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Jul 21

Summer Watering for Newly Planted Trees

With long days and high temperatures, don’t forget to water newly planted street and yard trees.
Jul 13

Alameda Stairs: Healthy, Certified Backyard Habitat

The neighborhood project is the first public space to achieve the designation from the Backyard Habitat Certification Program
Jun 28

Alien Plant Invader: Japanese Butterbur

An update on successful efforts to fight this plant, and what you can do to help
Jun 12

Environmental Services Tree Program and partners add 3,700 New Trees to Portland’s Canopy in 2017

After a snowy winter, a word of thanks to the staff, volunteers, and property owners that got involved.
Jun 12

Volunteers needed! Explorando el Columbia Slough – a bilingual nature festival

Saturday, June 24, 1-5pm, volunteer shifts vary, Colwood Golf Course, 7323 NE Columbia Blvd.

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Did you plant new trees in the past few years? Did you know young trees need 10 gallons of water per week during the hot summer months? Lear… 4 days ago Summer Watering for Newly Planted Trees | City Green Blog | The City of Portland, Oregon
You'd smile and laugh too if you were about to splash into the Willamette River in downtown Portland. Hah, now you can! Portland's new swimm… 1 week ago Portland Parks & Recreation
We're hiring a Senior Public Works Inspector to join us in working for clean rivers! See more details on our website, and please share! 2 weeks ago Environmental Services Job Opportunities | Job Opportunities | The City of Portland, Oregon A listing of current job openings
Where would you like to be on a hot summer day? Splash! #willametteriver #pdxsummer www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/RecreationIndex 2 weeks ago Willamette River - yes it's clean enough for swimming
At first glance, Japanese butterbur (Petasites japonica) appears to be a tropical beauty and a fantastic ground cover for your back yard. Bu… 3 weeks ago Alien Plant Invader: Japanese Butterbur | City Green Blog | The City of Portland, Oregon