Your Donations at Work
The Forest Park Conservancy raking plan is complete! Ahmed, Justin, Ingry, and our 2020 Green Jobs Team spent many long hours clearing the trails to prepare for this wet winter and spring, and our diligent Independent Volunteers did their part by raking about 9 miles (!) of trails on their own.Although it …
Forest Park Conservancy’s mission to protect Forest Park does not stop at the park’s boundary lines. As part of its 20-year landscape restoration effort, the Greater Forest Park Conservation Initiative (GFPCI), FPC, and its partners are looking for collaborative ways to protect the surrounding 10,000 acres that are part of …
Forest Park Conservancy staff are currently recruiting for the 2021 cohort of our Green Jobs Training and Internship Program in anticipation of a spring start date. This program will continue to focus on developing a diverse workforce in the green jobs sector. Some changes you will see include: New Fellowship Role: retaining an Intern …
There is still a good amount of storm damage in the park. We’re working hard to solve these issues. Users might come across puddles, trees, water flow, or other obstacles. Please know that trails aren’t just made by trail workers – they’re constantly being made and re-made and maintained by …
Happy Trail Tip Tuesday! We hope you are having a great start to your week. Check below for this week’s trail tips: Tip 1: Respect Closures Barbara Walker Crossing and Wildwood Trail: The bridge was assessed and deemed structurally unsafe for the public. Please respect this closure. Wildwood Trail from …
How are you? We hope you had a safe and healthy weekend. Here are some updates if you are thinking of visiting Forest Park : Tip 1: Newton Road – Caution: There was a small landslide towards the bottom of Newton Road, about half a mile from the Newton Road/BPA Road …
This past year was filled with unprecedented events, that for many of us resulted in loss, additional stress, and kept us wondering when the next shoe was going to drop. But through it all, you found the time and energy to be there for FPC and for Forest Park. We …
Happy Trail Tip Tuesday Tip 1: We still have staff and volunteers clearing leaves from a few remaining trails. If you spot one, shout a thank you! This community is amazing. FPC volunteers have really stepped up to help us through an unusual raking season. Tip 2: There is still bridge damage on Wildwood Trail at mile 10. Proceed …
Happy Trail Tip Tuesday! Tip #1: There is still bridge damage on Wildwood Trail at mile 10. Please proceed with caution! For more information, and maps of one-way loops in Forest Park, please visit Portland Parks & Recreation’s website. Tip #2: It’s almost 2021 and what better way to ring in a …
Welcome to Trail Tip Tuesday! Here are the tips for the week: Tip #1: With the constant heavy rain, there are also more fallen trees and branches on the trails and more mud. Please use caution! ⚠️ Tip #2: There are two small areas with trail edge failure due to …
