Dear Forest Park Conservancy supporters, Fall is my favorite season. The cool, crisp air and beautiful colors are all high points but I also enjoy slowing down a bit and allowing for more self-reflection, and, of course, and it’s no surprise the single best place I have found to do …
Calling all Runners: The Nasty Challenge is Back!
We are partnering with NW Dirt Churners to bring back the Nasty Challenge! Last held in 2019, the Nasty Challenge is a series of Nasty routes, designed to challenge runners and hikers. These routes utilize hills, technical trails, and firelanes to provide you with a real challenge! It’s a great …
We Need Your Help to Remove Invasive Weeds on National Public Lands Day
Invasive weeds are one of the biggest threats to the health of our local forests. Plants like English ivy were introduced to the region as ornamental plants and then were able to spread and outcompete native plants. English ivy, if unchecked, will completely take over the forest floor and choke …
Explore Marquam Nature Park with us! Events, hikes, and more on October 5th!
On October 5th we are highlighting Marquam Nature Park with an exciting morning out in the park! Join us for a morning of community science, education, community service, and family-friendly FUN! All of these experiences are free to the public, but we ask you to RSVP in advance for some …
Community Update: PGE is not Ready for “The Hard Questions” About Protecting Habitat
Last week, I attended PGE’s first in-person community meeting, held at the Skyline Grange off NW Skyline, near Forest Park, to give feedback on their Harborton Reliability Project. About 25 people from PGE were present and about 25 community members attended. PGE brought a number of subject matter experts in …
Meet our new Project Zero Interns, Neena and Mitchell!
We are excited to introduce you to the two newest FPC team members! Neena and Mitchell come to us from PGE’s Project Zero, a workforce development program that we have been a partner of since 2020. The program places young adults who are interested in learning more about the green …
Partner Spotlight: Portland Parks & Recreations Places Emerald Ash Borer Traps in City Parks
[Featured Image Provided by Portland Parks & Recreation] Invasive species are something our staff and volunteers are all too familiar with. Invasive English ivy, for example, is something we are constantly working to keep under control in Forest Park. However, we may have a new threat to contend with. The …
PGE’s Harborton Reliability Project Proposal Deemed “Incomplete” by the City
Portland General Electric’s Harborton Reliability Project Land Use Application was deemed incomplete after the city of Portland’s Bureau of Development Services (BDS) conducted its analysis. FPC remains in opposition of this access to Forest Park due to the impact the project would have in the northern portion of Forest Park, …
Community Update: PGE has Submitted their “Harborton Reliability Project” Application
PGE’s type III land use application for their “Harborton Reliability Project” was recently submitted to Portland’s Bureau of Development Services. You might be familiar with this project as we have previously published a statement of concern regarding it due to the impact it would have on Forest Park. This project …
Earth Day Oregon 2024 in Review
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Earth Day Oregon! We are so grateful to you, our community, for coming together to work with us out on the trails. At over 5,200 acres, stewarding Forest Park is truly a community effort. Our constant effort to manage invasive weeds and …