Please join us in welcoming Wendy Palafox-Arceo to the Forest Park Conservancy team! Wendy is an intern who is a part of PGE’s Project Zero which works to empower young adults and students to create cleaner, greener, and more equitable communities through workforce opportunities in the green jobs sector. We …
Trail Work on Wildwood: Forest Park in the Fall
With just a few days left of brushing work, our field staff and interns are moving on to a Wildwood improvement project by the end of the month! Primarily focused between Chestnut Trail and Firelane 2, some trail armoring, grade improvements, and rock edging in this section were completed in 2018, but …
Plan Ahead: One-Way Trail Loops in Forest Park
Portland Parks & Recreation has developed a one-way trail loop pilot in Forest Park. These loops are intended to reduce the chance of visitor interactions and slow the spread of COVID-19 by creating a one-way flow of traffic. Visitors will find new maps and signs along each route. We know that changing routes …
Meet Justin! FPC’s newest Intern from PGE Project Zero Works
We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest intern who comes to us through Portland General Electric’s new program, Project Zero Works. PGE Project Zero Works provides green job internships for young adults with the objective of establishing a long-term career in the natural resources, clean energy, and environmental …
Green Team Update: Problem Solving for Ecosystem Restoration
Wild chervil (Anthriscus Sylvestris) is a non-native species that has been growing rapidly in an area where FPC staff and volunteers restored last winter. In the past, wild chervil had been present but had not been as big of a problem. Fieldwork and Intern Coordinator Katrina has an extensive background …
Meet Marianne! FPC’s Interim Development and Communications Manager
Join us in welcoming Marianne to the FPC team! Marianne will be supporting our development and communications efforts while our current manager Kady is on parental leave. Marianne will help us expand FPC’s capacity to do more to protect, restore, and connect people to Forest Park and we are thrilled …
Supporting a STEAM Curriculum to Nurture Future Forest Park Stewards
We are proud to share that the Forest Park Conservancy’s Nature Education Outing Program which connects youth to the learning opportunities found in nature was awarded funding! Join us in thanking Metro for their support through the Nature in Neighborhoods nature education and outdoor experience grants program. About the Nature …
Mid-summer Trails Program Update: Trail Maintenance in the Time of COVID-19
Our field staff has brushed about 21.5 miles over the past two months—an impressive number for just six people, with nearly all of our team pitching in to help close down short trail sections as we go. We’re taking a week to give our bodies a break and re-evaluate our …
Forest Park Conservancy’s Meditative Moments Series
Introducing, the Forest Park Conservancy’s Meditative Moments Series! For many, Forest Park and access to outdoor spaces have been limited due to COVID-19 and the need for social distancing. Not everyone is able to easily get to a place where they can hear the birds chirp, feel the cool forest …
Green Jobs and Training Program Update: The Unified Monitoring Protocol (UMP)
The Green Jobs Team Members have been learning how to collect important data for a cooperative effort to protect the Forest Park ecosystem called the Unified Monitoring Protocol (UMP). Partners brought together under the Greater Forest Park Conservation Initiative developed a shared protocol so that agencies can collaborate and compare …









