We’ve often said that our work is not possible without our volunteers, and that is true! But we don’t always have the chance to showcase some of these volunteers – people who love our public parks so much that they spend hours upon hours in the field to help care …
Meet Vonn and Tyler, FPC’s New Interns From Project Zero
PGE’s Project Zero is a program that aims to engage young people in climate science, clean energy solutions, and the green jobs market. For four years now, Forest Park Conservancy has been a proud participant in Project Zero, hosting Project Zero interns and providing them with real, on-the-job training and …
Thoughts From Our Tree Inventory in the Ancient Forest Preserve
One of the great privileges of being a part of the Green Jobs Workforce Development team is having the opportunity to work in amazing outdoor spaces. The Ancient Forest Preserve (AFP) is a flourishing old growth forest tucked away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Portland. Our organization has …
More Volunteers Than Ever: Impact of FPC’s Stewardship Program in 2019
At FPC, we love volunteers, and we know that Forest Park’s trails and habitat love our volunteers too. In 2019, more than 2,200 FPC volunteers helped us accomplish our goals. This is our largest number of volunteers to date, and we are so grateful! The Forest Park Conservancy’s Stewardship Program’s …