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There are a variety of ways you can get involved and help Forest Park.Become a Member
Members are the heart of The Forest Park Conservancy, ensuring that we continue to preserve and enhance Forest Park. For as little as $35, you can become a member of the Forest Park Conservancy. As a member you will receive our monthly e-newsletters providing you with up-to-date news and the inside scoop on hikes and Forest Park events, our Forest Park Conservancy semi-annual print newsletter, and you'll be eligible to participate in our Discovery Hike series at no cost. Most importantly, you will join a growing community network dedicated to protecting Portland's premier park. Click here to join today
DONATE: Support The Forest Park Conservancy
The Forest Park Conservancy (FPC)
relies on contributions from the community to help us fulfill our
mission to help "maintain, preserve, protect and improve" Forest Park. Click here to donate now.
What it Costs To Maintain, Preserve, Protect and Improve Forest Park
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- $7500 adds 900 hours of on-the-ground trail maintenance and habitat restoration
- $2500 purchases one new trailhead sign
- $1000 funds a one-month trail crew position
- $500 enables us to coordinate one Saturday volunteer work party
- $100 buys 100 native bare root trees for restoration
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$75 buys one new, specialized trail maintenance tool
You can help sustain the work of FPC by
If you have questions or ideas about how you might support FPC, please contact:
- making an individual contribution,
- becoming a corporate/foundation supporter or by
- providing in-kind support.
If you have questions or ideas about how you might support FPC, please contact:
Maureen A. Kenney, Development and Communication Director
503.223.5449 Ext.103
Business/Foundation Partnership Opportunities
FPC offers the business/corporate
community exciting partnership opportunities through sponsorships
and/or program underwriting. For more information about how we can work
with your company to create a partnership that best meets your goals,
please contact:
Michelle Bussard, Executive Director
503.223.5449 x.105
michelle@forestparkconservancy.org
Michelle Bussard, Executive Director
503.223.5449 x.105
michelle@forestparkconservancy.org
Individual Support
FPC is grateful for all financial contributions. Please consider supporting us today with your tax-deductible contribution.
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For a donation of $35, you can become a member of the Forest Park Conservancy. As a member you will receive our monthly eNewsletters providing you with up-to-date news and information about hikes and FPC events. Most importantly, you will join a growing network of people dedicated to the pretection and enhancement of Portland's premier park.
You may donate online by clicking here. Or, you may mail a check made out to "Forest Park Conservancy to:
Forest Park Conservancy
Attention: Lisa Micek-Hillerns, Membership Coordinator
1505 NW 23rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97210
Planned Giving
If you have provided for FPC in your will, trust or other estate plans, please contact [Michelle? Or, Maureen?]. You are eligible for membership in the FPC Legacy Society.
In-Kind Support
Please help FPC reduce the costs of doing business.
If you are interested in giving supplies, materials, or other needed
items as well as pro bono professional business services to FPC, please
review our "Wish List" below and contact [Who?].
FPC's Wish List
- Beer, Catering and Food (for appreciation/fundraising events)
- Conference Room Chairs (matching, new/gently-used)
- First Aid Supplies
- Office Supplies ~ cleaning products/supplies, copy
paper, paper towels, new ballpoint pens, printer ink, Sharpie markers,
toilet paper
- Professional Business Services (Pro Bono)
- Trail Maintenance Tools (pulaskis, shovels, loppers)
- Vehicle for FPC field crew - truck with a large cab, ideally, though a van and SUV would also be very useful
- Water and Wine (for appreciation/fundraising events)
- Work Gloves (heavy duty)
Volunteer
Volunteers
are always needed to help repair and improve Forest Park's extensive
trail system, and to work on restoration projects. The Forest Park
Conservancy hosts work parties on the third Saturday of each month, and
occasionally hosts larger events (National Trails Day, Day of
Stewardship). We also have a number of volunteer opportunities in the
office. Get involved and learn more about individual volunteer opportunities.
501(c) (3) Status
The Forest Park Conservancy is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization. Our tax ID number is 94-3103055.
Information on how you can become a member, volunteer, and get involved.
Forest Park Day of Stewardship (Volunteer Work Party)