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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 …
The Forest Park Conservancy is committed to creating a culture that is inclusive, safe and welcoming. We will continue to address barriers that many BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and low-income communities have to experiencing the mental, physical, spiritual and healing properties that nature and the outdoors provide. We openly acknowledge that many …
COVID-19 made my volunteering in Forest Park a challenge. Volunteer group trail activities were put on indefinite hold for the safety of the community. This is about how I found a way to still volunteer during a pandemic. I’m retired, and Forest Park became my hobby. I found I could …
