| Upcoming Events
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Neighborhood Tree Steward Monthly Workshop
Prune Like a Pro Saturday, January 8th
9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
East Delta Park Urban Forestry Headquarters
10910 N Denver Ave.
Course #: 341093
Fruit Tree Pruning Class
Saturday, January 15th
9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Columbia Children's Arboretum
Portland Neighborhood Tree Plantings
Saturday, January 8th, 22nd, & 29th
9:00 a.m. Tree Selection Slide Show with Jim Gersbach
Thursday, January 20th
7:00 p.m.
Neighborhood Crew Leader Training
Thursday, January 27th
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 22nd
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Happy New Year Urban Forest Enthusiasts
There's no better time than the present to help promote a healthy urban forest. There are plenty of ways to become involved, from planting a tree to becoming your Neighborhood's Tree Steward. Some of our yearly programs and events include:
- Neighborhood Tree Steward Monthly Workshop Series
(Winter, Spring, & Summer)
- Fruit Tree Management Classes
(Winter)
- Learning Landscape Installations
(Winter, Spring, & Fall)
- Arbor Week
(Spring)
- Neighborhood Street Tree Inventories
(Spring & Summer)
- Neighborhood Tree Steward Training
(Fall)
- Dig-It: An event to celebrate planting season
(Fall)
For more information visit
www.portlandparks.org and feel free to contact your Urban Forest Outreach Representative to get more information on ways you can become involved.
Karl Dawson
Urban Forest Education Specialist
503-823-1650
karl.dawson@portlandoregon.gov
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Autumn Montegna
Urban Forest Outreach Coordinator
autumn.montegna@portlandoregon.gov
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Autumn Montegna, Urban Forest Outreach Coordinator
Portland Parks & Recreation | City Nature Staff
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Register Today and Learn to
Prune Like A Pro
Prune Like A Pro:
What: Prune Like a Pro
When: January 8, 2011
Where: East Delta Park, Urban Forestry Headquarters
10910 N. Denver Ave.
Course #: 341093
 Proper pruning is essential in caring for trees. Learn basic tree biology, pruning techniques, and how to promote good structure for young street trees. After a short presentation, practice your new skills on 80 young street trees alongside Certified Arborists. Learn how to conduct a neighborhood pruning day, including obtaining proper permits, working with City Nature staff, and using the Urban Forestry tool lending program.
How to Register:
Prune Like A Pro Workshop is FREE and open to the public. To register, call 503-823-2525 or Click Here and enter the course numbers below. For information or questions about the our Neighborhood Tree Steward Monthly Workshop Series contact Autumn Montegna, Urban Forest Outreach Coordinator, at 503-701-7622 or autumn.montegna@portlandoregon.gov
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Submitted by
Autumn Montegna, Urban Forest Outreach Coordinator
Portland Parks & Recreation | City Nature Staff
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| | Fruit Tree Pruning Classes |
Portland Parks & Recreation offers free fruit tree workshops this winter.
Do you have fruit trees? Is pruning them a random act of violence? Portland Parks & Recreation is offering three free workshops on pruning to increase fruit production, train young trees, and restore neglected trees. The workshops take place at the Columbia Children's Arboretum which was planted by school kids in the 1970s.
Classes will start with a half-hour of basic fruit tree instruction, followed by hands-on pruning supervised by Portland Parks & Recreation horticulturists. Bring pruning tools and gloves if you have them (they will also be provided).Classes are free but registration is required.
Where: Columbia Children's Arboretum 10040 NE 6th When: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at
Saturday, January 15th
Saturday, February 19th
To register call 503-823-Play.
For more information contact Karl Dawson at 503-823-1650 or
Article Submitted By
Karl Dawson, Urban Forest Education Specialist
Portland Parks & Recreation | City Nature |
| | Help Us Create our Neighborhood Tree Steward Directory |
 Neighborhood Tree Stewards and Liaisons. We are currently compiling contact information for our Neighborhood Tree Steward Directory. This is a great way for you to get in touch with other tree enthusiast in your neighborhood that share your interests. Click Here and fill out this short questionnaire to give us permission to post your information in the upcoming directory. If you have any questions please contact Autumn Montegna at 503-701-7622 or autumn.montegna@portlandoregon.gov.
Submitted By Autumn Montegna, Urban Forest Outreach Coordinator
Portland Parks & Recreation| City Nature |
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Plant it Portland - Friends of Trees |
Friends of Trees has a full calendar in January. They will be planting in neighborhoods from Arbor Lodge to Lents and can always use more volunteers. Jim Gersbach will present a Tree Selection slide show on January 20th at Concordia University.
It's not too late to purchase trees from Friends of Trees in some neighborhoods. Enter your address in their website to see if you are still eligible to get trees for your home. Friends of Tree will get your permit and only show you trees that are approved by the city for your planting strip.
Article Submitted By
Brighton West, Program Director
Friends of Trees |
| Tree Stewards Needed for Urban Forestry Outreach
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Portland Parks & Recreation needs your help to staff our Urban Forestry Education Booth at Fix-It Fairs this winter. This is your opportunity to put your tree knowledge to the test, have fun, and meet other tree people.
Fix-It Fairs are free events designed to save you money and connect you to resources. On going exhibits & hourly workshops on such topics as: water and energy savings, safe and healthy home, food and nutrition, recycling, weatherizing your home, and Gardening and Tree Care.
First time staffing the Forestry booth? Don't worry, you will be paired with a seasoned volunteer or staff member. Volunteer shifts are from 8:30 to 11:00 am and 11:00 to 2:00 pm During the following Fix-It Fairs:
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Parkrose High School 12003 NE Shaver Street
Saturday, February 26, 2011 Jefferson High School 5210 N Kerby Avenue
For questions, contact Karl Dawson at karl.dawson@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-1650.
Submitted By Karl Dawson, Urban Forest Education Specialist
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