Get Involved.

The Forest Park Conservancy coordinates the majority of trail maintenance and restoration work in Forest Park. We welcome volunteers - you are critical to our work restoring Forest Park's 5,000+ acres and maintaining and improving the 70+ mile trail system.

Most of our opportunities are outside, in the field, doing trail maintenance and/or habitat restoration. If you would prefer to help us out in the office, please contact Lisa Hillerns.

Click here for information on additional ways to support the Forest Park Conservancy.

Upcoming Volunteer Work Party Schedule

Please click on one or more of the following for location and more information:

Saturday, August 21st: Volunteer Work Party

(details coming soon)

Ongoing Opportunities:

Forest Park Conservancy has long had an active crew of volunteers working the trails of Forest Park. In 2007, we started a new tradition of offering regular events for FPC members, Forest Park users, and other community members who are interested in contributing to the ongoing stewardship of Forest Park.

Third Saturday Work Parties

When: the third Saturday of each month, 9 am to noon.

Where: Meeting location varies - clink on the event listing above for more information, or e-mail us for more details.

What: Projects vary seasonally. Trail maintenance is the focus from May through October, while invasive removal and habitat restoration are the priority through the winter months. We always have refreshments on hand and raffle off a few prizes (including a free pair of KEEN shoes) at the end of each event. No previous experience required - we provide all tools and materials.

The schedule for these events is toward the top of this page. If you would like to receive monthly email updates with information about these events (including the Day of Stewardship & National Trails Day), please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

Weekday Opportunities

When: Every Thursday at 9:00 am

Where: Changes each week. Click here if you would like to be added to the weekly email list.

What: Join Matt Wagoner, our Trails & Restoration manager for a morning of stewardship projects in Forest Park. At times, you may be clearing down wood, restoring washed out trails, planting native shrubs, building a bridge, pulling ivy, planting trees or perhaps just walking and pruning. No previous experience required - we provide all tools and materials.

Also, considering signing-up to host a site or volunteer for our bi-annual Days of Stewardship. The next Day of Stewardship is October 16, 2010 – watch this site for when we open sign-ups and call to learn about hosting a Day of Stewardship site.