The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is governed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is located on the traditional homelands of the Iñupiat and Gwichʼin peoples. At 19,286,722 acres, it is the largest wildlife refuge in the United States. The refuge is a vital ecosystem for wildlife and …
Become a Forest Park Ambassador!
Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) is proud to steward and care for the vast natural area that is Forest Park. As our efforts to care for the park increase, so do our need for Forest Park Ambassadors! This year, Forest Park users will see more Ambassadors than before, and our goal …
Job Opportunity: Trails Technician
FPC is currently hiring for two Trails Technician positions for this spring. Read the full job listing below. Applications are due February 28th. Want to learn more about FPC? Click here. Title: Trails Technician (2 positions available) Reports to: Trails Manager Work Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week, including 1-2 weekends per month Classification: Temporary, Non-Exempt Work …
Metro’s Community Enhancement Grant Provides Funding For Our Green Jobs Workforce Development Program
The Metro Central Community Enhancement Grant provides funds to communities and local organizations in the Portland area. Funding for this grant comes from a $1 fee put on each ton of waste processed at the Metro Central Transfer Station and a committee of local residents reviews the applications and selects …
FPC Has a New Work Truck, Thanks to You!
Last year, our old work truck incurred a major engine problem that cost more to fix than the truck was worth. Our work truck is one of the most important pieces of equipment we use. It’s what lets us travel to the trails, carry our team, and transport equipment like …
Walk. Hike. March through History. Celebrate the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr With us.
“To fight the inequities and injustices that many of our communities face, it takes everyone one of us, showing up every day, to walk the walk together. The MLK March is a reminder of that and was co-created in collaboration with our amazing partner Love is King, who we are …
Give!Guide 2022 Wrap-Up
The 2022 Give!Guide is officially over, and we couldn’t be more thankful to you, our community, for supporting us during this campaign. While we didn’t reach our ambitious $80,000 goal, we are still so grateful for all of you who were able to pitch in to help support our favorite …
A Community Effort: Outreach with Local Firewise Communities
As the cold and rain settle in around Portland for the upcoming months, we have the opportunity to continue to build momentum, awareness, and community preparedness for the mounting risk of fire in and around Forest Park. Through the Forest Park Wildfire Risk Reduction Project, Forest Park Conservancy staff, along …
Help FPC Find a New Field House
Our organization needs a new field house for the next five years that can accommodate our needs and allow us to continue our mission to protect, restore, and connect people to Forest Park. Having a dedicated location we can store tools, wash gear and equipment, and park our work vehicles …
There’s Still Time to Support FPC in the Give!Guide!
Forest Park Conservancy has been participating in Willamette Week’s Give!Guide, and we are so grateful for everyone who has supported us so far! We have a big goal of raising a total of $80,000 by December 31st, and while we still have a ways to go, we are feeling confident …