05/17/2015
Update: May 17th 2015
Thank you to 15+ volunteers, the aptly named "Arbor Lodge Arbor Army" by neighbor Barb Rock. This group met with City staff and trained arborists Saturday morning, May 16th, and pruned 50+ street trees in Arbor Lodge. We learned to "look down, look up, look around", stay safe, and helped these street trees get and stay healthy. We pruned away root suckers, pruned out crossing branches and dead limbs. Come join the group next time, and learn from the arborist, most of whom live in either Arbor Lodge or Kenton. Check out the picture of the group learning about root sucker pruning.
05/12/2015
Young Tree Pruning Clinic this Saturday, May 16th
Want to learn how to best prune a young tree, 3-7 years old? Join your neighbors and some Certified Arborists this Saturday, May 16th, between 9-12 for a short presentation, and then pruning practice. The Arborists will lead teams to practice pruning in a designated area.Meet up: 8:45 am, coffee and snacks Where: Urban Farm, west side of Interstate between Dekum and BryantWhat to wear: closed toed shoes, bring own glovesTools provided by the City, and prunings will be hauled away by the CityCome have some fun, learn best practices in pruning young trees too.Questions? call Ginger (503) 312-7135
05/11/2015
Join PDC for a walking tour of Lombard TOMORROW to talk about improvements you'd like to see 5/12 @ 3:30p
There is still space available for tomorrow's walking tour of the central and east sections of Lombard within PDC's reinvestment strategy. Go to this website for information and to sign up: http://www.pdc.us/our-work/urban-renewal-areas/interstate/LombardInvestmentStrategy.aspx
To learn more about the process to date, check out this recent article from March:
05/10/2015
You're Invited: Spruicin' up Arbor Lodge May 17
We're in the beginning stages of forming a "Livability Team" and YOU just might be the person to pitch in and help. We had a ton of fun on our first day out and can't wait to see you at our second, on May 17th!
What's involved?* Reporting and removing graffiti with safe sprays and scrubbing tools.* Taking walks in selected areas to pick up trash with gloves and trash picker-uppers.* Noticing and reporting safety issues to the City - again, training provided if requested.
Supplies, training and cheer-leading provided! Meet more neighbors, learn about your neighborhood, and make it a safe and clean place to live.
Interested? Meet us at The Arbor Lodge coffeehouse on Sunday, May 17 at 8:30am.
First-ever Livability Team Meet-up Crew
05/04/2015
Spring Work Party at Arbor Lodge Park/Harper's Playground
When? Saturday, May 9th, 9-12Where? meet at west Baseball Diamond for tools and to pair up with someone on tasksWhy? To keep Harper's Playground and Arbor Lodge Park Pesticide Free.
The City of Portland and Parks & Rec allow us to maintain this spray free status as long as we have enough volunteers to weed the 2 areas (Park/Playground).
It is easy work, come meet a neighbor, help us stay pesticide free, and help make Arbor Lodge Park and Harper's Playground shine for Mother's Day.
Thanks!
** Please wear closed toed shoes; and bring your water bottle and gloves if you have them. We'll have snacks, more water and some gloves.