What’s New: New Roots

The New Roots blog summarizes tree events and experiences in the larger Concordia neighborhood forest.
Arboretum in Concordia is home to a number of trees endangered in the wild
Concordia Learning Landscape Arboretum (CCLA) 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


Fantastic Earth Day Walking Tour
A walk around the Alliance school shows fifteen years of good work and growth to create a neighborhood Arboretum.

Free Tree Walk in the Concordia Learning Landscape Arboretum April 21st
Celebrate Earth Day through a neighborhood arboretum walk with the Concordia Tree Team.
Backstory: How Meek School Grounds Became the Concordia Learning Landscapes Arboretum
Fifteen years of arboretum stewardship at the Meek / Alliance school grounds created a neighborhood nature library
New trees added to Learning Landscapes at former Meek School
Spring refresh and new trees at the Concordia Learning Landscapes Arboretum