Friends of Trees 🌳

Planting trees + growing community in neighborhoods and natural areas since 1989. 910,000+ trees & shrubs planted so far, thanks to the power of volunteers.

[Friends of Trees 🌳 @FriendsofTrees]

What happens when you plant #TheFriendsofTreesWay? You build community and take climate action. By planting trees. Together.

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[Friends of Trees 🌳 @FriendsofTrees]

@GiveGuide is here! The first 300, $10+ donors to Friends of Trees get a slice from Sizzle Pie pizza and a pint from Level Beer.

https://t.co/lUv64hKJeO

[Friends of Trees 🌳 @FriendsofTrees]

We’re honored to be #FundingUrbanForestry with @forestservice to green our communities for generations to come. With their help, we’re planting trees where they are needed most alongside our network of partners.

[Friends of Trees 🌳 @FriendsofTrees]

Our partner @portlandgeneral can help you save a little on your bill. All you have to do is shift your energy use this summer. Get started today.
https://t.co/WrZiQRg4pJ

[POIC + RAHS @POIC_RAHS]

POIC + RAHS helps youth make career moves, providing them with the connections needed to be successful. Liz, a Rosemary Anderson alum, participated in programs with @FriendsofTrees, @PDXParksandRec, @PortlandGeneral, and @ColumbiaSlough, where they were hired as staff. Go, Liz!

[Friends of Trees 🌳 @FriendsofTrees]

“Across the board, the benefits of trees are astounding,” said Yashar Vasef, executive director of Friends of Trees, which plants across six counties in Oregon and Washington. “And they come at a lower cost than many other solutions.”
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[Friends of Trees 🌳 @FriendsofTrees]

A new study, published in December 2022 in Environmental International, uses Portland planting data from Friends of Trees. It found that each tree planted was associated with significant reductions in non-accidental and cardiovascular mortality.
https://t.co/oZIj3tONVd

[Friends of Trees 🌳 @FriendsofTrees]

If helping create a cleaner Oregon is important to you, check out our partner @portlandgeneral EV Costs & Savings Calculator. It shows the variety of electric cars available, fuel savings vs gas, carbon impacts (trees planted!), charging options and more. https://t.co/6w4kdXGPNs

[Friends of Trees 🌳 @FriendsofTrees]

Who's ready to plant this weekend?! We'll be planting at Arrowhead Creek Park in Wilsonville and having an epic natural area/neighborhood Plant-a-palooza in NE Portland at Level Beer and in the surrounding Argay and Wilkes neighborhoods.

[Friends of Trees 🌳 @FriendsofTrees]

Our planting season is underway and we are still looking for Crew Leaders! Online training is open now!
https://t.co/NUfAFhSVLq

[Friends of Trees 🌳 @FriendsofTrees]

Learn how @portlandgeneral you can save on your energy bill AND support sustainable resources by making an easy shift. Take PGE’s energy shifting quiz to find ways to save and make a difference!
https://t.co/x0gJfC3D68

[Toshio Suzuki @ToshJohn]

Another incredible planting season for @FriendsofTrees 🌲🌱🌳💚

40,000 trees and native shrubs planted, via dozens of community plantings, thanks to volunteers, donors and sponsors!

Help plant today! https://t.co/XUCVZDc75Q

[Friends of Trees 🌳 @FriendsofTrees]

We’re teaming up with long time partner @portlandgeneral to share ways you can save on your energy bill and support sustainable resources. Take PGE’s quiz and make the shift!
https://t.co/x0gJfC3D68

[Friends of Trees 🌳 @FriendsofTrees]

"Group events in which neighbors help neighbors plant trees build community ownership and understanding of the value of trees in fighting climate change."
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[Friends of Trees 🌳 @FriendsofTrees]

More information on the end of our contract with the City of Portland.
https://t.co/MYx713euQ3

[Aura Bora @drinkaurabora]

don't forget, 20% of sales will go directly towards our friends at @FriendsofTrees to help plant more of these guys -> 🌲🌳

[BikePortland @BikePortland]

Here at the Climate Resiliency Ride at Lents Park to ride with @350_PDX @heatweekoregon from the less shady Lents neighborhood to very shady inner southeast Portland to see and feel how tree canopy (or lack thereof) impacts how ppl experience extreme heat. Cc: @pedalpalooza

[Heat Week Oregon @heatweekoregon]

Tonight 6/29 at 6pm @PortlandBEM hosts a Heat first aid training with @PDXFire: recognizing signs of heat stroke/exhaustion and how to help someone in distress. Spanish and ASL interpretation provided. Pls share with friends and neighbors. Register at https://t.co/7huw299GaQ

[OPB @OPB]

On the hottest day of the year so far, Portland kicked off "Heat Week" yesterday by honoring those who lost their lives one year ago as a 'heat dome' enveloped the region. By @AprilEhrlich: https://t.co/TuMipERUA4

[Aura Bora @drinkaurabora]

we need trees! now more than ever.

our limited edition flavors are always tied to an environmental cause — this time, we're donating 20% of sales from Tangerine Blossom sales to @FriendsofTrees 🌳🌳

[Friends of Trees 🌳 @FriendsofTrees]

Happy #EarthDay ! Garry Oak is enjoying a sunny afternoon at #pioneercourthouseaquare - JOIN US! #earthmonth