What’s New: New Roots

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

Watering Campaign Summer 2024: Shout Outs to Neighbors!
Summer means watering senstitive trees. Thanks to neighbors who help the helpers!
Sat Sept 28: Celebration for the new Concordia Learning Landscape Arboretum (Meek)
Pruning and Prizes! Come celebrate the CLLA with us

Tree Care Tips and Resources
Wondering about watering and heat? Read on for tips for the Portland area
Summer at the CLLA (Meek)
Several of the original trees planted in 2010 are now 20’ tall or higher, offering cool spots of shade and water vapor during the city’s hot spells.
Summer Color Guided Walk
As you walk the Ainsworth corridor, enjoy the summer blooms of color

June 22 CLLA opening success & plan for September 28 event!
Summertime tree events at the new Arboretum

Neighborhood opening for CLLA: June 22
Hosted welcome to introduce neighbors to their trees — along with a volunteer opportunity to foster a tree for summer watering
