The first planting of the Friends of Trees 2006-07 planting season is at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Sat., Oct., 14, and the first neighborhood planting in Portland is in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Nov. 11. Both are part of the Fun Run for Restoration course. To view a map of the run and walk, visit www.friendsoftrees.org.
Friends of Trees will host its first Fun Run for Restoration, a 5-mile run and 3.5-mile walk, on Sunday, Oct. 8th, beginning at Oaks Amusement Park, 7100 Oaks Park Way. Registration is at 8:30am., the run starts at 9am. The Fun Run for Restoration is sponsored by the Nike Factory Store.
Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12.
Friends of Trees is expanding its core group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings on Nov. 4 and 11. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate volunteers about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, plant accessorizing, and volunteer leadership. Trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2006 and March 2007.
Luckily, Community Energy Project is starting up their weatherization classes again. Learn how to save energy in your home by altering behavior and using specific materials to stop drafts. Do it yourself!
Lead Poisoning is still a serious problem in Portland.
Our FREE workshop shows how to prevent lead poisoning, where to find lead, and how to clean lead-safe. All are welcome to come, but please RSVP so that we know how many kits to bring.
Hiker, backpacker and award-winning author Douglas Lorain shares his decades of experience through a colorful slide show captured on trips in the Pacific Northwest. Many outdoor lovers are unaware that the Northwest is home to some outstanding displays of autumn foliage – you just have to know where (and when) to find them. Discover some of our area’s best kept secrets--where to see hillsides covered with quaking aspens, western and alpine larches, huckleberries, vine and bigleaf maples, and other fall-color specialists, all waiting for you and your camera to enjoy.
