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APRIL IS ARBOR MONTH CELEBRATING 35„ YEARS
Arbor Day is America's National Tree Holiday, observed on TREE CITY USA
the last Friday of April to celebrate the role of trees in our For 35 years,the City of Lake Oswego has earned Tree City USA(TCUSA) recognition from the
lives and to promote tree planting and care. Here in Oregon, National Arbor Day Foundation for demonstrating a strong commitment to managing and caring
we need more than just a day to celebrate trees. Governor for trees. Cities earn TCUSA status by meeting four standards: maintaining a tree board (the Parks,
Tina Kotek has proclaimed the entire month of April Oregon Recreation and Natural Resources Advisory Board), having a tree ordinance,spending a minimum
Arbor Month and, for the fourth year in a row, Mayor Buck $2 per capita on urban forest management, and proclaiming and celebrating Arbor Day annually.
has proclaimed April Lake Oswego Arbor Month. Visit
www.lakeoswego.city/trees to read the City's proclamation This year,the Arbor Day Foundation also presented Lake Oswego with its sixth TCUSA Growth
and check out these fun ways to celebrate both trees and Award,which recognizes innovative projects and higher levels of tree care by participating
bees. Tree City USA communities.The Growth Award was awarded to Lake Oswego for: preemptively
treating 28 ash trees in Foothills Park with systemic injections to defend against Emerald
CHECK OUT THESE FUN WAYS TO CELEBRATE: ash borer infestation; planting more trees than were removed on City owned and managed
properties, including 119 trees removed and 10,553 trees planted; and, hosting seven free Urban
TRILLIUM FESTIVAL and Community Forestry educational workshops throughout 2023.
Saturday,April 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tryon Creek State Natural
Area, 11321 S. Terwilliger Boulevard BEE CITY USA
Join Friends of Tryon Creek for a festive day in the woods Lake Oswego is also celebrating Bee City USA recognition. Lake Oswego habitats support
to celebrate the return of the Trillium, an early season a variety of wildlife such as bees, butterflies, birds, insects, and other pollinators. In
perennial native to our local forests, at the 44th Annual August 2023, City Council adopted a resolution to outline program commitments such
Trillium Festival. In addition to the Native Plant Sale, this as sustaining pollinator-friendly habitats, a comprehensive integrated pest management
family friendly event includes a Gardening Resources Fair and (IPM) program, and hosting community engagement events focused on pollinator
interactive learning stations around the Nature Center and conservation. In alignment with sustainability, land management and community goals,
trails. More event details are available at www.tryonfriends. the City proudly achieved Bee City USA affiliation in September 2023,joining 201 other
org/calendar. Bee City USA communities across the country. An initiative of the Xerces Society for
HERITAGE TREE CELEBRATION Invertebrate Conservation, Bee City USA aims to connect communities with pollinators
and provides a framework for communities to support native pollinator conservation.
Tuesday, April 9, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lake Oswego Public Visit www.lakeoswego.city/parksrec/bee-city-0 to learn more.
Library, 706 4th Street
Bring your friends and neighbors to gather near the library BEE CITYUSA
entrance and admire the 72-inch diameter giant sequoia CITY OF
directly across the street! This is one of four new Heritage l
Trees designated by the Parks, Recreation and Natural ', ; .
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TREES FOR POLLINATORS WORKSHOP ' ` -, � ' i
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attract,then plant some of these pollinator-friendly trees Photo by Julie Nirula,2022 Photo Contest
in the park. Dress for weather and wear close-toed shoes.
Capacity limited to 25 participants. Call 503-534-5438 or WEEK
email stewardship@lakeoswego.city for free registration. TREE OF THE . V EEK
41 Each week during Arbor Month, Parks & Recreation is highlighting a "Tree of the Week."
Visit these unique trees in their respective parks to experience them for yourself and
learn some interesting facts! The "Tree of the Week" will be revealed on the City's social
media accounts. Visit www.lakeoswego.city/parksrec/arbor-month-parks-recreation for
more information.
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_ ARBOR MONTH ART CONTEST
TREES AND BEES.. .AND OTHER POLLINATORS, Too!
In celebration of Lake Oswego Arbor Month, 35 years of Tree City USA recognition,
and recently becoming a Bee City USA, the City is hosting a Trees and Bees...and
Other Pollinators, Too!themed art contest for K-5th students residing in Lake Oswego.
*, J i Contestants are asked to create an original work of art featuring trees along with bees,
1� bats, butterflies, hummingbirds, or any other pollinator species in the urban forest.
' Entries will be displayed electronically at City Hall and the Public Library. The contest
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begins on Monday, April 1, and entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on
�" 4 �r Tuesday, April 30. Winners will be notified on or around Friday, May 3, and
1` �' prizes will be awarded at the Lake Oswego Farmers' Market on Saturday,
May 18. For additional information and complete contest rules, visit *
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BARNYARD TALES OREGON WHITE OAK PLANTING PARTY
Thursday, April 18, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Luscher Farm Bunkhouse Classroom, Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Woodmont Park,
125 Rosemont Road 13492 Atwater Lane
Children ages 5 years and younger are invited to the Farm for an Arbor Celebrate Lake Oswego Arbor Month with a community0
Month story.The featured book is Alexander Appleseed and participants tree-planting event! Join Parks & Recreation staff to
will take home an apple with seeds to plant at home! Children must be learn about Oregon white oaks and practice proper
accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pre-registration is required and planting techniques by helping to install new trees in OREGON
capacity is limited. Enroll at loparks.org. the park. All ages welcome. Dress for weather and wear COMMUNITY
close-toed shoes. No restrooms. Parking is limited, TREES
OAK WOODLAND RESTORATION please carpool or ride your bike. This event is supported
Saturday, April20, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., park at 14903 Westlake Drive with grant funding from Oregon Community Trees. Call 503-534-5438 or
Join Oswego Lake Watershed Council for a morning of land tending and email stewardship@lakeoswego.city for free registration.
restoration at Westlake HOA Oak Woodland. This beautiful oak woodland r ,--
habitat is home to centuries old Oregon white oaks and a diversityof wildlife. • " ' `a te'" � � "'"
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natives. For additional information and free registration, please visit 1 _0� .-. � .-
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Sustainability Network, and Oswego Lake SUSTAINABILITY ;� �' ¢ � ,
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learn what diverse organizations across our community are doing to advance ,,r ,i' 4 �, • `t_ , ,,F .
sustainability.This year's fair will include even more hands-on activities and ,ter 14k ikrAir,v. � s
free resources to learn how you can help protect the environment, save R,(- � n r -- _ _-
money, and live well, including an EV ride-and-drive and free electronic April2023 tree planting at Iron Mountain Park to celebrate Arbor Day.
waste recycling with Green Century Recycling. More details at:
www.lakeoswego.city/sustainability/sustainability-resource-fair-0. SOIL YOUR UNDIES FOR SCIENCE
Life underground is just as biodiverse and complex as the plant communities
SPRINGBROOK PARK PRESCHOOL NATURE WALK that live above, and Oswego Lake Watershed Council wants to help residents
Wednesday, April24, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Springbrook Park, Park at Uplands measure and nurture that life. It is as easy as burying a pair of cotton undies
Elementary School or along the street, 2055 Wembley Park Road, meet at the for 60 days! Celebrate Arbor Month by participating in the 4th Annual Soil
park kiosk behind the playground Your Undies challenge! Sign up to receive your challenge kit, which includes
Preschoolers can join Friends of Springbrook Park for a fun and interactive a brand new pair of cotton undies for you to bury in April and unearth in July.
nature walk through Springbrook Park. Exploration buckets will be provided Participants can follow along with biweekly soil health tips and experiments
for hands on discovering. This event is free and no pre-registration is to try out while the soil microbes are feasting on all of the buried undies.
required. Preschoolers need to be accompanied by an adult. For questions, Learn more about the challenge and register at: www.oswegowatershed.org/
contact Anne Lider at 503-701-2291 or anne.lider@gmail.com. soil-your-undies-2024.
BE A TREE HERO GNOMES & BEES IN NATURE
Saturday, April27, 9 to 11 a.m., International Leadership Academy, 14788 The wily Stewardship Gnomes Blossom, Greenie, and Oak, are bee-yond
Boones Ferry Road excited to introduce their new bee buddy who will bee joining them on their
Parent and Child invasive ivy pull together! Join the Oswego Lake Watershed adventures throughout Lake Oswego.The Gnomes will hide in three natural
Council and help save the trees next to Springbrook Park. Please wear area parks from April to October, moving to different parks on the first of each
sturdy footwear and gloves for upland forest work. Contact stephanie@ month.The Bee will join the trio in June,just in time to celebrate Pollinator
oswegowatershed.org with questions. Or, be a TREE HERO in your own yard. Month. Come out and find them, you may win a prize! Here's what to do:
Pull ivy during the month of April and send before and after pictures to • Find the forest friends in three different natural area parks each month.
stephanie@oswegowatershed.org to receive a special gift. In April, they will be hiding in Roehr Park, Stevens Meadow, and
Springbrook Park.
LAKE OSWEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY • Scan the QR code and take a photo of you, your dog, or anything else by
Celebrate Arbor Month with a book and a kid's craft.Throughout April,the Lake a Gnome and/or the Bee.
Oswego Public Library, located at 706 4th Street, will have tree-themed books • With your participation, you may be selected to win your very own
on display. Visit the Children's library on the lower level to pick up a take-home garden gnome in October.
craft kit for kids. Each kit includes supplies and instructions to create a Pinecone Visit lo-stewardship.org each month to learn where the Gnomes and Bee
Pollinator! Arbor Month Art Contest entries will be on electronic display from have moved and discover fun facts about native plants, wildlife, and the
mid-April through mid-May. Open daily: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. City's 460-acres of park natural areas.
Monday-Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
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The Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Advisory Board recently designated four new Heritage
COMMUNITY Trees including a 30-inch diameter scarlet oak at 1001 Hoodview Lane, a 72-inch diameter giant sequoia
at 715 4th Street and two coast redwoods at 1805 Glenmorrie Terrace measuring 77-and 93-inches
FORESTRY PLAN each in diameter.Join us to celebrate Heritage Trees on April 9 at 5:30 p.m. outside the entrance to the
UPDATE public library.
The City adopted its first Urban and NOMINATE A TREE IN HONOR OF ARBOR WEEK!
Community Forestry Plan (UCFP) in 2007. Do you have a favorite tree of landmark importance because of age, size, species, horticultural quality
The overall goal of the plan was to create a or historic significance?Anyone can nominate a tree or group of trees for Heritage Tree designation
comprehensive, sustainable, and integrated with permission from the property owner. Nominations are reviewed annually in February and new
approach to tree management on both public designations are announced during Arbor Month. Check out the Heritage Tree Brochure and online
and private property. It contains goals and Story Map, learn about the City's Heritage Tree Preservation Grant Program, and find a nomination
actions for: Stewardship and Education, Forest form online at www.lakeoswego.city/planning/heritage-tree-program.
Health, Forest Size/Canopy, Tree Maintenance,
Invasive Species Management, Program ,;
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Report. In addition, there are issues, such f - • , • 't: to K;'
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like invasive pests (emerald ash borer and -„r t "h • r "Mediterranean oak borer) and wildfire risks r•-•;i4,
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that are not addressed in the 2007 UCFP. 1 r-� ,'c �/ \
In 2023, the City Council adopted a goal to Giant Sequoia at 715 4th Street Redwood at 1805 Glenmorrie Terrace Scarlet Oak at 1001 Hoodview Lane
"Combat climate change and strengthen the
community's resilience to climate impact"that
included an initiative to update the UCFP. The I
process to update the plan began in Spring FORESTRY AT THE FARMERS MARKET
2023 and is guided by a Technical Advisory
Committee consisting of City staff, non-profit Saturday, May 18, 8:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. at Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First Street
leaders, and technical experts to help advise Join us to celebrate urban forestry and pollinators at the Farmers' Market. Activities include Urban and
on the UCFP's development. Community Community Forestry booths and activities for children and adults. Spin the prize wheel, do a craft, talk
engagement and outreach, including an to an arborist, receive a free tree seedling, learn about stewardship opportunities in your neighborhood
online survey and focus group meetings with and more. Arbor Month Art Contest winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded, and the
stakeholders, was conducted over the summer chosen name of the new stewardship bee will be revealed.
and helped inform the update.
In January 2024, an early draft the UCFP STEWARDSHIP WORK PARTIES
was posted online and was reviewed
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boards and commissions, stakeholder focus
group members, and the City Council at public Over 460 acres of park natural areas and open spaces in the
meetings in January and February. Staff and City contribute to important habitat for plants and animals, a
watershed and stormwater management and health. These
the project consultant are busy working on
revisions to the UCFP based on the feedback park natural areas also provide places for the community to
connect with nature. Join a Friends of the Parks volunteer
that was received.Those revisions will be habitat restoration work party to help keep our park natural ,_ -, '
included in the next draft of the UCFP, which
will be reviewed by the Council at a work areas and open spaces healthy and beautiful:
session on May 21, and a final draft of the • Sunday,April 7, 1 to 3 p.m., Woodmont Park, Parking
UCFP will be presented to the Council for near the intersection of Knaus Road and Atwater Road
adoption on June 18. Give Mother Nature a helping hand in this 7-acre natural , .;
park. Join Friends of Woodmont Park to restore habitat
For more information and to sign up for that is home to pollinators, birds, and animals. f
project updates, visit www.lakeoswego.city/ �,
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update, or contact the project coordinator, 4 4 g -
Jessica Numanoglu, at jnumanoglu@ Make a Wish at the famous Wishing Tree as you enter . '_ t "
lakeoswego.city or 503 635 0290. Freepons Park. Then take a walk and participate in • r `�;✓ '� ;
a creative Nature Scavenger Hunt highlighting trees, . �--, _`�-t -
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o'_ .„ " ^• • Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m.to 12 p.m., Southwood Park, -
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Photo by Al Hansen,2023 Photo Contest stewardship@lakeoswego.city. Volunteers at Campbell Native Garden
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WORKSHOP SERIES TREE REMOVAL PERMITS
Each year the City offers a series of free Urban and Community Forestry A tree removal permit is required to remove any tree that is 6-inches in
Workshops for the public. Pre-registration is required and capacity is diameter or larger in the City of Lake Oswego. There are a variety of tree
limited with preference given to Lake Oswego residents. This year's permits to address different tree types and situations:
lineup is listed below and complete details are available online at
www.lakeoswego.city/planning/workshop-series. Type I Permit I For removal of up to two trees between 6- and 15-inch
trunk diameter per year on residentially zoned lots occupied by a single-
For free registration to these workshops, please call 503-534-5438 or family dwelling, with no limits on the quantity or size of fruit-bearing tree
email stewardship@lakeoswego.city: removals.
• Trees for Pollinators, Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Type II Permit- For trees that do not qualify for other tree removal
at Iron Mountain Park permit types and that are being removed for landscaping or development
• Oregon White Oak Tree Planting, Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. purposes. Mitigation for tree removal is required.
to 12 p.m. at Woodmont Park Emergency Tree Permit- For trees that present an immediate danger of
• Guided Nature Walk, Saturday,July 20 from 8 to 10 a.m. at collapse and represent a clear and present hazard to persons or property.
George Rogers Park
Hazard Tree Permit- For high or extreme risk trees that are cracked, split,
For free registration to these workshops, please call 503-635-0290 or leaning or physically damaged to the degree that it is clear that the tree
visit www.lakeoswego.city/planning/workshop-series. is likely to fail and injure persons or property and where pruning will not
• Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer, Saturday,June 22 from 10 to 11:30 alleviate the hazard.
a.m. at Foothills Park Dead Tree Permit- For trees that are dead or are in a progressive and
• Tree Species Identification, Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 irreversible state of decline.
p.m. at George Rogers Park
• Tree Removal Permits,Thursday, August 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Invasive Trees- For removal of trees on the City's Invasive Tree Species List.
City Hall, or sign-up for remote access to view the presentation online Verification Permit- For trees previously approved for removal through
• Tree Protection Plans and Tree Code Violations, Thursday, August 29
from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, or sign-up for remote access to view a land use decision, such as a subdivision or partition. Mitigation for tree
the presentation online removal is required.
• Tree Pruning, Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Forest Management Permit- For managing large forested tracts for the
Foothills Park purposes of improving forest health.
• Creating Backyard Habitat, Saturday, September 28 from 9 to 11
a.m. Tryon Creek State Natural Area Total Quantity of Trees Permitted for Removal by Permit Type(2020-20231
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DON'T MOVE FIREWOOD 1063,9%_
After the January 2024 winter storm, homeowners are likely to have _Invasive
plenty of firewood from downed trees and debris on their properties. verification 2s79,21%
With that said, we want to remind homeowners that moving firewood 1229,10%
is a bad idea because it potentially transports invasive species with
devastating consequences.
Type II for
While it is illegal to move uncertified and untreated wood into or Development
outside of Oregon, the Oregon Department of Forestry recommends 762,6%
not to move firewood more than 30 miles from its original location.
Without proper heat treatment, wood can spread many pests or
pathogens to outside habitats. In the Portland Metro area, emerald
ash borer (EAB) and Mediterranean oak borer (MOB) were recently Dead
identified in infested trees by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Type II for 2490,21°�°
EAB is responsible for the deaths of tens of millions of ash trees Landscaping
nationwide and has caused hundreds of millions of dollars' worth in 1670,14%
damage, while MOB has resulted in rapid decline and death of dozens
of historic Oregon white oaks in Wilsonville since its discovery in 2023. Type I
While these are two recent pests to invade our region, many more 2037,17%
pests and pathogens can also spread through the transfer of non-
treated firewood. This pie chart provides a summary of the total quantity of trees permitted
for removal by permit type over the four-year period between 2020-2023.
Treated firewood can be purchased at grocery stores and gas stations. On average, 3,023 trees were permitted for removal each year. Invasive,
It will be labeled as heat-treated firewood, so buy it where you intend Dead, Type I and Hazard trees account for 68% of permitted removals,
to burn it. Please help our neighboring cities and states and don't move while 14%of permitted removal are Type II for landscaping purposes,
firewood. Learn more at www.dontmovefirewood.org. 16% are Verification and Type II for development purposes, and 2%are
Emergency and Forest Management.
MOVING FIREWOOD CAN SPREAD DEADLY FOREST PESTS For more information on the City's tree code including permit
BUY IT wieRe You requirements, applications and fees, go to www.lakeoswego.city/trees or
call the Planning and Building Services Department at 503-635-0290.
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TREE CARE & MAINTENANCE
t„ , ; 4 Visit www.ci.oswego.or.us/trees for seasonal tree care and maintenance
Fr:=i ' { , advice.This webpage is updated quarterly by an ISA Board Certified
Master Arborist. Explore the archives to learn about
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