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Tree Bark
News from Urban Forestry — All Trees, No Pulp • April 23, 2026
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Promote Yard Tree Giveaway and Earn $10,000 for Your Organization
 Urban Forestry is seeking contract partners to conduct outreach for the Yard Tree Giveaway this summer. The application is open now until May 15. The goals of this Outreach Contract Partnership are to:
- Promote free yard trees through the Yard Tree Giveaway
- Help register people for trees
- Provide early registration, access, and assistance to underserved communities
- Host a Tree Selection Event at the end of August to provide in-person assistance
These contracts were made possible through the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF).
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Last Call for Neighborhood Tree Stewards Applications
 This Saturday, April 25, is the last day to apply to be a part of this year’s Neighborhood Tree Stewards (NTS) class.
NTS participants are an integral part of growing and protecting our urban forest. Participants will learn about tree identification, pruning, and Urban Forestry’s planting strategy and programs, while making new connections and brainstorming ways to bring more trees to their neighborhoods.
Don’t miss out on this free opportunity to explore the urban forest, gain new skills, and make a difference in your community!
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Prepare for Tree Pests this Summer
 The emerald ash borer, an invasive pest that targets ash trees, was officially confirmed in Portland last summer. Now that it is here, a moratorium on pruning and removal of ash trees is in effect from April 1 through September 30, annually. Property owners can still treat their trees with protective insecticide during this time. Chemical treatment permits are available for treating ash street trees.
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Event Highlight: Tree Summit 2026
 Urban Forestry donates a piece of Heritage Tree #1 to the Oregon Historical Society at Tree Summit 2026.
On Saturday, April 11, community members gathered at Mt. Scott Community Center for Tree Summit 2026. We had a great morning of presentations and connecting with community members, tree equity leaders, and community organizations. We are so grateful to all who attended and hope to see you back again next year!
You can find presentations from this year’s Tree Summit (and Tree Summits of the past) on the Tree Summit webpage.
Check out photos from the event.
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 Tree Equity Walk with Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Tuesday, May 26, 6 to 8pm
Matt Dishman Community Center (77 NE Knott St, Portland, OR 97212)
The Columbia Slough Watershed Council, Urban Forestry, and 350PDX are hosting a springtime tree walk in the Eliot and Irvington neighborhoods. Come discuss trees, neighborhood history, and how to create a more just future with us in NE Portland.
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Other News
Urban Forestry is Hiring Planting Program Assistants
Do you love working with trees, exploring the city, and connecting with communities? Work outdoors collecting data on Portland’s trees and assisting with our Yard Tree Giveaway Program! Planting Program Assistants will collect data on tree health, support tree giveaway events, and plant young trees across the city. If you like being outside, communicating with Portlanders of all backgrounds, and learning how to grow an urban forest, this is the job for you! This position will start in early July and end in January. The salary is $29.34 an hour. Applications due May 4.
Celebrate the Dedication of the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum
Join the neighbors of the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum as they celebrate its official dedication on April 25. The day’s festivities will include a tree walk, tree planting, and a garden work party.
Join PBOT's Bike Fair at Menlo Park Elementary
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is hosting a Bike Fair at Menlo Park Elementary on Friday, April 24. Come out to get riding lessons for adults and kids, free bike repairs, and free helmets and helmet fittings. You can also learn about resources from other City and community organizations. Urban Forestry will be tabling to spread the word about the Neighborhood Tree Steward program. Don’t miss out!
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