Learn tree planting techniques and volunteer management. Join us rain or shine, and begin the process to become a Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader for a non-profit that's been enhancing the ecology of the Portland-Vancouver metro area for more than 15 years.

The Natural Area Restoration program restores and enhances degraded urban natural areas to preserve biodiversity, improve water and air quality, protect native species, and enhance wildlife habitat.

As a Friends of Trees Crew Leader you will:
·        Learn proper tree planting techniques and urban landscape ecology
·        Work with others in your community to improve the urban environment
·        Acquire skills to organize, inspire, and lead groups of volunteers
·        Meet new people with similar interests
·        Be an environmental educator
Crew Leaders attend a one-day training, then sign up to lead volunteer crews at four weekend planting events between December and April. Planting projects occur weekends (mostly Saturdays) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Portland-Vancouver area.