Your Donations at Work
Thanks to everyone who gave to us through the 2014 Willamette Week Give!Guide! You exceeded our expectations. From November 2nd to the last second of 2014, folks from around the country showed their love for Forest Park via their contributions.“I have been enjoying Forest Park for almost 15 years now. I …
Over the years, Forest Park Conservancy’s field crew has worked with many dedicated interns, some of them visitors from far off places like Finland and France. Now, thanks to Pacific International Academy, an ESL program at Marylhurst University, two college students from Japan have joined our crew. Every Thursday from …
Whether you have hiked its trails a thousand times, admired its rolling hills from across the river, or just breathed in the fresh air of Portland, you have experienced the gift of Forest Park. On our biannual Day of Stewardship, Forest Park Conservancy invites you to have fun and give back to …
Looking for a family-friendly hike this holiday season? Try out this relatively flat, out-and-back hike through Forest Park’s most pristine habitat. Start at either the Wildwood Trailhead on Newberry Road or the Newtown Trailhead via Skyline Blvd. Go as far as you like on Wildwood Trail, turn around and make your …
Forest Park is bursting with life right now. Streams are gushing, ferns are popping and wrens are singing. This winter, don’t be afraid to bundle up and hit the trails. Here’s one lovely loop that has it all. This 4-mile hike takes you down a steep Firelane 7 to Forest …
This is always a time of reflection for me as I look back at the year that is nearly over and toward the new year that’s coming. And, what a year it’s been! Thanks to the support from volunteers, donors and community partners, we made great strides towards our goal …
The Forest Park Conservancy is thrilled to have volunteers like Katie Parker who love Forest Park and don’t mind breaking a sweat for its sake. Katie can often be found in Forest Park, either running the trails with friends or volunteering with The Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) to help keep the …
Join The Forest Park Conservancy’s annual Volunteer Crew Leader Training: Restoration Edition! This training will prepare volunteers to help lead habitat restoration projects at large-scale volunteer work parties in Forest Park. Crew leaders will be learn to identify invasive species, how to remove them and also how to identify and plant native species. Along with all …
The Forest Park Conservancy counts on community support to repair trails, mobilize volunteers, and restore Forest Park. This year, you have two easy ways to support your park: Option 1. Make your gift via the Willamette Week Give!Guide. It’s easy and you get fun incentives from Salt & Straw, ¿Por Qué No? and many …
Instead of scrambling for deals this Black Friday, how about taking a peaceful stroll through Forest Park? No traffic, no lines, no rush. Here are a couple hiking loops to get you started: Hike Loop 1 Trails: Keil – Dogwood – Wild Cherry – WildwoodDifficulty: EasyTotal Distance: 2 Miles Start/End: Wildwood Trailhead on …
