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As part of our partnership with the organization Love is King, some of our team had the opportunity to participate in their new program called Operation Roam. About Operation Roam Operation Roam is an advanced environmental and social justice leadership program. The mission of this amazing program is to connect …
In the last decade or so in the United States, the practice of forest bathing has been gaining in popularity and notoriety. What is forest bathing you ask? Forest bathing is a Japanese practice also known as Shinrin-ryuko, which literally translates to “forest bathing”. The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, …
After joining PGE’s Project Zero and beginning my remote internship with the Forest Park Conservancy, l wanted to see Forest Park and get a taste of this place I’d heard and read so much about during the course of my internship so far. However, I live out in Damascus, Oregon, …
Forest Park is the largest forested city park in the United States and is an incredible asset to the community. The 5,200 forested habitat improves our region’s air and water quality, sequesters carbon, provides critical habitat for native flora and fauna, and improves the health and wellbeing of people living …
“Forest Park is one of the most beautiful places to explore nature in the City of Portland.” Ahmed Yusef As people who get to call this city and state, Portland Oregon, their home, we are so fortunate to have so many outdoor areas to recreate, to get a workout, to …
Mariah joined the FPC team as one of the new 2021 Green Jobs Internship and Training Program cohort members. We are so happy to have her on staff and welcome her to the Forest Park Community. Get to know Mariah! And if you see her working in the park, make …
Forest Park Conservancy is responsible for brushing a total of 40.45 miles of soft-surface trails within Forest Park every year. Brushing is a key aspect of the maintenance efforts FPC conducts every year. But, what is brushing, and why is it so important? Trail maintenance efforts often are context-dependent. The …
Join us in welcoming Abe to the Forest Park Conservancy team! Abe will be working as a Trails Intern alongside FPC’s staff and partner organizations to support our work in protecting and maintaing all 80+ miles of trails in Forest Park. Abe is a part of PGE’s Project Zero, which provides …
As we enter dry summer weather conditions and the risk of wildfire becomes urgent, we want you to feel empowered to continue recreating outdoors in Forest Park and beyond, but have the information you need to do so responsibly. We all know that loss of life, infrastructure, wildlife habitat, and …
Forest Park Conservancy’s Discovery Hikes are a great opportunity to explore Forest Park and learn about Forest Park’s history, recreational opportunities, and the restoration and maintenance efforts within the park. Discovery Hikes are led by knowledgeable Forest Park Conservancy staff, and local experts who volunteer their time to share their …
