tree in Vancouver is believed to be the oldest in the Northwest. (The Oregonian)

Vancouver Urban Forestry has several upcoming events, including two Neighborhood Trees plantings with Friends of Trees, Feb. 27 and March 20.

This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. is a workshop entitled Fruit Tree Pruning & Care. This hands-on class will teach basic pruning methods in the classroom and in the orchard. Bring a lunch and dress for the weather.

The workshop will be held at Joe’s Farm, 701 NE 112 Ave. Pre-registration is required. For more information call 360-619-1108 or email [email protected].

Similar to Portland’s Tree Steward Program, Vancouver Urban Forestry has a Neighborwoods Steward program that will begin training new volunteers once a week next month.

Tree stewards receive 20 hours of free education from local arborists on how to maintain the health of the local urban forest, and in return donate at least 15 hours of volunteer time each year.

For more information on all Vancouver Urban Forestry events, visit them online.

–Toshio Suzuki