Your Donations at Work
What a lively start to 2017 we’ve had! The Tualatin Mountains, where Forest Park lies, are not used to the type of brutal storms we’ve experienced this winter. Our usually moderate climate does not adequately prepare our trees for the onslaught of below freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall and ice cover …
In February, we say goodbye to Lisa Slupianek, our Trails Manager. Lisa is moving to Coeur D’Alene, Idaho with her partner. As a great leader for our trails program, Lisa planned and implemented numerous trails projects and led volunteer work parties. Her easy-going, hands-on approach to trail work and leadership …
You’ve probably seen trees that are covered in ivy. And, as a follower of the Forest Park Conservancy, you likely know that ivy is bad for Forest Park. What you may not know is that once ivy grows up a vertical surface and gets enough light, it flowers and produces …
Are you looking for gifts for that special person in your life? Not sure what to get a co-worker or friend? We’ve got you covered! Shop on our online store for great gifts from maps to t-shirts. Share your love for Forest Park and inspire your friends and loved ones …
Forest Park is a forested 5,000-acre haven for wildlife and people in Portland. Within this haven, over 80 miles of well-loved trails and 143 native plant and animal species need our help. It takes a village to protect a park. Join us in protecting Forest Park. Whether you have used Forest …
Do you want to strengthen your leadership skills while helping restore Forest Park? Do you like working with people, helping them improve their skills? Do you like working outside? If you answered yes to these questions, then you might be interested in joining FPC’s Volunteer Crew Leader program. On Saturday, …
Next month, we say goodbye to our wonderful Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, Guy Maguire, who will be moving to Vermont with his partner. To say that Guy will be missed is an understatement. In the year he’s been on staff, FPC has increased the number of volunteers involved, improved our …
FPC’s Board of Directors will match every gift, dollar for dollar up to $3,500 — but this offer ends tonight at 11:59PM! Make your gift go twice as far by giving today! We are 70% of the way towards meeting our goal. Help us get over the finish line by making your gift now. …
Fall is my favorite time of the year. The air is brisk, the leaves are vibrant, and the weather is changing. It’s a beautiful time to be in Forest Park. But, with all that beauty comes the need to work on the trails. As we all know, fall is the …
We are so excited a the passage of Ballot Measure 99 and 26-178. Now, our outdoor schools will be funded and Metro will have resources to continue their work preserving land in region. Measure 99 dedicates $22 million in lottery funds annually to provide outdoor school to every middle school …
