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Forest Park Conservancy staff are currently recruiting for the 2021 cohort of our Green Jobs Training and Internship Program in anticipation of a spring start date. This program will continue to focus on developing a diverse workforce in the green jobs sector. Some changes you will see include: New Fellowship Role: retaining an Intern …
There is still a good amount of storm damage in the park. We’re working hard to solve these issues. Users might come across puddles, trees, water flow, or other obstacles. Please know that trails aren’t just made by trail workers – they’re constantly being made and re-made and maintained by …
How are you? We hope you had a safe and healthy weekend. Here are some updates if you are thinking of visiting Forest Park : Tip 1: Newton Road – Caution: There was a small landslide towards the bottom of Newton Road, about half a mile from the Newton Road/BPA Road …
This past year was filled with unprecedented events, that for many of us resulted in loss, additional stress, and kept us wondering when the next shoe was going to drop. But through it all, you found the time and energy to be there for FPC and for Forest Park. We …
Happy Trail Tip Tuesday! Tip #1: There is still bridge damage on Wildwood Trail at mile 10. Please proceed with caution! For more information, and maps of one-way loops in Forest Park, please visit Portland Parks & Recreation’s website. Tip #2: It’s almost 2021 and what better way to ring in a …
Welcome to Trail Tip Tuesday! Here are the tips for the week: Tip #1: With the constant heavy rain, there are also more fallen trees and branches on the trails and more mud. Please use caution! ⚠️ Tip #2: There are two small areas with trail edge failure due to …
Welcome to Trail Tip Tuesday! Here are your trail tips this week: Trail Tip #1: A majority of our most popular trails have been cleared of leaves! Thanks to our awesome independent volunteers, staff and interns, we have been able to clear about 19 miles—Barbara Walker Crossing to Firelane 1, …
Trail Tip #1: Please be aware that staff members are leaf blowing and independent volunteers are raking Forest Park for the next few weeks but those trails are currently remaining open. Because we’re not able to host work parties right now, trail users might notice leaf blowers more often than …
Today is the day! #GivingTuesday is here and we’re excited to celebrate, connect with and build our community of supporters. It has been a challenging year to say the least but we are excited and looking forward to the year ahead. We have big plans for 2021 and we hope …
Happy Trail Tip Tuesday! Wildwood Trail: There is bridge damage on Wildwood Trail at mile 10. Proceed with caution or avoid this area and use other trails. This bridge is about 3/4 of a mile north of the Wildwood/53rd Trailhead and 1 mile south of Firelane 1. Wildwood Trail from …
