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- April 22, 2021
- CANCELED - Brown's Ferry Park Tree Care (Tualatin, OR) -- Earth Day eventApril 22, 2021
Thank you for your interest! This event has been CANCELED and is no longer open for registration. We encourage you to sign up for a different event this day or another Saturday! Thank you for your support!!
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Please arrive by 9:45am to find our tent and sign-in, Tree Care activities start promptly at 10:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and guidance, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots (no sandals of any kind, please!) and be ready to have fun!
What about Covid-19? The safety of volunteers and staff is our number one priority at Friends of Trees. We are requiring that all people at our events bring and wear a face mask, respect 6' or more of distance from others not in their own household, and follow a few other protocols, outlined on our Volunteer Frequently-Asked-Questions webpage. This event will have 15-25 people total.
Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian. Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to include their parent/guardian's contact information when they register online.
Questions? Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage. Our team is also happy to assist! You can reach Jenny, Pablo, and Carey at volunteer@friendsoftrees.org We look forward to seeing you out there!
Friends of Trees continues to follow the guidelines and recommendations made by the CDC and Oregon Health Authority. If at any point we feel it is not safe to host events, we will cancel them and notify any volunteers who are pre-registered.
- FULL - Happy Valley Park Tree Care (Happy Valley, OR) -- Earth Day eventApril 22, 2021
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This event is now full and closed. We hope to work with you at another of our Spring Tree Care events! Please consider any of the other open green 'Tree Care' events in May.
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Celebrate Earth Day by mulching hundreds of native trees and shrubs that were planted this past winter at this popular community park! We may also take out some weedy introduced plants, if time allows. Note: there will be no tree-planting at this event, and this is physically-demanding work (great for folks looking for a work out!). Our Tree Care events help to ensure the highest level of plant survival through the PNW dry summer months ahead.
What about Covid-19? The safety of volunteers and staff is our number one priority at Friends of Trees. We are requiring that all people at our events bring and wear a face mask, respect 6' or more of distance from others not in their own household, and follow a few other protocols, outlined on our Volunteer Frequently-Asked-Questions webpage. This event will have 15-25 people total.
Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian. Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to include their parent/guardian's contact information when they register online.
Questions? Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage. Our team is also happy to assist! You can reach Jenny, Pablo, and Carey at volunteer@friendsoftrees.org We look forward to seeing you out there!
Friends of Trees continues to follow the guidelines and recommendations made by the CDC and Oregon Health Authority. If at any point we feel it is not safe to host events, we will cancel them and notify any volunteers who are pre-registered.
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Thank you to our sponsors LAM Research & One Tree Planted!
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- April 24, 2021
- FULL - Wilkes Creek Headwaters Tree Care (NE Portland)April 24, 2021
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This event is now full and closed. We hope to work with you at another of our Spring Tree Care events! Please consider any of the other open green 'Tree Care' events in April or May.
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Join us as we mulch hundreds of native trees and shrubs that were planted this past winter! We may also take out some weedy introduced plants, if time allows. Note: there will be no tree-planting at this event, and this is physically-demanding work (great for folks looking for a work out!). Our Tree Care events help to ensure the highest level of plant survival through the PNW dry summer months ahead.
Please arrive by 9:45am to find our tent and sign-in, Tree Care activities start promptly at 10:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and guidance, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots (no sandals of any kind, please!) and be ready to have fun!
What about Covid-19? Please know, we are still requiring everyone to wear a face mask for the duration of the event, to leave 6' or more of distance from anyone not in your own household, and to cancel your shift if you or anyone in your home hasn't felt well within 14 days of this event. Members of the public are invited, and we anticipate the event size being 15-25 total people.
For further details, you can review our Volunteer Frequently-Asked-Questions webpage.Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian. Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to include their parent/guardian's contact information when they register online.
Questions? Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage. Our team is also happy to assist! You can reach Jenny, Pablo, and Carey at volunteer@friendsoftrees.org We look forward to seeing you out there!
Friends of Trees continues to follow the guidelines and recommendations made by the CDC and Oregon Health Authority. If at any point we feel it is not safe to host events, we will cancel them and notify any volunteers who are pre-registered.
- May 1, 2021
- FULL - McKay Park Tree Care event (NE Salem)May 1, 2021
Your help is needed to mulch trees and shrubs at McKay School Park! This event is supported by the City of Salem. Note: there will be no tree-planting at this event, and this is physically-demanding work (great for folks looking for a work out!). Our Tree Care events help to ensure the highest level of plant survival through the PNW dry summer months ahead.
What about Covid-19? The safety of volunteers and staff is our number one priority at Friends of Trees. We are requiring that all people at our events bring and wear a fabric face mask, respect 6' or more of distance from others not in their own household, and follow a few other protocols, outlined on our Volunteer Frequently-Asked-Questions webpage.
Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian. Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to include their parent/guardian's contact information when they register online.
Questions? Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage. Our team is also happy to assist! You can reach Jenny, Pablo, and Carey at volunteer@friendsoftrees.org We look forward to seeing you out there!
Friends of Trees continues to follow the guidelines and recommendations made by the CDC and Oregon Health Authority. If at any point we feel it is not safe to host events, we will cancel them and notify any volunteers who are pre-registered.
- All Springfield Neighborhoods PlantingMay 1, 2021
This event is FULL! Thanks to all who registered, but we are now at max volunteer capacity for this event.
After a brief welcome, the planting starts promptly at 9am! Gloves, tools, and tree planting guidance is provided. All we ask is that you dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Email for more info!
What about Covid-19? The safety of volunteers and staff is our number one priority at Friends of Trees. We are requiring that all people at our events bring and wear a fabric face mask, respect 6' or more of distance from others not in their own household, bringing your own water bottle and any other snacks or beverages you will need, and follow a few other protocols, outlined on our Volunteer Frequently-Asked-Questions webpage.
Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian. Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to include their parent/guardian's contact information when they register online.
Please contact Taylor at 541-632-3683 or TaylorG@friendsoftrees.org if you have any questions or need more information.
Friends of Trees continues to follow the guidelines and recommendations made by the CDC and Oregon Health Authority. If at any point we feel it is not safe to host events, we will cancel them and notify any volunteers who are pre-registered.
- FULL - Columbia Children's Arboretum Tree Care (NE Portland)May 1, 2021
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Due to popular interest, this event is now full and closed. Please consider registering for any of our other open 'Tree Care' events this Spring!
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Your help is needed to mulch hundreds of native trees and shrubs that were planted this past winter at this special gem of a site in inner NE Portland! We may also take out some weedy introduced plants, if time allows. Note: there will be no tree-planting at this event, and this is physically-demanding work (great for folks looking for a work out!). Our Tree Care events help to ensure the highest level of plant survival through the PNW dry summer months ahead.
Please arrive by 9:45am to find our tent and sign-in, Tree Care activities start promptly at 10:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and guidance, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots (no sandals of any kind, please!) and be ready to have fun!
What about Covid-19? The safety of volunteers and staff is our number one priority at Friends of Trees. We are requiring that all people at our events bring and wear a face mask, respect 6' or more of distance from others not in their own household, and follow a few other protocols, outlined on our Volunteer Frequently-Asked-Questions webpage. This event will have 15-25 people total.
Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian. Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to include their parent/guardian's contact information when they register online.
Questions? Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage. Our team is also happy to assist! You can reach Jenny, Pablo, and Carey at volunteer@friendsoftrees.org We look forward to seeing you out there!
Friends of Trees continues to follow the guidelines and recommendations made by the CDC and Oregon Health Authority. If at any point we feel it is not safe to host events, we will cancel them and notify any volunteers who are pre-registered.
- May 7, 2021
- Online Summer Inspector Training (May 7th-17th)May 7, 2021
Help ensure the survival of your neighborhood's newest trees: Join the Summer Inspector Tree Team!
Sign up now for this virtual training HERE (spots are limited, sign up soon).
Summer Inspectors learn how to properly assess the health of newly-planted street and yard trees. The total time commitment is about 12 hours over four months, including this required 3.5 hour online training. Tree inspection routes are available in Washington (Vancouver) and Oregon (Gresham; Portland: N, NE, SE, E; Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Wilsonville).
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with Carey, Pablo, or Jenny in our Volunteer & Outreach Program: Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org . We hope to work with you soon!
- May 8, 2021
- Online Summer Inspector Training (May 7th-17th)May 7, 2021
Help ensure the survival of your neighborhood's newest trees: Join the Summer Inspector Tree Team!
Sign up now for this virtual training HERE (spots are limited, sign up soon).
Summer Inspectors learn how to properly assess the health of newly-planted street and yard trees. The total time commitment is about 12 hours over four months, including this required 3.5 hour online training. Tree inspection routes are available in Washington (Vancouver) and Oregon (Gresham; Portland: N, NE, SE, E; Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Wilsonville).
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with Carey, Pablo, or Jenny in our Volunteer & Outreach Program: Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org . We hope to work with you soon!
- May 9, 2021
- Online Summer Inspector Training (May 7th-17th)May 7, 2021
Help ensure the survival of your neighborhood's newest trees: Join the Summer Inspector Tree Team!
Sign up now for this virtual training HERE (spots are limited, sign up soon).
Summer Inspectors learn how to properly assess the health of newly-planted street and yard trees. The total time commitment is about 12 hours over four months, including this required 3.5 hour online training. Tree inspection routes are available in Washington (Vancouver) and Oregon (Gresham; Portland: N, NE, SE, E; Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Wilsonville).
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with Carey, Pablo, or Jenny in our Volunteer & Outreach Program: Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org . We hope to work with you soon!
- May 10, 2021
- Online Summer Inspector Training (May 7th-17th)May 7, 2021
Help ensure the survival of your neighborhood's newest trees: Join the Summer Inspector Tree Team!
Sign up now for this virtual training HERE (spots are limited, sign up soon).
Summer Inspectors learn how to properly assess the health of newly-planted street and yard trees. The total time commitment is about 12 hours over four months, including this required 3.5 hour online training. Tree inspection routes are available in Washington (Vancouver) and Oregon (Gresham; Portland: N, NE, SE, E; Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Wilsonville).
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with Carey, Pablo, or Jenny in our Volunteer & Outreach Program: Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org . We hope to work with you soon!
- May 11, 2021
- Online Summer Inspector Training (May 7th-17th)May 7, 2021
Help ensure the survival of your neighborhood's newest trees: Join the Summer Inspector Tree Team!
Sign up now for this virtual training HERE (spots are limited, sign up soon).
Summer Inspectors learn how to properly assess the health of newly-planted street and yard trees. The total time commitment is about 12 hours over four months, including this required 3.5 hour online training. Tree inspection routes are available in Washington (Vancouver) and Oregon (Gresham; Portland: N, NE, SE, E; Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Wilsonville).
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with Carey, Pablo, or Jenny in our Volunteer & Outreach Program: Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org . We hope to work with you soon!
- May 12, 2021
- Online Summer Inspector Training (May 7th-17th)May 7, 2021
Help ensure the survival of your neighborhood's newest trees: Join the Summer Inspector Tree Team!
Sign up now for this virtual training HERE (spots are limited, sign up soon).
Summer Inspectors learn how to properly assess the health of newly-planted street and yard trees. The total time commitment is about 12 hours over four months, including this required 3.5 hour online training. Tree inspection routes are available in Washington (Vancouver) and Oregon (Gresham; Portland: N, NE, SE, E; Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Wilsonville).
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with Carey, Pablo, or Jenny in our Volunteer & Outreach Program: Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org . We hope to work with you soon!
- May 13, 2021
- Online Summer Inspector Training (May 7th-17th)May 7, 2021
Help ensure the survival of your neighborhood's newest trees: Join the Summer Inspector Tree Team!
Sign up now for this virtual training HERE (spots are limited, sign up soon).
Summer Inspectors learn how to properly assess the health of newly-planted street and yard trees. The total time commitment is about 12 hours over four months, including this required 3.5 hour online training. Tree inspection routes are available in Washington (Vancouver) and Oregon (Gresham; Portland: N, NE, SE, E; Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Wilsonville).
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with Carey, Pablo, or Jenny in our Volunteer & Outreach Program: Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org . We hope to work with you soon!
- May 14, 2021
- Online Summer Inspector Training (May 7th-17th)May 7, 2021
Help ensure the survival of your neighborhood's newest trees: Join the Summer Inspector Tree Team!
Sign up now for this virtual training HERE (spots are limited, sign up soon).
Summer Inspectors learn how to properly assess the health of newly-planted street and yard trees. The total time commitment is about 12 hours over four months, including this required 3.5 hour online training. Tree inspection routes are available in Washington (Vancouver) and Oregon (Gresham; Portland: N, NE, SE, E; Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Wilsonville).
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with Carey, Pablo, or Jenny in our Volunteer & Outreach Program: Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org . We hope to work with you soon!
- May 15, 2021
- Online Summer Inspector Training (May 7th-17th)May 7, 2021
Help ensure the survival of your neighborhood's newest trees: Join the Summer Inspector Tree Team!
Sign up now for this virtual training HERE (spots are limited, sign up soon).
Summer Inspectors learn how to properly assess the health of newly-planted street and yard trees. The total time commitment is about 12 hours over four months, including this required 3.5 hour online training. Tree inspection routes are available in Washington (Vancouver) and Oregon (Gresham; Portland: N, NE, SE, E; Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Wilsonville).
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with Carey, Pablo, or Jenny in our Volunteer & Outreach Program: Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org . We hope to work with you soon!
- FULL - Columbia Slough Natural Area Tree Care (NE Portland)May 15, 2021
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This event is now full and closed. We hope to work with you at another of our Spring Tree Care events! Please consider any of the other open green 'Tree Care' events in May.
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Your help is needed to mulch hundreds of native trees and shrubs that were planted this past winter at this natural area site just East of the PDX airport! We may also take out some weedy introduced plants, if time allows. Note: there will be no tree-planting at this event, and this is physically-demanding work (great for folks looking for a work out!). Our Tree Care events help to ensure the highest level of plant survival through the PNW dry summer months ahead.
Please arrive by 9:45am to find our tent and sign-in, Tree Care activities start promptly at 10:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and guidance, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots (no sandals of any kind, please!) and be ready to have fun!
What about Covid-19? The safety of volunteers and staff is our number one priority at Friends of Trees. We are requiring that all people at our events bring and wear a face mask, respect 6' or more of distance from others not in their own household, and follow a few other protocols, outlined on our Volunteer Frequently-Asked-Questions webpage. This event will have 15-25 people total.
Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian. Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to include their parent/guardian's contact information when they register online.
Questions? Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage. Our team is also happy to assist! You can reach Jenny, Pablo, and Carey at volunteer@friendsoftrees.org We look forward to seeing you out there!
Friends of Trees continues to follow the guidelines and recommendations made by the CDC and Oregon Health Authority. If at any point we feel it is not safe to host events, we will cancel them and notify any volunteers who are pre-registered.
- May 16, 2021
- Online Summer Inspector Training (May 7th-17th)May 7, 2021
Help ensure the survival of your neighborhood's newest trees: Join the Summer Inspector Tree Team!
Sign up now for this virtual training HERE (spots are limited, sign up soon).
Summer Inspectors learn how to properly assess the health of newly-planted street and yard trees. The total time commitment is about 12 hours over four months, including this required 3.5 hour online training. Tree inspection routes are available in Washington (Vancouver) and Oregon (Gresham; Portland: N, NE, SE, E; Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Wilsonville).
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with Carey, Pablo, or Jenny in our Volunteer & Outreach Program: Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org . We hope to work with you soon!
- May 17, 2021
- Online Summer Inspector Training (May 7th-17th)May 7, 2021
Help ensure the survival of your neighborhood's newest trees: Join the Summer Inspector Tree Team!
Sign up now for this virtual training HERE (spots are limited, sign up soon).
Summer Inspectors learn how to properly assess the health of newly-planted street and yard trees. The total time commitment is about 12 hours over four months, including this required 3.5 hour online training. Tree inspection routes are available in Washington (Vancouver) and Oregon (Gresham; Portland: N, NE, SE, E; Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Wilsonville).
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with Carey, Pablo, or Jenny in our Volunteer & Outreach Program: Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org . We hope to work with you soon!
- May 22, 2021
- Nadaka Nature Park Tree Care (Gresham, OR)May 22, 2021
Your help is needed to mulch hundreds of native trees and shrubs that were planted this past winter at this amazing park in East County! We may also take out some weedy introduced plants, if time allows. Note: there will be no tree-planting at this event, and this is physically-demanding work (great for folks looking for a work out!). Our Tree Care events help to ensure the highest level of plant survival through the PNW dry summer months ahead.
Registration: Fill out this quick online form to reserve your place. Space is limited, we recommend registering soon.
Please arrive by 9:45am to find our tent and sign-in, Tree Care activities start promptly at 10:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and guidance, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots (no sandals of any kind, please!) and be ready to have fun!
What about Covid-19? The safety of volunteers and staff is our number one priority at Friends of Trees. We are requiring that all people at our events bring and wear a face mask, respect 6' or more of distance from others not in their own household, and follow a few other protocols, outlined on our Volunteer Frequently-Asked-Questions webpage. This event will have 15-25 people total.
Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian. Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to include their parent/guardian's contact information when they register online.
Questions? Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage. Our team is also happy to assist! You can reach Jenny, Pablo, and Carey at volunteer@friendsoftrees.org We look forward to seeing you out there!
Friends of Trees continues to follow the guidelines and recommendations made by the CDC and Oregon Health Authority. If at any point we feel it is not safe to host events, we will cancel them and notify any volunteers who are pre-registered.
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