July 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00pm
Join us on Thursday, July 17th for a two part action night! We will be focusing on bringing joy, curiosity, and thoughtful attention to our urban canopy and its inequities which fall along lines of historical racism and income disparities. Our urban Trees keep us well in many ways, and deserve our love and protection. The good news is, the City is listening and making progress! Let’s keep the momentum rolling and have a night of celebration for our Tree neighbors and the gifts they give us.
6:00 pm Urban Shade Equity Pedalpalooza Ride – Meet at Lents Park SE Corner Lents Park (Near SE Steele St & SE 92nd Ave)
This will be our 4th annual ride. Starting in Lents park, we will ride by the newly constructed Trees In the Curb Zone Pilot Project and experience the differences in shade canopy as we make our way to Laurelhurst Park. Kids welcome, though they should be able to keep up with a pace that’s casual for adults. It’s a one-way (not a loop) ride ending at Laurelhurst Park.
7:30 pm Urban Shade Equity Action Night – Laurelhurst Park – Picnic Spot A (Near SE Oak St & SE 35th Ave)
We will meet up with the riders for refreshments, speakers, and information from partner organizations. We’ll take some time to celebrate recent shade equity wins and take action to support a more equitable urban forest. Hope you can join us.
RSVPs are encouraged, but not required, so come regardless! RSVP here!
Come to both the bike ride and Action Night, or just Action Night!
Questions? Ask tyler@350pdx.org
