Your Donations at Work
Two updates in the Fight for Forest Park! If you’ve been following the story of PGE’s Harborton Reliability Project, the next stage in the approval process–a public hearing–has been scheduled. Additionally, we have created a new advocacy resource page to allow people to more easily read about the proposal, make …
Recently, we received an exciting donation: a six-acre wooded parcel of land off of NW Cornell Road and a $5,000 check! This generous gift came courtesy of Lucille and Gerard McAleese. While not directly connected to Forest Park, this property is within the Greater Forest Park Conservation Initiative (GFPCI) area. …
Willamette Week’s 2024 Give!Guide campaign has come to a close! For two months, we campaigned, and for two months, we witnessed the incredible support of our community. Your love for Forest Park and Marquam Nature Park was evident from day one. Whether you run or hike the trails, appreciate the …
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 …
January Edit: Thank you for your interest in this position. At this time, we are no longer accepting applications. 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: …
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, …
