Portland Parks Conservancy
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The Portland Parks Conservancy enhances Portland’s parks and recreational programs by raising philanthropic capital and engaging the community.
Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of Portland’s Living Landmarks!!! This week we have the largest pin oak in Maine! Find this tree in Deering Oaks by the rose garden 🌳
Hey everyone!
This week’s living landmark is highlighting one of the three state champions found on public land in Portland! It’s a Green Ash found in Deering Oaks park! 🌳 not only is it the biggest Green ash in Portland but it is the biggest on record in the entire state of Maine.
05/28/2026
Join the Conservancy every other Monday from June-October, 4-6pm, at the Eastern Prom to help remove invasives and plant native species along the Eastern Prom slope. All supplies are provided.
Fill out the interest form to get important updates and volunteer day details: https://tinyurl.com/3zy8b49u
The Living Landmark of the week is the Red Oak found in Barron Center! This massive tree is considered to be one of the biggest trees in Portland! 🌳🌲.
Don’t forget to check out the storymap linked in our bio to find all these trees.
05/19/2026
This Thursday! Join us for a walk through Portland’s historic working waterfront with historian Seth Goldstein from 4:30–5:30pm.
As a new waterfront park begins to take shape, we’re taking a moment to explore the history that defines this place, from sailors and longshoremen to fishermen, and why it still matters today.
We’ll meet in the Ocean Gateway parking lot in front of Speckled Ax.
RSVP now: https://tinyurl.com/uxrwu27x
05/13/2026
Join us on the Eastern Prom as we continue to fight invasives! It will be a mix of removing invasives and plating native species in the spring and fall.
Happening every 1st & 3rd Monday from 4-6pm starting next Monday May 18th!
Meet where the food trucks park and sign up with the link in the flyer to get updates about what we will doing each week!
Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of Portland’s Living Landmarks! This week we have some fun White Oaks, one can be found in Evergreen and the second in Deering Oaks park.
Also, the volunteer tree planting happening in Evergreen was rained out and will now be happening on the rain date May 13th from 4-6pm.
05/06/2026
Join the Portland Parks Conservancy, the City, and Knickerbocker group local on Thursday, May 21st from 4-7pm for a community cleanup at Quarry Run Dog Park. Supplies will be provided,
*This event has been postponed due to rain. It will now be happening on the rain date of May 21st from 4-7pm.
Sign the volunteer waiver form and come ready to pitch in!
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Welcome to another week of Portland’s Living Landmarks! 🌲 This week we have two large Sugar Maples found in Evergreen Cemetery!
We also have an exciting volunteer day happening in Evergreen on May 6th from 4-6 pm! We will be planting some new trees as a part of a multi-year effort to plant 80 new trees in the cemetery. This initiative is made possible thanks to a generous gift in memory of Val Healey, who cherished the grounds of Evergreen Cemetery.
All ages and experience are welcome and supplies will be provided! Please let us know if you will be joining us by filling out the form linked below!
https://tinyurl.com/4ahuyzrk
04/10/2026
A new waterfront park is coming to Portland!
This morning, we joined the City of Portland, partners, and community members to break ground on a new public greenspace along the eastern waterfront, currently referred to as Portland Harbor Common.
After more than five years of planning and fundraising, this 3.5-acre site will transform from a former parking area into a vibrant space with trails, trees, and room for community gatherings.
First envisioned by the late Richard “Dick” Barringer, whose legacy continues to guide this work, we heard remarks from his wife, Martha Freeman, along with Director of Parks, Recreation & Facilities Ethan Hipple, Mayor Mark Dion, and our Executive Director Jack Phillips, all paying respect to Dick and his lasting impact.
Construction is now underway, with an anticipated opening in fall 2026.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/rtktfwyh
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