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Taking care of our natural resources
Bull Run filtration facility earns Envision Platinum verification for achievements in human health and well-being, community development, collaboration, conservation, ecology, emissions, and resilience.
Press release
The Portland Housing Bureau intends to submit a Request for Release of Funds and Environmental Certification to HUD. Individuals, groups, or agencies may submit written comments on the Environmental Review Record by 5pm on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Public notice
PBOT's popular compost giveaway is back!
Updated Press release
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start getting your garden ready to survive (and thrive!) through hot temperatures. We’re here to help Portlanders reduce outdoor water use while growing the garden of their dreams. Mulch is an important step to making your yard more water efficient.
Blog post
On March 11, 2026, Portland City Council voted unanimously to approve the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project. This project amends environmental overlay zone (ezone) regulations to facilitate the replacement of public infrastructure and the management of vegetation in natural areas.
News article
This spring, Environmental Services invites Portland families to get outside and journey along one or both of our StoryWalk® locations at Whitaker Ponds in northeast Portland or at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge in southeast Portland.
Join Portland Parks & Recreation for a volunteer event on the MAC Trail in Washington Park!
Join us for a pre-bid meeting on the Urban Forestry Tree Nursery Grow Contracts RFP. Learn about project requirements, the contracting process, proposal criteria, and key resources. Attendance is optional but encouraged.
Join us for a mandatory pre-bid meeting for ITB No. 00002737 Urban Forestry Tree Planting and Establishment Services. Learn more about project requirements, contracting process, bidding criteria, and essential resources.
Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the garden every Tuesday, rain or shine, to tend to the plants on the grounds at Pittock Mansion.
This is an opportunity for community members in Trees for Residential Streets neighborhoods to ask questions about the planting program after the first round of communications about the program goes out.
Join PP&R and Hoyt Arboretum Friends to care for Portland's living museum of trees.
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