As people around the world are on ‘Stay-at-Home’ orders the natural world is keeping to its own natural orders. It is spring in the Pacific Northwest. On your daily walks/runs/rides keep an eye out for these flowering native plants. Nature’s own scavenger hunt! Have fun and tag us on Instagram …
Letter from the Director
Dear Forest Park’s friends, stewards, and supporters, Through the whirlwind of sudden changes lately, I am trying to embrace a new way of life and to find the silver lining in each day. Trying to work a full-time job from home, ensuring my three children are healthy, active and completing …
New Tax Deductions for Charitable Giving
With the approval of the $2 trillion federal stimulus bill (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or “CARES” Act) comes a wide variety of support, some of which supports nonprofit organizations. Did you know that the CARES Act also changes the way that charitable giving tax deductions will work …
The Great Indoors: Nature Poetry with Ingry
When hiking into Forest Park trail projects each day, you’ll often find me pausing to thumb a line or two of poetry into the Notes app on my phone. It probably doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone that Forest Park’s trails are resplendent with inspiration; what better metaphor for …
Help Support FPC’s Business Partners
The Forest Park Conservancy would simply be unable to achieve our mission without our local Business Partners. These businesses know that Forest Park brings immense value to the community of people who make this place our home. Their commitment to helping protect, restore, and connect people to Forest Park has …
Close-to-Home: Forest Park’s Trails in the Time of Coronavirus
Please note: As the issue of park access and facilities related to COVID-19 is rapidly evolving, FPC recommends community members adhere to all guidelines and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and your local public health officials for the most up-to-date information. With restaurants, gyms, community …
COVID-19: Operations and Programs at the Forest Park Conservancy
Please note: Due to the ongoing changes and recommendations from the CDC and local officials, the Forest Park Conservancy’s events and plans are subject to change. We will update our website and Event Calendar about any cancellations. Dear Forest Park Stewards, We take the health of the community very seriously. …
FPC Helps Celebrate 50 Years of Earth Day
April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day! FPC is proud to be a nonprofit partner with Earth Day Oregon this year. This movement to protect the environment has evolved significantly since Earth Day began 50 years ago. Here in the Portland Metro Region, the Forest …
Join One of the Forest Park Conservancy’s Committees
Interested in helping guide the Forest Park Conservancy, and helping us to improve the park and surrounding lands? FPC is now seeking applicants to its board committees and board of directors. FPC has four board committees. Development and Communications Committee: Support our fundraising and outreach efforts to mobilize philanthropic support …
March Field Update: The Green Jobs Interns
In less than two months since the launch of the Green Jobs Training and Internship Program, the interns have already done some amazing work – and there’s a lot more to come. This program is led by the Forest Park Conservancy in partnership with West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation …