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.
Please join us as we remove invasive non-native plants and free up the native wildflowers. Work with friendly neighbors as we restore this little forest in southwest Portland.
The top of the hill on SE 162nd south of Powell Blvd.
FREE
water and gloves
Louise Shorr
(503) 823-6131
lshorr@ci.portland.or.us
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Work with PUMP and Portland Parks and Recreation as we repair and build the trail system in Powell Butte. Learn how to make crib walls, lay gravel and widen trails.
Sponsored by City of Portland. Hosted by Naturescaping
(Pre-requisite: Basic Workshop)
The Naturescaping workshop schedule has been set for Fall 2006. Some of you receiving this message have completed the entire series of Naturescaping workshops, some two workshops, some one, and others have not yet attended a workshop.
Friends of the Forest Day, Eagle Creek: Join SOLV, the National Forest Foundation and Friends of the Columbia Gorge for a fun-filled day of volunteering and celebrating, Saturday, October 8, 9 AM to 1 PM at Eagle Creek campground.
