Workshop Series
The City is pleased to offer a series of free Urban and Community Forestry Workshops for the public. Space is limited and preference is given to Lake Oswego residents. Dates are subject to change. Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited with preference given to Lake Oswego residents. Please click here or call 503-635-0290 for free registration. This year’s lineup includes:
TREE PLANTING PARTY
Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Iron Mountain Park, 2401 Iron Mountain Boulevard
Kick-off Lake Oswego Arbor Month with a tree planting party at Iron Mountain City Park! Join Parks & Recreation staff to learn about tree selection, planting and maintenance, and practice proper planting techniques by helping to install new trees in the park. Dress for weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring gloves, and water to drink. Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited to 25 Lake Oswego residents. Parking is limited, carpool or ride your bike. Visit www.ci.oswego.or.us/planning/workshop-series or call 503-635-0290 for free registration.
TREE PRUNING
Sunday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Foothills Park Pavilion, 199 Foothills Road
Understand why, what, and how to prune to develop healthy, strong, and attractive trees and shrubs. Explore pruning types, proper cutting tools and techniques, and tree responses to pruning. This workshop is led by ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Damon Schrosk of Treecology, Inc. Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited to 40 participants.
LANDSCAPING FOR POLLINATORS
Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Location to be Announced Soon
The urban forest provides valuable habitat for pollinator species that are vital to the food supply and natural environment, including nearly 500 species of bees in Oregon. Come explore how to create pollinator habitat in your own yard on a walking tour that will highlight a variety of plants for pollinators and discuss landscape design to encourage beneficial insects in your garden. This workshop is led by Andony Melathopoulos, Associate Professor in Pollinator Health Extension in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University. Andony sits on the Steering Committee of the Oregon Bee Project, which coordinates pollinator health work across state agencies, leads the Oregon Bee Atlas and hosts a weekly podcast called PolliNation. Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited to 30 participants.
TREE IDENTIFICATION
Saturday, August 12, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., George Rogers Park (meet near the Iron Furnace), 611 S. State Street
Identify and discuss common native and invasive tree species with ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Todd Prager of Teragan & Associates on a neighborhood walking tour. Todd will explain common terms, concepts, and techniques used in tree identification, and help you become familiar with how to identify a tree by looking at leaves, fruit, bark, twigs, and form. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water. Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited to 30 participants.
TREE REMOVAL PERMITS
Thursday, August 31, 1 to 2 p.m., Lake Oswego City Hall, Council Chambers (on the third floor), 380 A Avenue
Learn about the City’s tree code requirements for tree removal permits. This workshop will explore Lake Oswego Code Section 55.02 Tree Removal, including tree code definitions and criteria for issuance of dead, hazard, emergency, Type I, Type II, and Minor and Major Forest Management permits, and demonstrate how to properly complete a Type II Application Checklist. This workshop is led by Daphne Cissell, Associate Planner in the Planning & Building Services Department, along with the City’s Contract Arborist, Morgan Holen. Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited to 30 participants.
TREE PROTECTION PLANS AND TREE CODE VIOLATIONS
Thursday, September 28, 1 to 2 p.m., Lake Oswego City Hall, Council Chambers (on the third floor), 380 A Avenue
Learn about the City’s tree code requirements to protect trees while constructing permitted development, and how these requirements are enforced and violations are investigated. This workshop will explore Lake Oswego Code Section 55.08 Tree Protection, including tree code definitions, prohibited activities, tree protection plan requirements and tree protection standards. We’ll also discuss tree code violations and penalties. This workshop is led by Senior Code Enforcement Specialist Bill Youngblood and Code Enforcement Specialist Adam Haro from the City’s Planning & Building Services Department. The City’s Contract Arborist Morgan Holen will also be on-hand. Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited to 30 participants.
CREATING BACKYARD HABITAT
Saturday, September 23, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tryon Creek State Natural Area Classroom, 11321 SW Terwilliger Boulevard
Join Friends of Tryon Creek, to learn about creating natural habitat in your own yard for native flora and fauna and consider the benefits of Backyard Habitat Certification. The Backyard Habitat Certification Program is conducted in partnership with Audubon Society of Portland and Columbia Land Trust to support urban gardeners and their efforts to create and enhance native habitats. Includes an indoor presentation and outdoor demonstration. Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited to 30 participants.