Category Archives: Trees

Concordia Street Tree Inventory needs volunteers

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Bob

Saturday, August 21, 2010 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. McMenamin’s Kennedy School Corcordia Community Room 5736 Northeast 33rd Ave. Portland, OR 97211 Citizens interested in the quality of Portland’s urban forest are invited to attend Concordia’s first street tree inventory … Continue reading →

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Concordia Tree Inventory Meeting, Tuesday, July 20 at Kennedy School

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Bob

Tuesday, July 20 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Concordia Community Room, Kennedy School Walking through the neighborhood, do you see too few trees and too many empty planting spaces? Lack of maintenance? Poor quality trees? Your opinions on the state … Continue reading →

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ECOPALOOZA Saturday August 7th in Fernhill Park

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Bob

Join us for ECOPALOOZA www.econw.org

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Arbor Week Photography Show, Friday, April 9th, 6 pm to 8:30 pm

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Bob

I love trees because… “Of their determination to live, grow, produce and harbor life” – Matthew Scoggins “They make me feel peaceful and happy” -Betsy Valle “Like people, they feel, grow, change with the seasons, develop their own roots, and … Continue reading →

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Consider Renting a living Christmas Tree this year

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Bob

The Original Living Christmas Tree Company is a nonprofit that delivers living potted Christmas trees for holiday rental. A little after New Year’s, workers pick them up and deliver them to parks, schools and other institutions that pay $10 to … Continue reading →

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The Social, Economic and Environmental Benefits of Trees in Cities

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Bob

On October 16, Kathleen L. Wolf, Research Social Scientist in the College of Forest Resources at the University of Washington, discussed the environmental, social and economic benefits of plants in our cities. She then turned the spotlight on examples of … Continue reading →

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Join us for the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum Tree Walk Sunday, October 11th

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Bob

Portland Parks & Recreation started the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum four years ago with the idea of showcasing unique varieties of trees in an urban setting. This is a great way to learn about our neighborhood and decide on what tree … Continue reading →

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Sign-Up for Friends of Trees Concordia Tree Planting!

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Bob

WHY GET A TREE? •Trees increase the value of a home up to 21% more than the same house without trees • Trees can keep a home up to 20° cooler in the summer • Trees improve air quality •“Green … Continue reading →

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