Help us pull back soil on hundreds of trees before we give them away this fall.
Don't know what a root flare is? No problem. We will show you exactly what we are looking for and why it is so important.
What to Expect:
- Work requires digging in soil, bending, crouching and lifting.
- Sharp tools, like soil knives and pruners, will be used.
- Snacks will be provided. Please bring a reusable water bottle.
- Dress for the weather all work will be outside.
- Wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
- All tools and gloves will be provided.
Event information
This is a 2 day event. You do not need to attend both dates. We know Friday schedules can be complicated - it's ok if you can't make it right at 4pm ! We will have a demonstration at 4pm and 5pm.
| Event | Location | Date | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Find your Flare event day 1 | Mt. Tabor Community Garden near SE Lincoln & 64th Ave | 9/20/24 | 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Register here |
| Find your Flare event day 2 | Mt. Tabor Community Garden near SE Lincoln & 64th Ave | 9/21/24 | 8:30am- 12:00pm | Register here |
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, 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 at portland.gov/trees.