WHAT: Volunteer to help plant trees at Glenfair Park! Bring yourself, weather protection, and a water bottle! All tools and materials needed will be provided on-site.
WHERE: Glenfair ParkNE 154th Avenue and Couch Court
Portland, OR 97230
WHEN: Saturday, October 12, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
For the comfort and safety of all volunteers, please leave all pets at home.
Portland Arbor day
Portland has been celebrating Arbor Day since 1889 - bringing communities together to recognize the importance and value of trees. The trees of our city provide essential services - making a healthier and more equitable place to live for all Portlanders.
Due to our changing climate, Portland’s hot dry summers have made it more difficult for trees planted in April to succeed. By moving Arbor Day to October, we can plant new trees and take advantage of our nice wet winter months to help them get established.
To learn more about the other activities at this years Arbor Day celebration visit our webpage: https://www.portland.gov/trees/get-involved/arbor-day
Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry's mission is to manage and ensure Portland's urban forest infrastructure for current and future generations. Portland’s urban forest consists of 236,000 street trees, 1.2 million park trees, and innumerable private property trees.
Urban Forestry is involved in managing or regulating all of these trees to differing degrees. Urban Forestry staff issue permits for planting, pruning, and removal of all public and some private trees and are on call 24/7 to respond to tree emergencies.
For more information on Urban Forestry.