Evergreen Cemetery Walk & Talk with City Arborist Mark Reiland and Community Tree Steward Ashley McHugh
Join City Arborist Mark Reiland and Community Tree Steward Ashley McHugh for a walk through Evergreen Cemetery as we explore Portland's urban forest through the lens of Portland's Living Landmarks, Ashley's video series highlighting extraordinary trees across the city. Many of the trees featured in the series can be found in Evergreen, offering a unique opportunity to experience their stories firsthand.
Along the way, we'll discuss Portland's ongoing tree planting efforts, the importance of a healthy urban forest, and how investments in tree canopy growth help create a more resilient, beautiful, and sustainable city for generations to come.
Eastern Prom Invasives Removal
Please join us and Community Tree Stewart, Ashley McHugh on the Eastern Promenade every 1st and 3rd Monday from 4-6pm to remove invasives and plant native species. We will meet where the food trucks park and supplies will be provided!
Sign up with this link to let us know you are coming and get updates about what we will be doing each week!
Fall Community Volunteer Opportunities
Join us for Invasive Removal!
9-11am, Baxtor Woods at the entrance along Stevens Ave, Portland, ME
RSVP!
Portland Lantern Walk
Join the community for the Portland Lantern Walk, a free, all-ages evening where art illuminates community. Gather at 5:00 PM, followed by music and a community sing with ASL interpretation at 5:15 PM. The Community Lantern Walk begins at 6:00 PM.
Bring your own handmade lantern or pick up a free one at the walk. No registration is required.
Hosted by: Love Lab Studio, with community partners
Eastern Prom Invasives Removal
Please join us and Community Tree Stewart, Ashley McHugh on the Eastern Promenade every 1st and 3rd Monday from 4-6pm to remove invasives and plant native species. We will meet where the food trucks park and supplies will be provided!
Sign up with this link to let us know you are coming and get updates about what we will be doing each week
Tree Festival
Celebrate Portland’s trees and urban forest with us at Deering Oaks Park on Saturday, October 3, from 10am-12:30pm! Enjoy a fun, family-friendly morning filled with hands-on activities, tree education, community partners, music, and more. Come learn, explore, and celebrate the trees that make our city greener and healthier.
Fall Community Volunteer Series
Join us for invasives removal!
9-11am Quarry Run Dog Park , 1026 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME, 04103
Eastern Prom Invasives Removal
Please join us and Community Tree Stewart, Ashley McHugh on the Eastern Promenade every 1st and 3rd Monday from 4-6pm to remove invasives and plant native species. We will meet where the food trucks park and supplies will be provided!
Sign up with this link to let us know you are coming and get updates about what we will be doing each week!
Portland Urban Forest Management Plan: Public Workshop
From 5-7 pm at Merrill Auditorium Rehearsal Hall, 20 Myrtle St, Portland, ME.
Learn more about the Urban Forest Management Plan, the current state of Portland's urban forest, and provide your input about the future of the Portland's tree canopy.
A Conversation at North Deering Park with Ethan Hipple & Portland Youth Corps Alumni
Join Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities Director Ethan Hipple and Portland Youth Corps alumni for our September 3rd Thursday Walk & Talk at North Deering Park. While walking through the park, we’ll talk about conservation and stewardship efforts, Ethan’s experience with conservation corps, and how those experiences connect to youth engagement and stewardship in Portland’s parks today. Portland Youth Corps alumni will also share their experiences working in and caring for Portland’s parks. RSVP today!
Date: 9/17, 4–5pm
Meet in front of the ball field at North Deering Park, 71 Ballpark Drive, Portland, ME, 04103.
Eastern Prom Invasives Removal
Please join us and Community Tree Stewart, Ashley McHugh on the Eastern Promenade every 1st and 3rd Monday from 4-6pm to remove invasives and plant native species. We will meet where the food trucks park and supplies will be provided!
Sign up with this link to let us know you are coming and get updates about what we will be doing each week!
Explore Rising Eddy Community Pool with City Staff & Maine Community Swimming
Join Maine Community Swimming Executive Director Brooke Teller and City of Portland staff Nathan Frazee and Tatyana Vashchenko for our 3rd Thursday Walk & Talk through Dougherty Field and the Rising Eddy Community Pool. Together, we'll explore the story behind Portland's newest community pool, learn about the vision, planning, and partnerships that brought the project to life, discuss the importance of water safety and equitable access to swimming, and enjoy a guided tour inside the pool facility. RSVP today!
Eastern Prom Invasives Removal
Please join us and Community Tree Stewart, Ashley McHugh on the Eastern Promenade every 1st and 3rd Monday from 4-6pm to remove invasives and plant native species. We will meet where the food trucks park and supplies will be provided!
Sign up with this link to let us know you are coming and get updates about what we will be doing each week!
Portland Urban Forest Management Plan: Public Info Session
Virtual and In-Person presentation from 5-6 PM. Link to Zoom Call. Location will be posted soon.
Learn more about the plan, the state of our urban forest, and how you can get involved from our City Arborist Mark Reiland.
Eastern Prom Invasives Removal
Please join us and Community Tree Stewart, Ashley McHugh on the Eastern Promenade every 1st and 3rd Monday from 4-6pm to remove invasives and plant native species. We will meet where the food trucks park and supplies will be provided!
Sign up with this link to let us know you are coming and get updates about what we will be doing each week!
Portland Urban Forest Management Plan: Public Info Session
Virtual presentation from 12-1 PM. Link to Zoom Call
Learn more about the plan, the state of our urban forest, and how you can get involved from our City Arborist Mark Reiland.
Portland Urban Forest Management Plan: Public Info Session
Virtual presentation from 8:30-9:30 AM. Link to Zoom Call
Learn more about the plan, the state of our urban forest, and how you can get involved from our City Arborist Mark Reiland
24th Annual Festival of Nations
We're excited to partner with the Greater Portland Festival of Nations, an annual celebration that brings together cultures from around the world through food, music, dance, art, and community.
Join us on Saturday, July 25 at Deering Oaks Park for this free, family-friendly event featuring cultural performances, international cuisine, local vendors, and activities for all ages. Save the date and stay tuned for more details!
Riverton Trolley Park Walk & Talk with Parks Director Alex Marshall and NEMBA Volunteer President Ryan Dunfee
Join Parks Director Alex Marshall and NEMBA Volunteer President Ryan Dunfee for a walk through Riverton Trolley Park as we explore recent and planned improvements to the park and discuss how these projects fit into Portland's Recreation Improvement Plan. Along the way, you'll learn about ongoing investments in parks and public spaces, the role of the Portland Youth Corps in supporting park improvements, and hear from Ryan about the Riverton Bike Park, how it came together, and its impact on the community. RSVP today!
Eastern Prom Invasives Removal
Please join us and Community Tree Stewart, Ashley McHugh on the Eastern Promenade every 1st and 3rd Monday from 4-6pm to remove invasives and plant native species. We will meet where the food trucks park and supplies will be provided!
Sign up with this link to let us know you are coming and get updates about what we will be doing each week!
Eastern Prom Invasives Removal
Please join us and Community Tree Stewart, Ashley McHugh on the Eastern Promenade every 1st and 3rd Monday from 4-6pm to remove invasives and plant native species. We will meet where the food trucks park and supplies will be provided!
Sign up with this link to let us know you are coming and get updates about what we will be doing each week!
Rising Eddy Ribbon-Cutting
Join us for the Rising Eddy Community Pool Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting on Monday, July 6, from 1-6pm at 165 Douglass St., Portland Maine! Enjoy food trucks, games, and open swimming immediately following the 1:15 PM ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Important: To enter the pool, you must create a free account and sign child waivers in advance via the Portland MyRec Portal to beat the opening day lines. You can also visit the Know before you go info page on our website: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/.../Rising-Eddy-Community-Pool
Clark St Playground Cleanup
Join us to clean up Clark St playground! We will be cleaning up invasives, and raking the playground. All materials will be provided, please RSVP by using this form.
When: July 2nd 5:30 - 6:30 pm (rain date July 9th)
Where: on Clark Street between the intersections of Danforth and Salem Street.
Eastern Prom Invasives Removal
Please join us and Community Tree Stewart, Ashley McHugh on the Eastern Promenade every 1st and 3rd Monday from 4-6pm to remove invasives and plant native species. We will meet where the food trucks park and supplies will be provided!
Sign up with this link to let us know you are coming and get updates about what we will be doing each week!
Eastern Prom Invasives Removal
Please join us and Community Tree Stewart, Ashley McHugh on the Eastern Promenade every 1st and 3rd Monday from 4-6pm to remove invasives and plant native species. We will meet where the food trucks park and supplies will be provided!
Sign up with this link to let us know you are coming and get updates about what we will be doing each week!