Tag: Forest Park
Help make Forest Park more attractive to pollinators!
By Andy Meeks
Have you ever gazed in wonder at all of the amazing trees and lush vegetation in Forest Park? Walked under the huge canopy and among the beautiful native flora and thought about how you’re still within a city? I know I have. And you can help restore key areas of Portland’s gem at our annual Forest Park plantings this November!
In conjunction with the West Multnomah Soil & Conservation District, Xerces Society and Portland Parks & Recreation, Friends of Trees is planting almost 1,100 native shrubs and flowers to increase native pollinator habitat in Forest Park and to increase awareness of the importance of native pollinators in urban areas.
These plantings will occur from 8:45 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 17. Space is extremely limited, so you need to sign up in advance in order to participate. You can save your space (or spaces, if you’d like to bring your friends or family) by filling out this FOREST PARK SIGN-UP FORM.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Andy or Jenny in the Volunteer & Outreach Program. We hope you can join these efforts to help Forest Park maintain its magnificence!
— Meeks is the Volunteer & Outreach Program Manager with Friends of Trees and loves exploring Forest Park on foot and bicycle.
Having fun restoring Forest Park
In snow, rain and sun, nearly 50 volunteers planted 500 native trees to restore a new part of Forest Park on Saturday, February 18.
“It was fun!” the PCC Landscape Club wrote on its Facebook page. “Jerrad won a pair of Hi-Tec hiking boots during the raffles, too. Sweet. Activities like these are great. You get to be outdoors, breathe in fresh air, meet other plant nerds, tree huggers and environmentalists, and do something good for the earth while burning calories (and gaining some back with the donuts, cakes and coffee).”
Hi-Tec Sports USA, which sponsored the planting and provided the photos above, raffled off three pairs of boots and a couple of rain jackets at the end of the planting. The company, which just established its US headquarters in Portland last year, also gave every volunteer a $20 gift certificate and a hat.
Make your mark on Forest Park this Saturday!
By Andy Meeks
Friends of Trees–and up to 50 lucky people–will return to Forest Park this Saturday, March 12, to plant approximately 400 native plants and shrubs along Saltzman Road in Forest Park. We are planting in the utility right-of-way, which is why we are planting shrubs and not trees. This planting will provide habitat in an area that is now essentially clear cut.
We still need volunteers for this weekend. About 25 spots still remain! You can pre-register for this event by following this link and filling out the form: bit.ly/FoTForestPark2011
The planting is now full as of Friday, 3/11/11 – 4:15pm
Please note that this is a ‘hike-in’ site and the planting area is approximately three-fourths of a mile from the parking area (NW St Helens & Saltzman, Portland, Oregon (map)). You may park along Saltzman or in the parking lot of the neighboring Anderson Roofing Company.
This planting is generously sponsored by REI and presented in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation and the Forest Park Conservancy. Friends of Trees will provide morning refreshments, gloves, tools, and all necessary guidance. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
You can contact Andy or Andrew in the Volunteer & Outreach Program for more information. We hope to see you out there on Saturday to make your mark on Forest Park!
–Meeks is Volunteer & Outreach Manager for Friends of Trees.
Local tree clippings:
–Metro announced it bought 20 acres of the upper Rock Creek Headwaters, according to The Oregonian.
The headwaters, which border Forest Park to the west, is part of the subwatershed boundary for the Tualatin River.
–The City of Vancouver announced this week it is seeking applicants for a volunteer position on its Urban Forestry Commission.
The seven-member advisory board meets monthly to “enhance the city by managing and conserving trees,” according to the press release.
There is no city residency requirement and applications must be received by Nov. 4.