planting hope for the future

"Planting trees is planting hope." -Richard Seidman, Friends of Trees founder

In loving memory of Neighborhood Trees Specialist David Odom

Remembering David Odom

A memorial service for Friends of Trees Neighborhood Specialist David Odom will be held at the World Forestry Center at 1 pm on Monday, January 30. More information and a tribute to David can be found on our blog.

Good Things Grow on Trees

In dozens of Portland and Vancouver neighborhoods, you can still order a tree for your home to plant with your neighbors between now and April.

For only $35 to $75, choose a tree that suits you and your planting strip or yard. The cost covers delivery, hole digging, planting assistance, and follow-up checks in the summer. Each planting wraps up with a community potluck lunch.

Make Friends & Make the World Greener

photo: Joanie Beldin

Friends of Trees will host multiple plantings in Portland and Vancouver and in Eugene and Springfield each weekend now through April.

We welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities! Our friendly, helpful crew leaders guide small groups of planters at each event.

Please join us for hot drinks and pastries at 8:45 am, planting instructions at 9:00 am, and a morning of meeting new friends and making the world greener.

Planting trees with friends a great way to start the new year.