Well, it has been quite a break since the last time I posted, but that doesn't mean I haven't been busy. I have a list of updates, as well as a "to-do list" of things I'd like to get a jump on and events I've learned about, and I thought I'd share that with you:
-Spring is just around the corner! I spotted these furry little buds on my walk through the neighborhood this week. What other signs of spring have you seen this week?
-Tree Planting update: last weekend I participated in the Friends of Trees neighborhood planting as a neighborhood coordinator. I don't live in NE Portland anymore, but those cute little streets with their short walkable blocks are close to my heart. This year, the King neighborhood got 28 new trees!
-NW Portland update: NW Portland has had some trees come down this year, one of which was an oldie in Couch Park that came down during the recent windstorm. There have been other trees on private property that I have noticed have gone missing, as well. I'll have updates soon, and try to keep you posted on anything I discover regarding plans for replanting.
-Upcoming events: The City of Gresham, Oregon, is hosting a tree-related event this fall. Check for updates on the Audubon Society website, http://www.audubonportland.org/. Below is a snippet from an email I received about the event:
- Bringing experts to speak on the connection between public health and safety and urban parks and trees.
- Foster discussion by citizens and civic leaders about these connections within East County.
- Identify ways citizens and leaders can strategically invest in a safer and a greener future for East County.
Safe & Green in East County
East County Urban Parks and Trees Summit
Exploring the Linkages between Urban Parks,
Trees, and Public Health & Safety
8:30am - 4:00pm Saturday October 4, 2008
