Your Donations at Work
Love for Forest Park’s trails shone brightly this summer. Between May and September, 909 volunteers dedicated over 2,700 hours to enhancing this beautiful, urban forest. Trail Work Highlights (May-September) Built 570 feet of Alder Trail Reroute (opening Summer 2015) Repaired 320 feet of Wildwood Trail, north of Stone House Repaired …
Don’t miss this amazing beer tapping and benefit event for The Forest Park Conservancy! Be the first to try eight unique beers inspired by Forest Park, and six more representing natural areas throughout Oregon. Hosted by Beers Made By Walking, this event is a culmination of many fruitful walks in the park. …
At almost every FPC event, rain or shine, my kids are there — running around, helping where they can and trying to understand WHY we do what we do. As a result, they have become embedded in the culture of volunteer stewardship, deeper than I ever could have wished for. …
I am very pleased to tell you about our newest staff member! Sheryl Sackman joined the Forest Park Conservancy family as our new development director! Her work will help us strengthen and grow FPC to meet the growing needs of Forest Park. Sheryl has nearly 30 years experience directing development, …
Since the start of its volunteer program in 2007, Forest Park Conservancy’s most loyal and consistent volunteer has been the one-and-only John Jamison. A Wisconsin native, John moved to Portland in 1979 to work for Tecktronix. He soon became a frequent visitor to Forest Park and spent decades exploring its …
On Forest Park Conservancy’s biannual Day of Stewardship, Forest Park fans from across the greater Portland area join forces to enhance the natural beauty and ecology of Forest Park. This fall, be one of them.Fall Day of Stewardship October 18, 9:00 am – 12:30 pmUproot Invasive Weeds, Plant Native Trees, Restore …
Over the past two years, Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) has been working smart to combat invasive plants in Forest Park and monitor the effectiveness of these efforts. FPC’s monitoring protocol, developed in collaboration with West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District, Portland Parks & Recreation City Nature West and the …
There is a famous Native American proverb: With the planet warming and development increasing, it is important that we work tirelessly to further our mission and aspire to be the generation that will see Forest Park restored. It is important to protect this gift, so that our children, city and …
Hosted by Go Beyond Racing in partnership with Animal Athletics, the 2014 Forest Park Marathon is a race to benefit a good cause – the conservation and restoration of Portland’s 5,200-acre Forest Park. Warm fuzzies aside, it’s also a volatile, up-and-down trail run in the belly of a temperate rain forest. What does that feel like? …
Looking for a local hike that’s a little off the beaten path? This 3-mile Forest Park loop hike has it all – low foot traffic, lush forest, and scenic views. Thanks to our Thursday morning volunteers, Firelane 4 (between Maple Trail and Leif Erikson Drive) has been cleared for your hiking …
