07/07/2014
Update: July 7th 2014
Arbor Lodge Street Tree Pruning
and young tree workshops
July 12th, 9-12, July 15th and 22nd, 7-9 pm
Gammans Park
Dear Neighbor,
Tagged street trees at this address are schedule to be pruned for sidewalk clearance and branch structure. Specific pruning will depend on age, size, location, health and species of the tree. Pruning will be done by trained volunteers to City of Portland street tree pruning standards.
Please join the Arbor Lodge Tree Team and Portland Parks & Recreation to care for your urban forest. Pruning will start at Gammans Park on July 12 at 9 a.m. and July 15 & July 22 at 7 p.m. For questions or to join a pruning event, call or text Urban Forestry Outreach at 503-823-8779.
Street tree pruning permits have been issued for this event, if additional pruning is needed please visit www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/trees to apply for a pruning permit or schedule an arborist consultation.
Please have your green yard debris bin accessible for branch disposal. If your green yard debris bin is not accessible, branches will be bundled and left at the base of the tree.
If you do NOT want the adjoining street
tree(s) pruned, please remove the tag from the tree(s).
The following tree characteristics may be addressed during the street tree pruning:
A. Branches that are rubbing, growing into the tree or broken.
B. Branches with close spacing.
C. Branches with narrow angles and double leaders.
D. Vertical branches from the base of the tree or other locations.
Tree(s) may also be pruned for sidewalk and road clearance removing branches less than 7 feet above the sidewalk and 11 feet over the road. All pruning will be done to City Code and tree industry pruning standards.
For more Information about your urban forest or general tree care please contact Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry at 503-823-4489, trees@portlandoregon.gov or www.portlandparks.org.
Thank you for supporting the urban forest!
Arbor Lodge Tree Team Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry
www.arborlodgeneighborhood.com & www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/trees
07/02/2014
Help Keep the Arbor Lodge Tree Canopy Healthy
Do you have 30-45 minutes over the next few days to walk a couple blocks of the neighborhood and put tags on street trees? The Arbor Lodge Tree Team needs your help *this* Wednesday-Friday hanging tags to let neighbors know about upcoming FREE tree pruning in a small section of the neighborhood. Email Ginger ginger.edws[at]gmail[dot]com to volunteer. We're so grateful for your help!What: Tree tagging/flyering (and our undying gratitude)When: Any time that works for you between now and FridayWhere: Between Bryant and Lombard, Denver to Greeley
On a related note, join us for the first of 3 young tree workshops Saturday, July 12, to learn how to prune like a pro! Receive a pruning tutorial by a Certified Arborist and practice your new skills on trees in the neighborhood. Tools and safety gear are provided. Wear sunscreen, good walking shoes and show up!
What: Arbor Lodge Young Tree WorkshopWhere: Gammans Park, N Wilbur Ave. & N Buffalo St.,When: Saturday, July 12 2014, 9:00 AM (Can't make it on the 12th? Save the date for additional evening workshops on the 15th and 22nd. We will post details later.)Questions? Call Karl Dawson at 503-823-8779
06/18/2014
Update: June 18th 2014
Crime Prevention Specialist at ALNA meetingSara Hussein, Portland Police Crime Prevention Specialist, will come to our Arbor Lodge meeting this Thursday, June 19th at 6:40 at the Kenton Firehouse, to share crime prevention information. Please join us. Summer is a special time for some crimes, come learn how to best protect yourself and your property.
06/13/2014
Update: June 13th 2014
AgendaArbor Lodge Neighborhood Association meeting, Thursday, June 19th, 6:30, Kenton Firehouse
6:30 Welcome and introductions6:40 Additions to Agenda?6:45 10 minutes for the Portland Comprehensive Plan ( this is a planned time to give feedback to all the planning happening around zoning changes in general, specific changes coming to Lombard between Curtis and Denver, and overall North Portland. We hope to gather feedback from you to share with the City)6:55 Guest Presentation - Developer with a plan for Minneasota7:15 Young Tree Workshops discussion7:25 Movie in the Park planning * update on Movie, activities, food vendors, bands * volunteer opportunities * Heritage Tree/Garden tours * Community Play Day, 11-4 same day7:40 Special Election * 2 open Board positions, we have 2 candidates who have been active within ALNA, Nicole Leggett and Duane Eldred. Nominations from the floor can also be made.7:50 Minutes, Annoucements.
05/29/2014
Air Quality Workshop
Below is info on a workshop focusing on the link between air quality and risks to public health, with a specific focus on the Portland airshed. This workshop is meant to begin a conversation about potential legislation for the 2015 session around air quality and there will be several Portland-area legislators in attendance. There is a time for public comments at the end of the meeting.
PORTLAND METRO AREA AIR QUALITY WORKSHOPPortland Community College/Cascade Campus705 N. Killingsworth St., Portland ORMoriarty AuditoriumJune 6, 20149am to 3pm