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Portland Pruners Program
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Funds, Supplies, and Assistance
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Learn to Prune Young Trees
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This introductory workshop explores young tree pruning in the urban environment. We will cover tree biology basics, why trees need pruning, and all of the ins and outs of applying our knowledge to trees throughout Portland!
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Learn about the Free Street Tree Program and where will we be planting next.
Glenhaven Park Tree Planting
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Join us to plant trees at Glenhaven Park in the Roseway and Madison South Neighborhoods!
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Roseway Parkway Tree Walk
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Discover the many trees (young and old) of the Roseway Parkway and learn about your local Tree Team this October!
De Colores - Una Caminata Entre los Árboles
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Una caminata entre los árboles con cambios estacionales. A Tree Walk of Seasonal Changes.
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Sharp Tools, Clean Cuts
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Learn how to keep your hand pruners and loppers sharp and ready to make clean cuts this tree pruning season!
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Columbia Park Tree Walk
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Join us on a leisurely walk around Columbia Park and the surrounding neighborhood.
Berrydale Park Tree Walk
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Join Neighborhood Tree Steward Graduate and local tree-enthusiast Lisa Wilcke to learn about the trees of Berrydale Park!
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Kenilworth Park Tree Walk
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Join Neighborhood Tree Steward Graduate and local tree-enthusiast Lisa Wilcke to learn about the trees of Kenilworth Park - two dates available!
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Summertime Tree Walk
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Join PP&R Urban Forestry in the South Tabor Neighborhood for a tree walk exploring some of Portland's unique street trees. RESCHEDULED 7/13/22.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
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Join Urban Forestry and the Confluence Environmental Center's AmeriCorps program to care for the trees of the Sacajawea Dog Park in the Cully Neighborhood. The young trees of this park are ready for some TLC to ensure they're long-lived to provide years of environmental services to the community.
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Winter Tree Identification
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To become an expert tree-identifier takes lots of practice looking at the trees outdoors. This tree walk will cover the methods of identification and the characteristics of trees in wintertime. Join PP&R Urban Forestry to learn about Winter Tree Identification with the Curator of Hoyt Arboretum.
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Winter Tree Care Tips
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All the information you need to help protect and care for your trees this winter.
Flowering Tree Walk
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Spring has sprung, buds are bursting, and trees throughout Portland are coating the City in fragrant flowers! Register to join us on a Flowering Tree Walk this April.
Prevent Dutch Elm Disease
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To protect our elm trees from Dutch elm disease, pruning of any elm is prohibited from April 15 to October 15 in the City of Portland. Watch for signs of of Dutch elm disease.
Trees of Peninsula Park Tree Walk
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It’s more than roses! Join Urban Forestry Manager Angie DiSalvo for a tour of 100 years of tree plantings at Peninsula Park.
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Winter Fruit Tree Pruning
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Wintertime fruit tree pruning brings an entirely different set of goals and objectives than summer fruit tree pruning. Learn more about which trees need care this time of year and practice with neighbors at the Delta Park Orchard.
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Madrones on a Monday Morning - Tree Walk
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Join PP&R Urban Forestry for a Madrones on a Monday Morning, a tree walk at Kelley Point Park. June 14, 9:00 am - 10:00 am.
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Information on tree roots and sidewalks.
Keep Cool Under the Canopy (Columbia Park)
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Take a walk beneath the rich canopy of Columbia Park during the heat of summer and learn how these green giants are working hard to keep you cool.
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Tree Walks
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Tree Walks connect community members to the trees of our City. Join a scheduled event, create your own, or sign up to host a tree walk in your neighborhood.
Recorded Webinars
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Urban Forestry hosts community workshops on a wide variety of tree topics, and stewardship events to activate learning. Our workshops are a great place to build on your existing tree knowledge and skills or to take your first steps into the world of tree care and Urban Forestry stewardship.
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Learn about a selection of trees that keep their leaves all year, and do well in Portland.
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