Arbor Month

Diana Fitts

The people of Tualatin have long seen the health of our tree canopy as vital to our sense of wellbeing and as a defining characteristic of our community. A healthy tree canopy touches our lives and provides us the daily benefit of cleaner air, shadier streets, and the esthetic beauty that trees provide. The Tree City USA signs at Tualatin’s entrances tell visitors that this is a community that cares about its environment. It is also an indication to prospective businesses and residents that the quality of life is better here.

Tualatin celebrates the entire month of April as Arbor Month to recognize the many contributions that trees make to our lives and community. It is a month filled with events and activities to celebrate our leafy friends.

Festivities include:

Arbor  Month Kids' Poster Contest  Congratulations to all of the winners! Visit the Poster Contest page to see all of the posters that were submitted this year.

"Tualatin Trees" Photo Contest.  Congratulations to Diana Fitt for winning the 2025 Arbor Month Photo Contest. Diana's photo is featured on this page. Click on the link to see the other submissions!

Arbor Month Scavenger Hunt
Take a stroll through your local Tualatin park or trail and complete a scavenger hunt! Download the board at the bottom of the page, get outside and have some fun!

Annual Tree City USA Designation

The City of Tualatin has been recognized as a Tree City since 1987.
The City earned the designation by meeting four fundamental standards of sound urban forestry management:

  • Maintaining a tree board or department
  • Having a community tree ordinance
  • Spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry
  • Celebrating Arbor Day

More Ways to Celebrate Arbor Month

There are lots of ways your family can celebrate Arbor Month together. Here are a few ideas:

  • Celebrate Arbor Month in a personal way by planting a tree yourself. It is an act of optimism and kindness, a labor of love and a commitment to stewardship.
  • Read a book about trees. Learn to identify trees in your yard and neighborhood.
  • Enjoy the outdoors. Visit a local park or take a nature hike.
  • Attend a class on tree and plant care.
  • Volunteer in Tualatin to plant native trees and shrubs through the Put Down Roots in Tualatin program.  You’ll meet new people and make a difference in your community.

For more ways to celebrate Arbor Month visit the Oregon Department of Forestry website!