What’s New: New Roots

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

Pruning Success!  Winter 2026
Rebecca O'Neil Rebecca O'Neil

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.

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Meet Lori Krampetz: Tree Champion
Rebecca O'Neil Rebecca O'Neil

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!).

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Neighborhood partnership: Working with Arbor Lodge
Rebecca O'Neil Rebecca O'Neil

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.

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Winter 2026 Brings New Trees!
Mallory Pratt Mallory Pratt

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.

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ALA is officially accredited!
Rebecca O'Neil Rebecca O'Neil

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).

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Meet Tom Breuckman, Tree Team
Rebecca O'Neil Rebecca O'Neil

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.

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Summer is here: time to water!
Rebecca O'Neil Rebecca O'Neil

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!

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