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Get Involved with Urban Forestry

Program
Public Works
Urban Forestry hosts community events and workshops on a wide variety of tree topics.
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Volunteer with Urban Forestry

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Tree Bark Newsletter

Learning Landscapes provide an active learning opportunity for youth of all ages!

Learning Landscapes - Trees for Schools

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Tree Inventory Project

NTS Tree Planting at Ventura Park

Neighborhood Tree Stewards (NTS)

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Portland Arbor Day

Oregon white oaks

Heritage Trees of Portland

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Recorded Webinars

Argay Park Pop Up

Pop-up Arboreta

Arbor Lodge Tree Team

Neighborhood Tree Teams

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Bill Naito Community Trees Award

Equity and Civil Rights

Contact

Urban Forestry Volunteer Coordination

ufvolunteers@portlandoregon.gov

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Related offices, programs, and projects

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Tree Permits and Regulations

Urban Forestry Commission

Events

Plant Trees with Learning Landscapes at Jason Lee Elementary

Plant trees with students at Jason Lee Elementary.

8:30 am – 11:30 am
Volunteer event
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Plant Trees with Learning Landscapes at Columbia Regional Services

Plant trees with students at Columbia Regional Services.

8:30 am – 11:30 am
Volunteer event
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Local Tree Care Providers Workshop

This workshop is for tree care professionals who work in Portland. It's 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
Available Online
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Tree Planting with Friends of Trees

Plant trees with Friends of Trees in East Portland.

8:45 am – 1:00 pm
Volunteer event
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More events

Past Meetings and Hearings

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