APRIL 2025: EARTH MONTH | 1 MILLION TREES | EVENTS
CELEBRATING 1 MILLION TREES & NATIVE SHRUBS!
We’re on the cusp of a truly awesome milestone: 1 million trees and native plants added to our communities since our founding in 1989. How did we get here? You showed up.
The simple act of showing up is amazing, and we don’t take it for granted. Since 1989, more than 75,000 people have woken up on a Saturday morning, put on their boots, and shown up at Friends of Trees planting events. No matter the weather or what’s going on in the world, we’ve always had people show up to plant trees. We’ve seen a million times how planting trees brings people together.
We’re thrilled to be celebrating the million tree milestone and we’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished in partnership with the community. These million trees and native plants are showing up for us—cleaning our air and water, shading our neighborhoods, and making our communities better places to live.
Our shade tree sale is taking place next Saturday at our office and is open to the public. We source our shade trees from some of the best nurseries in the United States. We are thrilled to offer this unique opportunity to purchase high quality shade trees at a fraction of their original cost.
✅ Many species available, ranging from small to large
✅ Prices from $60 – $100
✅ Assistance with tree selection and loading
🚫 Delivery or planting assistance
🚫 A list of trees before the events
🚫 Reserving trees before the event
Please keep in mind these trees are tall, you’ll need to bring a vehicle with space, or you can arrange to pick up the tree the following week. Details on our event calendar.
TREEVIA WITH A SPIN
Monday, April 21, 6 – 7:30 PM
Chill n Fill, 5215 N Lombard, Portland
Come spend an evening with urban ecology expert Dr. Vivek Shandas! We’ll turn the tables on Vivek during Tree Trivia Roulette, where YOU ask the questions! Audience members spin the wheel and will ask Vivek a question based on wheel categories such as Trees in Hot Times, Trees & Magic, and more! Will you stump Vivek? How are Vivek’s improv skills? Come with your questions and find out!
No registration required, open to the public.Details here.
About Vivek: Dr. Vivek Shandas has more than two decades of climate and environmental science experience and has published over 100 scientific publications and four books; his work has appeared in the New York Times, The New Yorker, National Geographic, Scientific American, Times of India, Le Monde, Volkskrant , CNN and other international and national media.
EUGENE EVENTS
We wouldn’t be hitting 1,000,000 without our Eugene-Springfield community! Join us in celebrating!
EARTH DAY TREE WALK
Tuesday, April 22, 4:00–5:30 PM | Charnell Mulligan City Park
Take a walk around Jefferson Westside Neighborhood with us! Our Eugene Director, Erik, will be leading an Earth Day tree walk. The walk will begin and end at Charnel Mulligan City Park. Meet at the park by 4pm.
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MILLIONTH TREE CELEBRATION
Saturday, May 3, 2:30–5:00 PM | Play Eugene
Join your Eugene-Springfield Tree Team for a celebration of planting our millionth tree & native plant! We want to thank all of our supporters including our volunteers, donors, partners, and sponsors for all your help with another successful planting season. We couldn’t do what we do without all of you! Register here.
Portland General Electric is the presenting partner for the Millionth Tree Celebration.
Since 1989, PGE and Friends of Trees have worked together with the shared belief of investing in the environmental health of our communities by planting native trees and shrubs.
“Looking back on the past 36 years, we are gratified to be a part of such a rich legacy of environmental leadership,” said PGE Community Impact Director, Kregg Arntson. “Every tree planted has had a lasting impact for our communities.”
PGE’s support of hundreds of Friends of Trees planting events has helped bring communities together to grow the urban canopy and enhance green spaces, particularly in neighborhoods disproportionately affected by climate change.
“The work of Friends of Trees and thousands of volunteers over the decades has beautified neighborhoods and parks while contributing to cleaner air and healthier environments for us all,” Kregg says.
