Your Donations at Work
You’ve seen those trees that are covered in ivy, right? Did you know that not only does this invasive species kill trees by toppling them to the ground, but their seeds also help spread this nasty plant throughout Forest Park? Invasive plants are one of the greatest threats to the …
THE ORGANIZATION The Forest Park Conservancy protects and fosters the ecological health of Forest Park, maintains and enhances the park’s extensive trails network, and inspires community appreciation and future stewardship of the splendor of this iconic, urban wilderness as a gift for generations. Each year, we work with over 1,000 …
We’re proud of the work we do. Rallying volunteers and restoring Forest Park back to health, all while protecting it for the future. But look deeper and you’ll see that that the long-term welfare of Forest Park really relies on two fundamental things: education and inspiration. We see the value …
Volunteer Crew Leaders, or VCLs, are the backbone of our volunteer program in the park. They provide support to help manage the nearly 1,000 volunteers who join our work parties throughout the year to restore habitat and repair trails in Forest Park. VCLs help with everything from setting up work …
Creativity. Nature. Light. These are the ideas that drove Nancy Hebb Freeman to seek out Forest Park on her almost daily walks with her partner, Ray Siderius. Together, they would explore the trails, observe the changes of the season and connect with nature. Nancy passed away in August of 2015. …
We are loving the warmer temps and increased sunshine. Are you? Spring marks the expansion of the Forest Park Conservancy’s Discovery Hikes Program. Led by FPC’s Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, Guy Maguire, we have great options for you. Want to learn how to take amazing nature photos? Learn more about …
To celebrate Earth Day our partners at KEEN Footwear will be donating 30% of ALL proceeds from the NW Portland Keen Garage retail store to benefit the Forest Park Conservancy!
The Forest Park Conservancy offers a range of products to help you make the most of Forest Park! Whether you need a map to plan your next trip, or an ‘I Heart Forest Park’ dog leash for your pooch, we’ve got you covered. We also sell One City’s Wilderness, the …
What a perfect day for more than 140 volunteers to turn out to help restore Forest Park! Saturday, March 19th was our annual Spring Day of Stewardship. This is one of the biggest work parties we organize and Saturday’s event was spectacular. There were five sites in all and a …
UPDATE from the Oregon Department of Agriculture: At 8:05 this morning, Monday, May 2nd, the last and final Asian gypsy moth aerial treatment in the West Area along Highway 30 in Linnton, West Germantown Road, Linnton Park, Skyline Blvd, and Forest Park, has concluded. Click here to see the map that shows the treatment areas. You may …
