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Did you know that there used to be a farm right in the middle of Forest Park? It’s hard to believe it now, but a family lived there for two decades in the first half of the 20th century. William and Matilda Kitchell were both German immigrants who came to the …
Our summer trails staff, Jordan and Gavin, have accomplished a lot in Forest Park so far. They’ve brushed nearly 10 miles of trail together in addition to leading volunteer work parties that have brushed a cumulative 25 miles. They’ve also widened and re-benched a half-mile of trail; built nearly 80 …
Did you know that the Wildwood Trail was designated by the Secretary of the Interior as a National Recreation Trail? The 80+ miles of trails in Forest Park including The Wildwood Trail are a source of pride for many in the Portland Metro region. The Forest Park Conservancy’s Rapid Response …
Last week, the Forest Park Conservancy partnered with Tualatin Riverkeepers and their Green Jobs Training Program. This program gets participants out in the field with professionals from various local environmental conservation agencies, and we are so glad that FPC was included as their June partner! On Wednesday evening, our Trails Manager Ingry gave a …
It started as an idea…What if we don’t think of Forest Park as an island, but as a part of a much larger landscape? What if this landscape is managed consistently and collaboratively by the stakeholders in the area? With this in mind, Forest Park Conservancy and its partners launched the Greater …
Meet Chie, Forest Park Conservancy’s new Operations Coordinator. Chie will oversee FPC’s internal operations and will be the first point of contact for a variety of areas for our organization including coordinating our finances, HR, and our donor database. Chie will be working to improve our operational efficiency to improve …
Forest Park Conservancy is thrilled to welcome our new Trails Manager, Ingry Thurow. Ingry’s hometown is right here in Portland and she brings a wealth of interesting experience to the role. In coordination with Portland Parks & Recreation, Ingry will oversee the maintenance of Forest Park’s 47-miles of soft-surface trails …
We know it can be hard with work schedules and family to join some of our weekday and weekend events. So, bring your family and friends and join FPC the last Tuesday of the month during June, July and August for Summer Nights and Hikes, thanks to Sasquatch Brewing and Trailhead Credit Union! …
Our volunteer-led Ambassador program will launch on Saturday, June 15th! FPC will have Forest Park Ambassadors stationed at five trail heads–Lower & Upper Macleay, Leif Erikson at Thurman, Germantown & Leif Erikson, and Springville. These ambassadors will provide support and education to Forest Park visitors, ensuring that every visitor receives …
Forest Park Conservancy’s mission to protect Forest Park does not stop at the Park’s boundary lines. As part of its 20-year large landscape restoration effort, the Greater Forest Park Conservation Initiative (GFPCI), FPC and its partners are looking for collaborative ways to protect the surrounding 10,000 acres that are part of …
