Volunteer: Find Your Flare: Preparing Your Trees for PlantingOne 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
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Program: Urban Forestry 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
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Program: Urban Forestry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 18, 2026 Zip Code: 97215 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Welcoming Week Community Reflection and Celebration at Mt Scott ParkJoin us and partner organizations to celebrate bringing our communities together through outdoor connection, recreation, nature and reflection! When: Saturday, September 19th, 2026 Where: Mt Scott Park at SE 72nd and SE Harold St, Portland OR 97206 Volunteers will table with Urban Forestry staffers to let the event participants know about our free tree programs. Event runs from 9am- 1pm. We ask that volunteers arrive at 8:30am for set up and stay until 1:30pm for take down. Super plus if you're bilingual in any of the following languages: Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Cantonese Please bring snacks, filled water bottle and a sack lunch if you plan to eat lunch during your volunteer shift. We'd also recommend using sunscreen and a hat and any other items you might need to stay cool. Thanks as always, everyone! Program: Urban Forestry Join us and partner organizations to celebrate bringing our communities together through outdoor connection, recreation, nature and reflection! When: Saturday, September 19th, 2026 Where: Mt Scott Park at SE 72nd and SE Harold St, Portland OR 97206 Volunteers will table with Urban Forestry staffers to let the event participants know about our free tree programs. Event runs from 9am- 1pm. We ask that volunteers arrive at 8:30am for set up and stay until 1:30pm for take down. Super plus if you're bilingual in any of the following languages: Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Cantonese Please bring snacks, filled water bottle and a sack lunch if you plan to eat lunch during your volunteer shift. We'd also recommend using sunscreen and a hat and any other items you might need to stay cool. Thanks as always, everyone! Program: Urban Forestry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97206 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Yard Tree Giveaway Volunteer- Arbor Lodge ParkVolunteer 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. Program: Urban Forestry 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. Program: Urban Forestry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97217 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Yard Tree Giveaway Volunteer- Gilbert Park Elementary SchoolVolunteer 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. Program: Urban Forestry 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. Program: Urban Forestry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97236 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Yard Tree Giveaway Volunteer- Wilshire ParkVolunteer 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. Program: Urban Forestry 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. Program: Urban Forestry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97212 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Arbor Day Tree Planting Shift OneWHAT: Volunteer to help plant trees at Harrison Park with Urban Forestry and APANO! Bring yourself, weather protection, and a water bottle! All tools and materials needed will be provided on-site. WHERE: Harrison Park (1931 SE 84th Ave, Portland, OR 97216) WHEN: Saturday, Oct 17, Planting Shift One: 10:00 am - 11:15 am Join Urban Forestry and APANO to celebrate the beginning of the planting season with a tree planting event. Volunteers will be able to plant trees or work in the nature patch to help beautify the park. In addition to stewardship work, there will be crafts, educational tables, and free food. Don't miss out on this great community event. This planting event will happen, rain or shine. Program: Urban Forestry WHAT: Volunteer to help plant trees at Harrison Park with Urban Forestry and APANO! Bring yourself, weather protection, and a water bottle! All tools and materials needed will be provided on-site. WHERE: Harrison Park (1931 SE 84th Ave, Portland, OR 97216) WHEN: Saturday, Oct 17, Planting Shift One: 10:00 am - 11:15 am Join Urban Forestry and APANO to celebrate the beginning of the planting season with a tree planting event. Volunteers will be able to plant trees or work in the nature patch to help beautify the park. In addition to stewardship work, there will be crafts, educational tables, and free food. Don't miss out on this great community event. This planting event will happen, rain or shine. Program: Urban Forestry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 17, 2026 Zip Code: 97216 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Arbor Day Tree Planting Shift TwoWHAT: Volunteer to help plant trees at Harrison Park with Urban Forestry and APANO! Bring yourself, weather protection, and a water bottle! All tools and materials needed will be provided on-site. WHERE: Harrison Park (1931 SE 84th Ave, Portland, OR 97216) WHEN: Saturday, Oct 17, Planting Shift One: 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Join Urban Forestry and APANO to celebrate the beginning of the planting season with a tree planting event. Volunteers will be able to plant trees or work in the nature patch to help beautify the park. In addition to stewardship work, there will be crafts, educational tables, and free food. Don't miss out on this great community event. This planting event will happen, rain or shine. Program: Urban Forestry WHAT: Volunteer to help plant trees at Harrison Park with Urban Forestry and APANO! Bring yourself, weather protection, and a water bottle! All tools and materials needed will be provided on-site. WHERE: Harrison Park (1931 SE 84th Ave, Portland, OR 97216) WHEN: Saturday, Oct 17, Planting Shift One: 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Join Urban Forestry and APANO to celebrate the beginning of the planting season with a tree planting event. Volunteers will be able to plant trees or work in the nature patch to help beautify the park. In addition to stewardship work, there will be crafts, educational tables, and free food. Don't miss out on this great community event. This planting event will happen, rain or shine. Program: Urban Forestry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 17, 2026 Zip Code: 97216 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Yard Tree Giveaway Volunteer- Arbor Day- Harrison ParkVolunteer 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. Program: Urban Forestry 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. Program: Urban Forestry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97216 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Yard Tree Giveaway Volunteer- Gabriel ParkVolunteer 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. Program: Urban Forestry 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. Program: Urban Forestry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97219 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Yard Tree Giveaway Volunteer- Tabor Community GardensVolunteer 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. Program: Urban Forestry 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. Program: Urban Forestry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97215 Allow Groups: No |