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Harrison Park Tree Planting Event Highlight

Read about APANO and Urban Forestry's success at the Harrison Park planting event.

April 9, 2026 11:08 am News article

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Join Urban Forestry at Tree Summit

Come learn about trees and the urban forest with Urban Forestry and partners.

April 8, 2026 2:37 pm News article

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Tree Summit Speaker Highlight: J'reyesha Brannon

Join Urban Forestry and on April 11th from 9-noon at Mt. Scott Community Center for Tree Summit 2026 to hear a presentation from environmental engineer, J'reyesha Brannon.

Updated March 25, 2026 8:20 am News article

4,003 Trees Find Homes Through the Yard Tree Giveaway

Thanks to Portlanders across the city, more than 4,000 trees were planted in 2025 through the Urban Forestry’s Yard Tree Giveaway

March 24, 2026 8:05 am News article

Urban Forestry Launches Tree Care Assistance Pilot Program

March 24, 2026 7:37 am News article

Celebrating Three Environmental Writers for Women's History Month

Read about three books from female environmental writers for Women's History Month.

March 10, 2026 1:03 pm Blog post

Valentine's Day Tree Planting at Cherry Blossom Park

Read about the tree planting in Cherry Blossom Park.

February 27, 2026 11:36 am News article

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Celebrating Charles Jordan During Black History Month

Learn about former City Commissioner and Parks Director Charles Jordan.

February 10, 2026 7:15 am News article

Preparing Trees for Winter

Finds tips on how to prepare your trees for winter weather.

December 16, 2025 2:39 pm News article

Thanks for a Great Arbor Day Celebration

Learn more about this year's Arbor Day celebration.

October 30, 2025 7:53 am News article

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Meet the 2025 Bill Naito Award Winners

The winners for this year are Dr. Vivek Shandas and Morning Star Baptist Church.

October 30, 2025 7:47 am News article

Deciding Where to Host Arbor Day

Learn about what went into choosing Arbor Day location for 2025.

Updated October 10, 2025 4:40 pm Blog post

Parking Tips for Arbor Day

See where the best parking options are for Arbor Day at Sacajawea Head Start on October 18.

October 10, 2025 9:59 am News article

Learn About Yard Tree Giveaway's Registration Ambassadors

Learn about what went into choosing this year's Arbor Day location.

Updated October 9, 2025 4:40 pm Blog post

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Emerald Ash Borer Found in Portland

Learn about the arrival of this invasive pest and how you can support our efforts to reduce its impact.

Updated September 11, 2025 12:13 pm News article

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Updates to the Approved Street Tree Planting Lists

See updates to the Approved Street Planting Lists with new recommendations.

Updated July 24, 2025 12:13 pm News article

Congrats to the Neighborhood Tree Stewards Class of 2025

See what Neighborhood Tree Stewards learned and experienced in this summer's class.

Updated July 10, 2025 2:40 pm Blog post

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Nearly 3,000 Trees Find Homes Through the 2024 Yard Tree Giveaway

Learn about where all of last year's free yard trees ended up.

Updated February 27, 2025 8:13 am News article

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Preparing Your Trees for the Winter

All the information you need to help protect and care for your trees this winter.

Updated November 19, 2024 11:13 am News article

Celebrating Phyllis Reynolds