Your Donations at Work
In September, in partnership with Northwest Dirt Churners, we announced the return of the Nasty Challenge, a running and hiking challenge in Forest Park and Marquam Nature Park. Not only did our running and hiking community take on the challenge, but you all went above and beyond expectations! To support …
Last week, we joined our friends at Bird Alliance of Oregon to host a webinar discussing our perspectives and concerns regarding PGE’s Harborton Reliability Project. This project, if allowed, would permit the removal of 4.7 acres of trees in the northern part of Forest Park, with future phases potentially removing …
The following is the opinion of the Forest Park Conservancy. Written by Carole Hardy, Forest Park Conservancy Board Member, Forest Ecologist. PGE’s revised land-use application filed with the City of Portland proposes to clear cut 4.7 acres of 150+ year old Douglas fir and bigleaf maple trees and proposes to …
We are currently hiring for a new executive director. See below for the full job description. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@forestparkconservancy.org. Job Title: Executive Director Reports to: Board of Directors Work Schedule: Full-time, Exempt Based …
PGE has resubmitted phase 3 of their Harborton Reliability Project. This proposed work would remove 4.7 acres of trees in the northern part of Forest Park. Over the course of this year, we have monitored the status of this proposal as it has evolved, and stayed in contact with neighborhood …
As stewards of Portland’s Forest Park and Marquam Nature Park, we are dedicated to protecting our city’s backyard—preserving these urban forests and addressing the growing impacts of the climate crisis. With recent shifts on the national landscape, we understand that federal support for public lands and climate resilience will face …
With more than 80 miles of trail in Forest Park, maintaining the park’s health requires a special group of volunteers consistently monitoring and reporting conditions on the ground. FPC’s Rapid Response Team is made up of volunteers who walk, hike, and run the trails to report downed trees, invasive species, …
It’s that time of year again, Willamette Week’s Give!Guide is returning! Give!Guide showcases amazing local nonprofits (including FPC!) as part of a massive fundraising effort to help support the work these nonprofits do. Last year, the campaign raised a whopping $8.35 million! The work Forest Park Conservancy does would not …
We are blown away by the incredible support and participation in this year’s Nasty Challenge! Thanks to all of you—whether you’ve been running, hiking, or cheering on the sidelines—we’ve hit our $5,000 fundraising goal with over a month still to go! Your dedication to Forest Park Conservancy and its mission …
Dear Forest Park Conservancy supporters, Fall is my favorite season. The cool, crisp air and beautiful colors are all high points but I also enjoy slowing down a bit and allowing for more self-reflection, and, of course, and it’s no surprise the single best place I have found to do …
