Volunteer to help at a Yard Tree Giveaway event!
At this fun and fast-paced event we will be giving away about 300 trees to Portlanders!
Folks have pre-registered for trees. The event is set up as a drive-thru format where the recipient stays in their car until it is time to load up the trees.
What to expect?
We will work rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Snacks and water will be provided to volunteers. Please bring a reusable water bottle and lunch if you will need it.
High impact work includes:
- Loading Mulch and Trees
- Loading and unloading tools and event materials
- Loading trees and mulch into vehicles
Finding Root-flares:
- Work requires digging in soil, bending, crouching and lifting.
- Sharp tools, like soil knives and pruners, will be used.
Low impact work:
- Handing out information booklets
- Directing traffic
- Taking Photos
- Stickers and promotion
For the comfort and safety of all participants, please leave your pets at home.
Before attending any event: if you are not feeling well, have a temperature above 100.4ᵒ or receive a recommendation to self-isolate – please stay home.
Event information
More events will be added as event sites are finalized. Check back often to see what opportunities are available.
| Event & Location | Date | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
Yard Tree Giveaway Event Volunteer Sacajawea Head Start – 4800 NE 74th Ave | 10/18/25 | 8am - 12pm | Full |
Yard Tree Giveaway Event Volunteer OMSI – 1945 SE Water Ave | 10/25/25 | 8am - 12pm | Register |
Yard Tree Giveaway Event Volunteer Mt Tabor Nursery - 6135 SE Lincoln St | 11/1/25 | 8am - 12pm | Register |
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 220,000 street trees, 1.2 million park trees, and nearly 3 million 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.
Find more information about Urban Forestry on our website.