Photography event captures love affair with trees
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) will have an Arbor Week photography show Friday evening at the Concordia Neighborhood Community Room. Photographs will be on sale, with all proceeds going...
View ArticlePortland celebrates 33 years of Tree City USA
By Jesse Batty Portland Arbor Week continued in fine style yesterday at Powellhurst School & Park where the city once again accepted its designation as a Tree City USA for the 33rd straight year....
View ArticleA tree walk through history in Laurelhurst Park
By Andy Meeks On Wednesday morning approximately 30 people were treated to a walking tour highlighting the trees and history of Laurelhurst Park. Phyllis Reynolds, author of “Trees of Greater Portland”...
View ArticleVancouver celebrates 21 years as Tree City USA
By Jesse Batty The city of Vancouver held its annual Arbor Day Celebration at the Mayor’s Grove April 14, continuing a commitment to the urban forest for many years to come. The day consisted of a...
View ArticleDavid Bragdon wins Arbor Day Foundation award
Congratulations to Metro Council President David Bragdon, who received the 2010 Excellence in Urban Forest Leadership Award from The Arbor Day Foundation. Bragdon received the award for his role in...
View ArticleLocal elementary students create Arbor Day art
Vancouver elementary students won second and third place in the Washington State Arbor Day Poster contest. Stella Won took second place and Ciana Yi third with their artwork depicting this year’s...
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