On November 23rd, Sam Wolf, the Portland Heritage Tree Program Manager with Portland Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry division, will host a free Heritage Tree tour in the Montavilla Neighborhood. The Saturday event will begin in the Berrydale Parking Area on SE 89th Avenue, and participants will travel several blocks to visit four Heritage Trees, with one tree nominated for consideration. Five passengers can ride in a provided van to each site, but event organizers encourage participants to drive, carpool, or bike between locations if possible.
The City Council formally recognizes Heritage Trees for their unique size, age, historical, or horticultural significance. Once designated, these trees receive a small plaque and are listed in the Heritage Tree database. The tour will cover important aspects of the Heritage Trees in Montavilla, including locating future Heritage Trees and nominating them.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 23rd. Participants must register to attend and should plan to dress for potentially rainy and cold weather. Participants can preview the route or tour the trees independently using the linked map. This event is a unique opportunity to learn about the importance of Heritage Trees in East Portland and help bolster urban forestry through canopy preservation.
Update: A previous version of this article had extraneous information included at the end of the article. Montavilla News regrets this publishing error.
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