NFWF Grant Profile

Engage 30 at risk youth in tree planting, tree care, managing volunteers and event planning activities using critical natural areas and street tree projects as a basis for learning in Portland, Oregon. Project will restore 5 acres and work with 1,000 volunteers to teach concepts of proper tree planting and care, managing stormwater, identifying invasive and native plants, restoring habitat, managing natural resources, enhancing tree canopy, water quality monitoring and community outreach.