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Join us in welcoming Mikey Brooks to the Forest Park Conservancy team! Mikey will be working as a Communications Intern alongside FPC’s staff and partner organizations to support efforts to share the work being accomplished and the issues affecting Forest Park. Mikey is a part of PGE’s Project Zero, which …
The tease of hot spring days gives anticipation to all the delicious cool beverages I will enjoy this summer. In 2020, I spent more of my time running than I ever had before. I became a trail runner and logged an enormous number of miles in Forest Park. I found …
The Summer Adventure Series gives you the opportunity to support the Forest Park you love while you play outside. From June through September, players will be able to download the Momento app and begin their adventure. Spend your summer months sharing your outdoor adventures to promote the freedom to enjoy …
If you have joined us as a volunteer in the last year or so or have seen FPC staff working in the park, chances are you have met, Ahmed. Ahmed is from Portland and understands how important access and community are to the protection of Forest Park. He joined the …
This last Winter, Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) worked alongside Portland Park and Recreation (PP&R) to identify vegetation restoration work to ensure the success of an area adjacent to the Upper Holman Lane Trail restoration project. This project began being called “The Holman Wedge” project and is an excellent example of …
For many of us, this year’s arrival of spring brings an increased feeling of renewal and hope. As we embark on a new year, it feels like many of the barriers that kept us apart due to the pandemic might actually begin to fade. The anticipation of seeing family, friends, …
Living in Oregon provides ample opportunities to be outside and enjoy all of the spectacular scenery the Pacific Northwest has to offer. But did you know that with its wide range of habitats, Oregon is a hotspot for bird watching? Bird watching, or birding, is an activity for all ages, …
Thank you to the volunteers, donors, and business partners who joined us to celebrate Earth Day 2021 yesterday. We are proud to share that we surpassed our fundraising goal and raised just over $12,080! Earth Day was just the beginning and the perfect start to a full season of stewardship …
On March 12, 2020, the Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) hosted a regular volunteer work party. In this event, volunteers helped staff sharpen all of the tools necessary to do their work all year round on Forest Park’s trails and habitat. Little did we know, that would be our last group …
We are excited to announce our partnership with Trailkeepers of Oregon (TKO) on an upcoming release of a workshop series focused on antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. These three-hour sessions will be designed for a volunteer/environmental stewardship audience. Participation in at least one workshop will be mandatory for volunteer leadership …
