Thank you Arbor Lodge Tree Pruners!

Together we successfully visited 67 trees and pruned about 55 (some neighbors chose to opt out of having their trees pruned this time around). Four Certified Arborists led teams teaching us safe use of tools, how to assess and then…

Update: March 3rd 2016

Worried about Arbor Lodge Park? Come help us keep it both Pesticide and Herbicide Free.  Arbor Lodge Park is one of only 3 such Parks left out of 252 Parks in Portland.   It all helps!  We need volunteers to…

Concerned about Air Toxics? Learn More

Here's a round-up of links shared by Multnomah County on the topic of Air Quality: Air Toxics: Questions and Answers Stress and Worry, A Normal Response to Potential Environmental Exposures Healthy Gardening Fact Sheet OHA Cancer Incidence Evaluation Southeast Portland,…

Update: February 29th 2016

Arbor Lodge Street Tree Pruning this Saturday, March 5th, 8:30-noon Yep, it's going to rain.  But you live in Oregon right?  Grab that rain gear and join the group at Arbor Lodge Park at 8:30.  The City will provide coffee…

Middle Housing and Comp Plan Update

At our monthly board meeting on 2/17, we discussed updates to Portland's Comprehensive Plan. In particular, we talked about the City's new plan to create additional zoning that would allow for "middle housing" to be built. You can find more…

Information about the Gas Tax

At last week's meeting, our board voted to endorse a proposed gas tax on the upcoming ballot that would fund safety and road improvements across Portland.  Learn more about the proposed tax here:  Fix Our Streets Campaign Manager Aaron Brown…

Seeking – Tree Pruning Experts and Newbies

Our street trees filter air and water and provide shade to cool the neighborhood on hot summer days. We're gearing up for a Young Street Tree Pruning Day in Arbor Lodge and would love your help keeping our trees healthy! …