Join us in growing a greener, more resilient Rogue Valley! Our community forestry program is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help plant trees for recipients of the Rogue Treesilience Project. It’s a fun, rewarding way to make a positive impact, meet like-minded folks, and get your hands dirty for a great cause.

Everyone is welcome! Simply fill out the form, and we’ll be in touch with upcoming project details, including dates, locations, and times. Let’s dig in and make a difference together!

The emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle that targets ash trees, and it has been identified as a significant concern for Oregon’s urban and riparian ecosystems. The beetle damages trees by feeding on their inner bark, disrupting nutrient and water transport, and is expected to affect up to 99% of Oregon's ash trees.

The loss of these trees could result in a range of environmental impacts. In urban areas, ash trees help mitigate the urban heat island effect by providing shade, and in riparian zones, they stabilize riverbanks and keep streams cool, which is important for aquatic species. Without these trees, urban areas could experience higher temperatures, and stream ecosystems could face increased stress, potentially harming water quality and biodiversity.

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