Organization:Portland Fruit Tree Project

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Portland Fruit Tree Project
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Established2006
TypeNonprofit
Location
  • Portland, Oregon, U.S.
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]

See also

  • Community orchard

References

  1. ↑ "A Portland nonprofit takes fruit gleaning into backyards, parking strips and public parks" (in en). https://www.opb.org/article/2026/08/22/a-portland-nonprofit-takes-fruit-gleaning-into-backyards-parking-strips-and-public-parks/. 
  2. ↑ (in en) General Technical Report PNW-GTR. The Station. 1987. https://www.google.com/books/edition/General_Technical_Report_PNW_GTR/rtTrfORMmG8C?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=portland+fruit+tree+project&pg=RA6-PA53&printsec=frontcover. 
  3. ↑ Williams, Kale (2025-09-08). "Portland Fruit Tree Project wants your harvest before it rots" (in en). https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/09/08/portland-nonprofit-wants-your-fruit-harvest-before-it-rots. 
  4. ↑ Crain, Liz (2014-09-02) (in en). Food Lover's Guide to Portland: 2nd Edition. Catapult. ISBN 978-0-9904370-1-7. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Food_Lover_s_Guide_to_Portland/c8SECgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=portland+fruit+tree+project&pg=PT183&printsec=frontcover. 
  5. ↑ Robertson, Margaret (2017-03-16) (in en). Sustainability Principles and Practice. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-317-23211-7. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Sustainability_Principles_and_Practice/jDklDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=portland+fruit+tree+project&pg=PA248&printsec=frontcover. 
  6. ↑ "Portland Fruit Tree Project injects a touch of sweetness to Earth Day". KGW. https://www.kgw.com/article/tech/science/environment/portland-fruit-tree-project-earth-day/283-9d7ef148-c470-4a33-8dad-faa7b5f83c57. 
  7. ↑ "'We're having a fruitful day': Volunteers help fight food insecurity by picking fruit". KGW. https://www.kgw.com/article/news/community/volunteers-help-fight-food-insecurity-picking-fruit/283-b0ec5a9d-2d04-4a52-a694-dd1cf19c02bb. 
  8. ↑ Hemenway, Toby (2015-07-31) (in en). The Permaculture City: Regenerative Design for Urban, Suburban, and Town Resilience. Chelsea Green Publishing. ISBN 978-1-60358-526-2. https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Permaculture_City/paP0CQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=portland+fruit+tree+project&pg=PA116&printsec=frontcover. 
  9. ↑ Russell, Michael (2023-09-28). "Portland nonprofit to craft ‘world’s largest charcuterie board’ at upcoming fundraiser" (in en). https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2023/09/portland-group-hopes-to-break-record-for-worlds-largest-charcuterie-board.html. 
  10. ↑ Elise, Ayo (2023-10-25). "The Portland Fruit Tree Project is creating the world’s largest ‘char-fruit-tree’ board" (in en). https://www.kptv.com/2023/10/25/portland-fruit-tree-project-is-creating-worlds-largest-char-fruit-tree-board/. 
  11. ↑ Gary, Alissa (2026-07-02). "Portlanders are kayaking to a controversial island this month to eat invasive blackberries and make a statement" (in en). https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2026/07/portlanders-are-kayaking-to-a-controversial-island-next-month-to-eat-invasive-blackberries-and-make-a-statement.html. 
  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) (in en). 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. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Growing_Berries_and_Fruit_Trees_in_the_P/XjZcDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=portland+fruit+tree+project&pg=PA82&printsec=frontcover. 
  14. ↑ Fowler, Alys (2018-11-05) (in en). The Thrifty Forager: Living off your local landscape. Octopus. ISBN 978-0-85783-689-2. https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Thrifty_Forager_Living_off_your_loca/_vhwDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=portland+fruit+tree+project&pg=PT116&printsec=frontcover. 
  15. ↑ Sheldon, Corey (2024-04-24). "Delve into spring with World of Penjing, Portland Fruit Tree Project, plant sales, workshops and more" (in en). https://www.oregonlive.com/hg/2024/04/delve-into-spring-with-world-of-penjing-portland-fruit-tree-project-plant-sales-workshops-and-more.html. "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" (in en). 2024-07-24. https://www.wweek.com/culture/2024/07/23/pdxfruittreetips-is-portland-fruit-tree-projects-new-advice-text-line/. 
  17. ↑ Dominique, Leslie (2026-07-24). "Portland Fruit Tree Project opens new community fridge in Tigard" (in en). https://www.kptv.com/2026/07/24/portland-fruit-tree-project-opens-new-community-fridge-tigard/. 
  18. ↑ Pitz, Ray (2026-07-29). "Portland Fruit Tree Project adds donation hub to Bethlehem House of Bread in Tigard" (in en). https://hillsboronewstimes.com/2026/07/28/portland-fruit-tree-project-adds-donation-hub-to-bethlehem-house-of-bread-in-tigard/. 
  19. ↑ "Volunteers Pick Blue Lake Park Blackberries for Hungry People, Cut Canes for Hungry Elephants" (in en). 2024-08-15. https://www.wweek.com/outdoors/2024/08/14/volunteers-pick-blue-lake-park-blackberries-for-hungry-people-cut-canes-for-hungry-elephants/. 



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