Come Celebrate Arbor Day in the Jade District!

Join us for a fun and festive Arbor Day Celebration at Harrison Park! Neighbors, families, and community members are invited to come together to celebrate trees and nature with APANO!

When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Where: Harrison Park, 2101 SE 84th Ave

We are excited to partner with the Urban Forestry team at Portland Parks to bring you this community Arbor Day Celebration! There will be something for everyone to enjoy at this event including tree planting, tree-themed activities, live performances, bucket truck rides for children, and free food from local Jade District vendors. You can also connect with local nonprofit organizations throughout the event and learn more about the services, programs, and resources they offer to support our community.

Arbor Day is a wonderful reminder of how much trees contribute to healthy, vibrant neighborhoods. They provide shade, support wildlife, improve our environment, and bring people together. This celebration is a chance to appreciate all they do while enjoying a day outdoors with friends and neighbors. “Trees are part of the very fabric of our city,” notes Portland City Forester Jenn Cairo. “They help keep Portland green and healthy. Trees offer shade; lower temperatures in homes and neighborhoods; provide wildlife habitat, beauty, and cleaner air; and help mitigate the effects of climate change. Arbor Day is a wonderful chance to celebrate all the value which trees offer to people and nature!”

So mark your calendar, bring the family, and come celebrate Arbor Day with us at Harrison Park. We look forward to sharing a fun-filled day of trees, community, activities, and good food with you!‍

We hope to see you there! 🌳

Arbor Day Celebration Activities

Arbor Day Bike Bus

‍Gather your friends, hop on your bike, and enjoy a fun community ride to Harrison Park. Head to the Arbor Day Celebration by joining the Arbor Day Bike Bus with PBOT! The ride starts at 9:00am at Glenhaven Park BIKETOWN station (NE 81st Ave & NE Siskiyou St). Along the way, you’ll get to explore the neighborhood from a new perspective while learning about heritage trees, local tree-planting projects, and new bike infrastructure. It’s a great way to get outside, meet fellow riders, learn something new, and arrive at the Arbor Day Celebration together! Can't make it to Glenhaven? The ride will also stop at the following locations:

• 9:48 a.m. NE Glisan Street & NE 78th Avenue BIKETOWN station
• 10:05 a.m. 740 SE 106th Avenue (East Portland Community Center) BIKETOWN station
• 10:08 SE Market Street & SE 104th Avenue BIKETOWN station

If you don't have a bike - you can ride for free with BIKETOWN! Email claire.bach@portlandoregon.gov to get your BIKETOWN code today.

Enjoy Free Food from Jade District Restaurants

Once you've made it to the event, refuel and treat yourself to free food from some of the amazing local restaurants in the Jade District while connecting with neighbors and celebrating the community. The full list of participating restaurants will be announced soon, so stay tuned!

Tree Activities and Yard Tree Giveaway

After you’ve refueled, it’s time to jump into the many fun and interactive tree activities we have planned for the Arbor Day Celebration! 🌳 There will be plenty of opportunities to get creative, learn something new, and discover more about the important role trees play in our neighborhoods and our everyday lives including:

• Tree Planting: Help plant 15 young trees in Harrison Park to add shade, beauty, and cleaner air to the Jade District.
• Experience the Portland Arbor Day Proclamation
• Celebrate this year's Bill Naito Community Trees Award and Tree City USA Awards Winners
• Explore our Tree Inventory Dashboard and Tree Inventory Maps
• ‍Make wreaths using fresh tree parts.
• Practice your tree identification and learn fun facts about common trees.
• Enjoy tree-themed arts and crafts for all ages
• Visit the tops of trees with our bucket truck rides‍
• The Yard Tree Giveaway team will be giving away 300 free trees at this event. Be sure to sign up in advance to receive one. It’s a great opportunity to bring home a tree and add a little more shade and greenery to your yard!

Live Performances

Take a break from the activities and enjoy some lively performances throughout the Arbor Day Celebration! From music and dance to local talent, the performances will bring energy and fun to the day while giving everyone a chance to sit back and enjoy the show. Bring your friends and family, find a spot to watch, and cheer on the performers as they help make this community celebration even more special! Full performer list to be announced soon, so please stay tuned to see who will be at the event.

Meet the community organizations that support our neighborhoods

After you've planted and learned about trees, take some time to meet the community organizations that are making a difference in Portland! Meet the people behind the organizations, ask questions, and discover ways you and your family can get involved. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the many local groups working to make our neighborhoods stronger, healthier, and more connected. Over 20 organizations will be joining for the celebration, including:

• Lines for Life
• Cambodian American Community of Oregon (Caco)
• ‍Friends of Trees
• ‍IRCO
• SUMA
• PFTP-Portland Fruit Tree Project
• Play Grow Learn Farm 
• DMA-Division Midway Alliance
• WIC‍
• Rosewood Initiative
• ‍MINted
• Bayanihan
• Trimet
• Trees for Life Oregon
• Clark and Harrison Park PTA and PTO 
• PBOT - Vision Zero Team
• Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC)

Come and share your story!

Lastly, end the day by sharing your story with us! Got a special "tree story" you'd like others to hear? Share it and it could be included in an upcoming Tree Bark newsletter.