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Learn to Prune Young Trees

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!

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Volunteer Event
a row of street trees

Tree Planting at Creston Elementary School

Urban Forestry is working with Creston Elementary to plant 14 trees on their school grounds.

10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Volunteer Event
Four people finish planting a tree and laying mulch.

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

All monthly meetings of the Urban Forestry Commission are open to the public and community involvement is encouraged. The first five minutes of the meeting are typically reserved for public comments. Please check the meeting agenda ahead of time to confirm if time allows for public comments.

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Meeting
Available Online

Tree Planting at Lillis Albina Park

Urban Forestry is working with Harriet Tubman Middle School to plant trees at the adjacent park.

9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Volunteer Event
Four youth and two adults show off their newly planted tree at a school playground.

Tree Planting at Patrick Lynch Elementary School

Urban Forestry is working with Patrick Lynch Elementary to plant 35 trees on their school grounds.

2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Volunteer Event
Four youth show off their muddy shoes in front of the tree they just planted.

Winter Tree Identification

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.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Winter trees at Peninsula Park

Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Monthly Meeting

5:45 pm – 7:15 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

All monthly meetings of the Urban Forestry Commission are open to the public and community involvement is encouraged. The first five minutes of the meeting are typically reserved for public comments. Please check the meeting agenda ahead of time to confirm if time allows for public comments.

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Meeting
Available Online

Winter Fruit Tree Pruning

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.

10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Winter fruit tree pruning

Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Monthly Meeting

5:45 pm – 7:15 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Sharp Tools, Clean Cuts

Learn how to keep your hand pruners and loppers sharp and ready to make clean cuts this tree pruning season!

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
three hand pruners on a wooden background

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

All monthly meetings of the Urban Forestry Commission are open to the public and community involvement is encouraged. The first five minutes of the meeting are typically reserved for public comments. Please check the meeting agenda ahead of time to confirm if time allows for public comments.

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Meeting
Available Online

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

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.

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Volunteer Event
Three volunteers dig a hole for a new tree planting at lents park with fall foliage in the background.

Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Monthly Meeting

5:45 pm – 7:15 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Glenhaven Park Tree Planting

Join us to plant trees at Glenhaven Park in the Roseway and Madison South Neighborhoods!

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Three volunteers dig a hole for a new tree planting at lents park with fall foliage in the background.

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

All monthly meetings of the Urban Forestry Commission are open to the public and community involvement is encouraged. The first five minutes of the meeting are typically reserved for public comments. Please check the meeting agenda ahead of time to confirm if time allows for public comments.

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Meeting
Available Online

Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Monthly Meeting

5:45 pm – 7:15 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

All monthly meetings of the Urban Forestry Commission are open to the public and community involvement is encouraged. The first five minutes of the meeting are typically reserved for public comments. Please check the meeting agenda ahead of time to confirm if time allows for public comments.

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Meeting
Available Online

Local Tree Care Providers Workshop

This workshop is for tree care professionals who work in Portland. It is free to attend, and is a requirement for companies that wish to be included on the City's Local Tree Care Providers web page.

8:30 am – 11:30 am
Classes and Activities
6 brochures featuring trees that are approved to be planted in Portland planting strips.

Portland Arbor Day 2021

Join us to kick off the tree planting season at Lents Park. Bring friends and family to plant trees, meet neighbors, and sign up for free yard trees.

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Community Event
White text saying "Portland Arbor Day 2021" hovers over a black and white photo of four trees in a line down a Portland city street with a craggy canopy.

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