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The Bill Naito Award was created to honor the stories of individuals, organizations or projects that have continued Bill's work and reflect his dedication. Together, these stories weave a picture of our community's dedication to Portland's urban forest heritage.
The award-winning book "From Stumptown to Treetown" takes readers on a journey through the histor-tree of Downtown Portland. Learn from author and local historian David-Paul B. Hedberg about Portland's legacy of tree management.

Pop-up Arboreta

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An arboretum (plural arboreta) is a collection of trees, often with a theme or pattern. Every one of Portland’s parks has its own unique assortment of trees, each with a story to tell. With more than 300 different kinds of trees in Parks, no two Pop-Ups are the same!
Portland's urban forest is a vital part of our city, living green infrastructure that provides many benefits and services. This page contains information about how the City is updating the Portland Urban Forest Plan, a roadmap to how trees are planted, protected, and cared for in Portland.

Recorded Webinars

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Urban Forestry hosts community workshops on a wide variety of tree topics, and stewardship events to activate learning. Our workshops are a great place to build on your existing tree knowledge and skills or to take your first steps into the world of tree care and Urban Forestry stewardship.
Tree Bark Newsletter — Urban Forestry's digital newsletter featuring updates about Neighborhood Tree Stewardship, permits, tree inventory, special events, and more! ALL TREES, NO PULP.

Tree Walks

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Tree Walks connect community members to the trees of our City. Join a scheduled event, create your own, or sign up to host a tree walk in your neighborhood.
Local environmental groups in Portland you can volunteer with.
Talk trees at cultural events and festivals, help with Yard Tree Giveaway events or put on some work gloves and plant trees in parks. There are so many opportunities to get involved.
Many trees in winter have their own special charm that brings beauty to the season. Whether it is brilliant berries, mottled or textured bark, or interesting branch formations, trees in winter have charming traits to enjoy.