What’s New: New Roots

The New Roots blog summarizes tree events and experiences in the larger Concordia neighborhood forest.


Summer is here: get ready to water!
Starting this week, many younger Arboretum trees will need a summertime steward to water them regularly. Please sign up and support a tree through the dry season!

Neighbor stories: Kepper Petzing, A Neighbor of the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum for 43 Years
Neighbors who have lived in the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum tell their memories of living with these trees.

Meet Autumn Voirol: Concordia neighbor and Tree Team member
Autumn is one-of-a-kind in engaging others and sharing her enjoyment of trees, whether leading restoration projects or making sure to capture photos of all we do
Wildfire season
PNNL published a database of all utility wildfire mitigation plans in the US and Canada. It’s live now, and an excellent resource.

Serious Sweatwork: Relocating a Monkey Puzzle Tree
Concordia Tree Team members saved a healthy tree in the International Grove by relocation

New trees find their way to Fernhill Park
Incense cedar and bald cypress have been added to Fernhill Park tree diversity

Median refresh in the ALA — April 12
New path planning and planting refresh on the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum — work party on April 12
Spring Color Guided Walk
Follow a Spring Color Guided Walk on the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum

Calling Watering Wizards! at the Concordia Garden Fair
On a rainy spring day, Concordia Tree Team members recruited neighbors to act as summertime watering stewards. Interested in helping our young trees to avoid heat and drought stress?
Tell us your Concordia Tree Story
Is there a special tree with a story in the Concordia neighborhood forest? We want to know!
Arboretum in Concordia is home to a number of trees endangered in the wild
Concordia Learning Landscape Arboretum (CLLA) at Meek Elementary is home to tree species that are considered vulnerable or threatened by extinction.

Meet Tim Scott – New Member of the Tree Team and Long-Term Portland Volunteer
Our new members have huge hearts and show us what draws them to the urban forest


Poems, in honor of Portland Arbor Day
October 12th is Arbor Day in the City of Portland, due to its favorability for planting new trees.

Sunshine Party for the CLLA
Success and sunshine at the official grand opening for the Concordia Learning Landscape Arboretum on September 28th.
Fall Color Self-Guided Tour
Follow this guidance for a self-guided tour for fall color along the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum


Meet Scotty Stieber — Newest Member of the Concordia Tree Team
An Arboretum admirer turned steward