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Portland Fruit Tree Project
Established2006
TypeNonprofit
Location
Heather Fornes

The Portland Fruit Tree Project (PFTP) is a nonprofit organization that seeks to harvest unwanted fruit from tree owners.[1][2][3] The project was established in 2006 and compiles a registry with maps.[4][5] Since then, the group has harvested approximately half a million pounds of fruit.[6] Fruit is donated to local food banks.[7]

In 2012, there were more than 4,000 registered trees yielding approximately 66,000 pounds of fruit.[8] In 2023, the group attempted to break the record for the world's largest charcuterie board, as part of a fundraiser.[9][10] PFTP has helped organize 'If You Can't Beat 'Em, Eat 'Em', an effort to paddleboard across the Willamette River to collect blackberries at Ross Island.[11][12]

One of the picking groups collects fruit via bicycles.[13] PFTP also harvests nuts and hosts workshops.[14][15] The group has operated an advice text line called 'PDXFruitTreeTips'.[16] PFTP has helped operates a community fruit fridge in Tigard, Oregon.[17][18]

Heather Fornes was PFTP's executive director in 2024.[19]

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References

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  1. ↑ "A Portland nonprofit takes fruit gleaning into backyards, parking strips and public parks". opb. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  2. ↑ General Technical Report PNW-GTR. The Station. 1987.
  3. ↑ Williams, Kale (2025-09-08). "Portland Fruit Tree Project wants your harvest before it rots". Axios. Archived from the original on 2025-10-07. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  4. ↑ Crain, Liz (2014-09-02). Food Lover's Guide to Portland: 2nd Edition. Catapult. ISBN 978-0-9904370-1-7.
  5. ↑ Robertson, Margaret (2017-03-16). Sustainability Principles and Practice. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-317-23211-7.
  6. ↑ "Portland Fruit Tree Project injects a touch of sweetness to Earth Day". KGW.
  7. ↑ "'We're having a fruitful day': Volunteers help fight food insecurity by picking fruit". KGW.
  8. ↑ Hemenway, Toby (2015-07-31). The Permaculture City: Regenerative Design for Urban, Suburban, and Town Resilience. Chelsea Green Publishing. ISBN 978-1-60358-526-2.
  9. ↑ Russell, Michael (2023-09-28). "Portland nonprofit to craft 'world's largest charcuterie board' at upcoming fundraiser". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2025-11-18. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  10. ↑ Elise, Ayo (2023-10-25). "The Portland Fruit Tree Project is creating the world's largest 'char-fruit-tree' board". KPTV. Archived from the original on 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  11. ↑ Gary, Alissa (2026-07-02). "Portlanders are kayaking to a controversial island this month to eat invasive blackberries and make a statement". oregonlive. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  12. ↑ Second annual 'If You Can’t Beat ’Em, Eat ’Em!' blackberry harvest and action day. 2026-07-08. Retrieved 2026-08-23 – via www.kptv.com.
  13. ↑ Weaver, Tara Austen (2019-01-29). Growing Berries and Fruit Trees in the Pacific Northwest: How to Grow Abundant, Organic Fruit in Your Backyard. Sasquatch Books. ISBN 978-1-63217-156-6.
  14. ↑ Fowler, Alys (2018-11-05). The Thrifty Forager: Living off your local landscape. Octopus. ISBN 978-0-85783-689-2.
  15. ↑ Sheldon, Corey (2024-04-24). "Delve into spring with World of Penjing, Portland Fruit Tree Project, plant sales, workshops and more". oregonlive. Archived from the original on 2025-09-22. Retrieved 2026-08-23. Portland Fruit Tree Project Home Orchard Workshops: Various dates and locations through May. These hands-on workshops are designed to empower participants with practical knowledge on fruit tree care, composting and grafting.
  16. ↑ "PDXFruitTreeTips Is Portland Fruit Tree Project's New Advice Text Line". Willamette Week. 2024-07-24. Archived from the original on 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  17. ↑ Dominique, Leslie (2026-07-24). "Portland Fruit Tree Project opens new community fridge in Tigard". KPTV. Archived from the original on 2026-08-06. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  18. ↑ Pitz, Ray (2026-07-29). "Portland Fruit Tree Project adds donation hub to Bethlehem House of Bread in Tigard". Hillsboro News Times. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  19. ↑ "Volunteers Pick Blue Lake Park Blackberries for Hungry People, Cut Canes for Hungry Elephants". Willamette Week. 2024-08-15. Archived from the original on 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
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