About Us
Annual Reports Treemail News The Friends of Trees Way Staff Board Equity and Community Partnerships Adult Urban Forestry Program
Calendar
Español
Log In / Sign Up
Cart: 0 Items
Friends of Trees
Donate
  • Get A Tree
    • Sign Up For A Tree
    • Browse Trees
  • Volunteer
    • Event Calendar
    • Volunteer Roles
    • Where We Plant
      • Salem
      • Eugene-Springfield
    • Volunteer as a Group!
    • Volunteer FAQ
  • News & Resources
    • Find an Arborist
    • How to Plant a Tree
    • How to Prune A Tree
    • Summer Inspector Program
    • Tree Care Guide
    • TreeMail Newsletter
    • The Tree Blog – the latest news
    • Job Opportunities
  • Donate
    • Donate Now
    • Ways to Give
    • Give the Gift of Trees
    • Business Partnerships
    • Sponsor a planting event
    • Leave a Legacy
  • Get A Tree
    • Sign Up For A Tree
    • Browse Trees
  • Volunteer with us
    • Event Calendar
    • Volunteer Roles
    • Where to Volunteer
      • Salem Volunteer
      • Eugene Volunteer
    • Volunteer as a Group!
  • News & Resources
    • Arborist Partners
    • How to Plant a Tree
    • How to Prune A Tree
    • Tree Care Guide
    • The Tree Blog – the latest news
  • About
    • Treemail – monthly news
    • Annual Reports
    • The Friends of Trees Way – planting trees & so much more
    • Staff Directory
    • Board of Directors
    • Equity & Community Partnerships
    • Adult Urban Forestry Program
    • Job Opportunities
  • Donate
    • Donate Now
    • Ways to Give
    • Give the Gift of Trees
    • Business Partnerships
    • Sponsor a planting event
  • Calendar
  • EspaƱol
Category: Green Space
Eugene, Green Space, Neighborhood Trees, Plant It Portland February 16, 2012

U.S. cities are losing 4 million trees a year

This sobering article by Eric Jaffe in The Atlantic Cities underscores the importance of planting trees. Below is an excerpt from the story:

Read More

FOT Events, Green Space, Neighborhood Trees February 9, 2012

A random act of KINDness

Last month Friends of Trees was treated to a random act of KINDness–$2,000-worth of great-tasting KIND energy bars and cereal from KIND

Read More

Eugene, FOT Events, Green Space, Neighborhood Trees February 8, 2012

A great start to February

What a weekend! Friends of Trees had four successful plantings on February 4, thanks to all of our volunteers, planting partners, and sponsors.

Read More

Green Space, Neighborhood Trees January 26, 2012

Paperless bills = less clutter, more trees

If you’re a Portland General Electric customer, and you switch to the PGE Paperless Bill option between February 1 and March 15, 2012,

Read More

Eugene, FOT Events, Green Space, Neighborhood Trees, Vancouver January 18, 2012

More than 550 volunteers plant 2,000 trees to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Many thanks to the more than 550 volunteers who helped us plant nearly 2,000 trees during the Jan. 14-16 Martin Luther King Jr. weekend of

Read More

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Latest Posts

  • We’re Hiring a Business & Corporate Relations Manager
    May 27, 2026May 28, 2026
  • Noticing Nature
    April 16, 2026April 17, 2026
  • Spring Splendor
    April 16, 2026

Socialize With Us

Friends of Trees Logo

Since 1989, we’ve planted over 1,000,000 trees and native shrubs in neighborhoods and natural areas in western Oregon & southwest Washington, all with the power of volunteers.

 

 

Donate

Get A Tree

All are welcome.

Read our Equity & Inclusion statement.

Portland Metro Area
3117 NE MLK Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97212
[email protected]
503-282-8846

Eugene Metro Area
1238 1/2 Lincoln St
Eugene, OR 97401
[email protected]
541-632-3683

Friends of Trees Twitter
Friends of Trees Facebook
Friends of Trees Instagram
Friends of Trees Youtube
Friends of Trees Flickr

Volunteer

  • Events Calendar
  • Volunteer Roles
  • Volunteer FAQ

News & Resources

  • About Friends of Trees
  • Treemail: e-news
  • Arborist Partners
  • Contact Us / Staff Directory
  • Board
  • Job Opportunities

Donate

  • Donate Now
  • Sponsor a Planting Event
  • Trees Make Great Gifts
  • Leave a Legacy
  • Ways to Give

WooCommerce / WordPress Development by Watermelon Web Works