Friends of Trees is celebrating 20 years of bringing people in the Portland-Vancouver metro area together to plant and care for city trees and green spaces. Since 1989, we have planted more than 375,000 trees and native plants.  Read stories of volunteers who have helped make this happen.

Our Neighborhood Trees program offers residents 8-12' tall street and yard trees at reduced prices and organizes neighborhood plantings. Through our Green Space Initiative, volunteers restore naturals areas in parks and other public spaces and bicycle paths between the freeway and neighborhoods. Through our Gift Tree program, people can plant trees in honor or memory of others.

Enhancing our Environment

In addition to slowing climate change, Portland's trees intercept 25 million pounds of air pollutants and half a billion gallons of stormwater a year, reducing air and river pollution and saving millions of dollars in stormwater management. Trees also provide wildlife habitat and reduce the amount of energy we use to heat and cool our homes.  

Friends of Trees' Impact

Over the past few decades as other U.S. cities lost significant tree cover, Portland's tree canopy has increased. A PSU study attributes the increase in neighborhoods where we have organized plantings the "Friends of Trees effect." In partnership with area agencies, businesses, other nonprofits, and individuals, Friends of Trees harnesses the passion of local volunteers to keep our metro area green and healthy, leading to national recognition for the city of Portland and Friends of Trees.

Join us!

Please help us keep the Portland-Vancouver metro area one of the most livable and sustainable in the nation. Our volunteers and supporters are the key to our success. Join us!