The Tree for All program earned a 2010 Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Award from the Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon Community Trees for its strong track record in planting more than half a million native trees and shrubs in the Tualatin River Watershed since 2005. Led by Clean Water Services and its member Cities, Tree for All has set an ambitious goal of planting two million trees over 20 years to improve water quality and habitat in the Tualatin Basin.

Tree for All engages volunteers in planting projects organized by Friends of Trees, SOLV, The Wetlands Conservancy, Raindrops to Refuge and other community and school groups. Legions of volunteers have planted 519,043 native trees and shrubs throughout urban Washington County in the last five years, and are ahead of schedule for meeting its goal.

During the 2009-10 school year, nearly 4,000 students from 40 different schools in the Tualatin Basin learned about our watershed, pollution prevention, fish habitat and wastewater treatment. Even though school's out you can still learn about River Rangers and how to protect rivers and streams. Look for information on our website or visit us at community events like the Washington County Fair and the Tualatin Crawfish Festival. Want to schedule a presentation for next year? Teachers and groups contact Ely Teragli for info.

To market, to market

It's that time of year, many local farmers markets are open for the season. Get plants, produce and much more from local farmers and vendors. With so many markets in our area, there's sure to be one close to you. Consider walking, biking or taking public transportation, and don't forget to BYOB (bring your own bag). Stop by our Clean Water Services booth this Saturday, June 12 at the Hillsboro Market.

• Beaverton Farmers Market
  Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  Wednesdays, 3 - 6 p.m. starting June 16
• Cedar Mill Farmers Market
  Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Cornelius Farmers Market
  Fridays starting June 18, 4 - 8 p.m.
• Forest Grove Farmers Market
  Wednesdays, 4 - 8 p.m.
• Hillsboro Farmers Market
  Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  Sundays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at
  Wednesday starting June 16, 4 - 7:30 p.m.
  Thursdays starting July 8, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Sherwood Farmers Market
  Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Tigard Farmers Market
  Sundays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Tualatin Farmers Market
  Fridays starting June 25, 4 - 8 p.m.