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Friends of Trees: Plant Trees with Friends of Trees in NE Portland! (Sat, April 1st)
Posted by hannah.cherry
Have the signs of Spring got you looking to get outside?
Would you like to help your community in a few short hours? Don’t mind getting a little dirty? If so, join Friends of Trees as we plant nearly 200 street and yard trees in the NE Portland neighborhoods of Beaumont-Wilshire, Cully, and Roseway!
When: Saturday, April 1st, 9am-12pm (Please arrive around 8:40am to be assigned a planting crew and enjoy some free breakfast snacks and hot coffee/tea) The event will start promptly at 9:00am and finish up around 1pm with a delicious potluck lunch provided for all of our volunteers!
Where: Morning Star Mbc, 4927 NE 55th Ave, Portland, OR 97218 –look for Friends of Trees signs as you get close
Groups of Planters Welcome! We love a planting posse! We ask that any group of 5 or more simply pre-register via our Group Registration Form.
We provide gloves, tools and guidance–no tree care experience needed! Be sure to come dressed for the weather wearing sturdy closed-toe shoes, waterproof layers (rain pants, rain jacket) you don’t mind getting dirty, a hat, and get ready to have fun! If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to be in touch with our Volunteer & Outreach Program at 503-595-0213. We hope to see you there!
Contact Information
Carey or Jenny, Volunteer and Outreach
volunteer@friendsoftrees.org | 503-595-0213
friendsoftrees.org
About the Organization
Friends of Trees empowers people to improve the natural world around them through a simple solution: Planting Trees. Together.
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