Friends of Trees coming to a neighborhood near you
November 16, 2012
By Sophia Kecskes
Would you like new trees planted in your neighborhood? Participate with Friends of Trees this fall to make it happen!
The 23-year-old organization is specifically focusing on 25 target neighborhoods in North and Northeast Portland. While the cost of planting a tree ranges from $35 to $75, Friends of Trees is offering scholarships. Call (503) 595-0212 to apply.
Costs include the price of the tree, delivery, hole digging, planting assistance, stakes, and follow-up maintenance checks. While certainly serving a good cause, neighborhood planting days are fun events too, with a neighborhood potluck to reward volunteers when the day is over.
Neighborhoods each have one planting per year, with sign-up deadlines about five weeks before the event. For more information and to sign up for your neighborhood's planting visit the Friends of Trees website or email Andy Meeks at andym@friendsoftrees.org.
The Portland Observer
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