What’s New: New Roots
The New Roots blog summarizes tree events and experiences in the larger Concordia neighborhood forest.
Quercus on 33rd: did you see the new ALA Median trees?
Jim Gersbach, our Tree Team tree guru and founder, finally plants a special oak tree in the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum marquis location on 33rd and Ainsworth. This tree, and the Tupelo, were planted in late March.
Meet Linda and Dave Gobberdiel: True Transplants
Bringing skills from Iowa to Oregon: Linda and Dave are the truest of transplants
Pruning Success! Winter 2026
Over several days in March, a crew from the Concordia Tree Team pruned about 50 street trees with permission from the homeowners.
Meet Lori Krampetz: Tree Champion
Lori does it all — the hard work of direct stewardship and then shows up to share the word with her neighbors at events. When you see her, say hello (and thanks!).
Neighborhood partnership: Working with Arbor Lodge
Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association could not be a better neighbor. From blazing the way on how Tree Teams can lead in their communities to being the fiscal sponsor for our little Tree Team in Concordia, Arbor Lodge is a partner non pareil.
Winter 2026 Brings New Trees!
Proud (tree) parents: the City of Portland planted several new trees in the Arboretum this month, including along the northern boundary of Alberta Park.
Meet Steve Heard — Skills + Trees
Supporting our urban forest can come with shovels or with code. Steve shows how it’s done.
Save the Date[s]: Median Work and Tree Parties— but especially April 25th!
We don’t slow down (much) in the winter months. Prune, plant, and party with us from February to April.
Tree Team shows up for Concordia Winter Celebration
Neighbors talking about winter, about Concordia, and about urban forestry!
ALA is officially accredited!
Great news: in November 2025, Arbnet officially issued an approval for the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum to be accredited as a community arboretum (Level 1).
Meet Tom Breuckman, Tree Team
Tom joined the Team after noticing the signs along the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum and building connection with the neighborhood forest.
What a time! October 4th Celebration Recap
It was a blast. We planted trees, were inspired by city leaders, and ate cake, all to celebrate the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum.
October 26th Tree Walk and Pruning Workshop
Practice your pruning chops at the Concordia Living Landscapes Arboretum with the CTT
October 4 Party — Happy Birthday to the ALA!
On October 4th, the Concordia Tree Team invites you to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum.
Oregon Field Guide: Threats to Trees from the Emerald Ash Borer Beetle
Raywood ash make up about 15% of all median trees in the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum, or about one in eight trees. Unless treated, these are likely to be killed by Emerald Ash Borer in the future.
Who needs the gym? Join the Watering Club
Get the heavy weight lifting muscle build you are looking for with hauling 5 gallon jugs of water to trees in need!
Herculean effort by Concordia Tree Team saves trees at International Grove
Autumn Voirol providing on Aug. 1 some of the 98 gallons of water given the blue Atlas cedar transplanted within the International Grove.
Summer is here: time to water!
Starting in June, many younger Arboretum trees will need a summertime steward to water them regularly. Please sign up and support a tree through the dry season!
Summer Color Guided Walk
As you walk the Ainsworth corridor, enjoy the summer blooms of color.