Opportunities From: Portland Parks & Recreation

One of the best ways to ensure a healthy, long-lived tree is to uncover the root flare before planting. Help us pull back soil on hundreds of trees before we give them away this fall.

Don't know what a root flare is? No problem. We will show you exactly what we are looking for and why it is so important.

What to Expect:
-Work requires digging in soil, bending, crouching and lifting.
-Sharp tools, like soil knives and pruners, will be used.
-Snacks will be provided. Please bring a reusable water bottle.
-Dress for the weather all work will be outside.
-Wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
-All tools and gloves will be provided.

Where:
The work location will be next to the Mt. Tabor Community Garden near SE Lincoln & 64th Ave. A Map will be sent ahead of the event.

When:
Friday, September 18, 2026, from 4:pm to 7pm

We know Friday schedules can be complicated - it's ok if you can't make it right at 4:00pm! We will have a demonstration at 4pm and again at 5pm.

Volunteer to help at a Yard Tree Giveaway event! At this fun and fast-paced event we will be giving away about 300 trees per event to Portlanders! Folks have pre-registered for trees. The event is set up as a drive-thru format where the recipient stays in their car until it is time to load up the trees.

What to expect?  We will work rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Snacks and water will be provided to volunteers. Please bring a reusable water bottle and lunch if you will need it.

High impact work includes (12 avilable slots): loading/unloading mulch, trees and tools as well as Finding Root-flares: High impact work requires digging in soil, bending, crouching and lifting. Sharp tools, like soil knives and pruners, will be used.

Low impact work (2 available slots): Handing out information booklets, Directing traffic, Taking Photos, distributing stickers and promotion/ Yard signs.

For the comfort and safety of all participants, please leave your pets at home.  Before attending any event: if you are not feeling well, have a temperature above 100.4ᵒ or receive a recommendation to self-isolate – please stay home.

Volunteer to help at a Yard Tree Giveaway event! At this fun and fast-paced event we will be giving away about 300 trees per event to Portlanders! Folks have pre-registered for trees. The event is set up as a drive-thru format where the recipient stays in their car until it is time to load up the trees.

What to expect?  We will work rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Snacks and water will be provided to volunteers. Please bring a reusable water bottle and lunch if you will need it.

High impact work includes (12 avilable slots): loading/unloading mulch, trees and tools as well as Finding Root-flares: High impact work requires digging in soil, bending, crouching and lifting. Sharp tools, like soil knives and pruners, will be used.

Low impact work (2 available slots): Handing out information booklets, Directing traffic, Taking Photos, distributing stickers and promotion/ Yard signs.

For the comfort and safety of all participants, please leave your pets at home.  Before attending any event: if you are not feeling well, have a temperature above 100.4ᵒ or receive a recommendation to self-isolate – please stay home.

Volunteer to help at a Yard Tree Giveaway event! At this fun and fast-paced event we will be giving away about 300 trees per event to Portlanders! Folks have pre-registered for trees. The event is set up as a drive-thru format where the recipient stays in their car until it is time to load up the trees.

What to expect?  We will work rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Snacks and water will be provided to volunteers. Please bring a reusable water bottle and lunch if you will need it.

High impact work includes (12 avilable slots): loading/unloading mulch, trees and tools as well as Finding Root-flares: High impact work requires digging in soil, bending, crouching and lifting. Sharp tools, like soil knives and pruners, will be used.

Low impact work (2 available slots): Handing out information booklets, Directing traffic, Taking Photos, distributing stickers and promotion/ Yard signs.

For the comfort and safety of all participants, please leave your pets at home.  Before attending any event: if you are not feeling well, have a temperature above 100.4ᵒ or receive a recommendation to self-isolate – please stay home.

Volunteer to help at a Yard Tree Giveaway event! At this fun and fast-paced event we will be giving away about 300 trees per event to Portlanders! Folks have pre-registered for trees. The event is set up as a drive-thru format where the recipient stays in their car until it is time to load up the trees.

What to expect?  We will work rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Snacks and water will be provided to volunteers. Please bring a reusable water bottle and lunch if you will need it.

High impact work includes (12 avilable slots): loading/unloading mulch, trees and tools as well as Finding Root-flares: High impact work requires digging in soil, bending, crouching and lifting. Sharp tools, like soil knives and pruners, will be used.

Low impact work (2 available slots): Handing out information booklets, Directing traffic, Taking Photos, distributing stickers and promotion/ Yard signs.

For the comfort and safety of all participants, please leave your pets at home.  Before attending any event: if you are not feeling well, have a temperature above 100.4ᵒ or receive a recommendation to self-isolate – please stay home.

Volunteer to help at a Yard Tree Giveaway event! At this fun and fast-paced event we will be giving away about 300 trees per event to Portlanders! Folks have pre-registered for trees. The event is set up as a drive-thru format where the recipient stays in their car until it is time to load up the trees.

What to expect?  We will work rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Snacks and water will be provided to volunteers. Please bring a reusable water bottle and lunch if you will need it.

High impact work includes (12 avilable slots): loading/unloading mulch, trees and tools as well as Finding Root-flares: High impact work requires digging in soil, bending, crouching and lifting. Sharp tools, like soil knives and pruners, will be used.

Low impact work (2 available slots): Handing out information booklets, Directing traffic, Taking Photos, distributing stickers and promotion/ Yard signs.

For the comfort and safety of all participants, please leave your pets at home.  Before attending any event: if you are not feeling well, have a temperature above 100.4ᵒ or receive a recommendation to self-isolate – please stay home.

Volunteer to help at a Yard Tree Giveaway event! At this fun and fast-paced event we will be giving away about 300 trees per event to Portlanders! Folks have pre-registered for trees. The event is set up as a drive-thru format where the recipient stays in their car until it is time to load up the trees.

What to expect?  We will work rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Snacks and water will be provided to volunteers. Please bring a reusable water bottle and lunch if you will need it.

High impact work includes (12 avilable slots): loading/unloading mulch, trees and tools as well as Finding Root-flares: High impact work requires digging in soil, bending, crouching and lifting. Sharp tools, like soil knives and pruners, will be used.

Low impact work (2 available slots): Handing out information booklets, Directing traffic, Taking Photos, distributing stickers and promotion/ Yard signs.

For the comfort and safety of all participants, please leave your pets at home.  Before attending any event: if you are not feeling well, have a temperature above 100.4ᵒ or receive a recommendation to self-isolate – please stay home.