MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR PORTLAND'S 33RD ANNUAL ARBOR WEEK CELEBRATION, APRIL 5–10
Posted: March 26th, 2010 4:13 PM
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(Portland, OR) - Portland's official Arbor Week Celebration, April 5 through April 10, is filled with free activities that will inspire you, while expanding your knowledge of and appreciation for the trees in Portland's parks, natural area, streets, and private yards. Kids and adults both can learn about the variety, the history, and the future of trees, and have a lot of fun along the way.
NOTE: All events are FREE.
Monday, April 5
Tea Under the Cherry Trees
7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Waterfront Park
Take a break from your commute or come during lunch and enjoy some free "Tree" tea, get tree information, and chat with members of the Tree Steward Coalition.
Tuesday, April 6
City of Portland's33rd Annual Arbor Day Celebration
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
West Powellhurst Park & Elementary School, SE 115 & Division
Tree Planting Ceremony at 1:30 PM with Commissioner Nick Fish and children from West Powellhurst Elementary School
Event includes:
-Fun, food & tree activities
-Community & student tree planting
-PP&R arborists
-Community tree resources
-Free native trees
-Tree climbing & youth activities
-Neighborhood tree resources
Wednesday, April 7
Laurelhurst Park Tree Walk
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Laurelhurst Park, 3600 SE Ankeny
Learn about the history and tree species of Laurelhurst Park from "Trees of Greater Portland" author, Phyllis Reynolds.
Thursday, April 8
Trees of Chapman Square
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SW 4th & Main
Gain a bird's-eye-view aboard Urban Forestry's bucket truck. Find out about Portland's tree programs, tree climbing, and tree planting.
Friday, April 9
Mature Tree Care Class
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Midland Park, 805 SE 122 Avenue
City arborists will demonstrate proper tree care and show how trees react to pruning.
Saturday, April 10
Portland's Trees by Bike
9 a.m. to 12 noon
Sellwood Park, 7600 SE 7th Avenue
See the best trees of Sellwood, Eastmoreland, Westmoreland, and Reed College via your bicycle.
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