Celebrating 20 Years of Success
In 2005, a top priority for the health of the Tualatin River was keeping its water cool. An immediate solution was to plant trees, which would provide shade, wildlife habitat, and many other water quality benefits. Engaging the community in tree planting offered a chance to build a legacy of stewardship.
With these goals in mind, the original Tree for All team set out to plant one million trees and shrubs in 20 years. In 2015, Tree for All Partners planted more than two million native trees and shrubs in a single planting season.
In total, between 2005 and 2025, Tree for All Partners:
Restored more than 150 miles of river and stream habitat.
Saved the public millions of dollars by deploying lower-cost, multi-function green infrastructure rather than installing and operating chillers.
Learned and applied groundbreaking lessons about stewardship, allowing projects to thrive and communities to connect with each other.
Planted more than 17 million native plants, enough plants to provide habitat for at least 225,000 cutthroat trout, and exert a cooling influence greater than 23 million trays of ice.
Click here to view a dynamic map of past Tree for All projects!
Visioning Project: Building Upon a Strong Foundation
In February 2022, after nearly two years of pandemic-impacted operations, a half-dozen regional conservation partners began gathering informally to discuss their organizations’ challenges and goals. They wondered, “Moving forward, how might Tree for All’s collaborative approach help to advance our organizational objectives?” The time seemed right to convene partners and aligned stakeholders throughout the region to explore how to prioritize actions and focus available resources in the years to come.
More than 50 partners came together in a workshop in October 22 and again in January 2023 to envision the work they could do together and to propose compelling initiatives that reflected common goals and shared values, while strengthening relationships and building trust.
Review meeting notes from past Tree for All Partner meetings here:
Action and Momentum
Between 2023 and 2025, the Planning Committee and Working Groups:
Launched a shared virtual space to make materials and resources accessible.
Formally adopted a common goal and shared values.
Developed updated branding for collaborations.
Hosted multiple events to maintain partnerships and celebrate accomplishments.
Provided opportunities for continued peer learning.
Set up Working Groups to advance the development of key initiatives, including establishing a baseline, identifying current projects, and setting goals for success.
We’re excited about the work we’re doing to make our region healthy and vibrant for generations to come. Questions? Email us.
