Forest Park Ambassador Program Update

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Forest Park Conservancy held our first Forest Park Ambassador Training on May 11th. Thanks to all of you who attended this training and made it a success! Our Ambassadors will be in Forest Park all summer long sharing Leave No Trace principles, handing out leashes to promote dogs on leash, helping with …

Guided Hikes in Forest Park!

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We are excited to announce our Spring and Summer line up of free guided hikes! Join us as we explore Forest Park and learn about its fascinating cultural and natural history. Hikes fill up quickly so don’t wait too long to sign up. Just click on the date of the …

Vote for Forest Park Conservancy at REI!

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Did you recently get your REI Co-op dividend in the mail? Thinking of making a purchase for your time in Forest Park this spring?  The Forest Park Conservancy’s Trailhead Ambassador Program was selected to compete for a $35,000 grant as part of REI’s National Loving Our Local Outdoors campaign. REI Co-op …

Position Opening: Operations Coordinator

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JOB DESCRIPTION Title:  Operations Coordinator  Reports to:  Executive Director  Supervises: N/A  Work Schedule: 5 weekdays, 40 hours/week Work Location: 833 SW 11th Ave, Suite 800, Portland OR 97205 FSLA Status: Permanent/Exempt (includes occasional weekends and evenings) THE ORGANIZATION Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) protects and fosters the ecological health of Forest Park, maintains and enhances the park’s extensive …

FPC Trails Manager is Eastward Bound!

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It is with sadness that I write to say farewell and thank you for two wonderful years of dedicated teamwork, great times, and fantastic accomplishments in Forest Park. In April, I will be leaving FPC and starting a new job in the Adirondack State Park in New York. While I …

Position Opening: Trails Manager

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Title:Trails Manager Reports to: Executive Director Supervises:Seasonal Employees, Interns and Volunteers  Work Schedule: Full Time/Exempt (includes some weekends and evenings) THE ORGANIZATION The Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) restores and protects Forest Park, Portland’s 5200-acre urban forest. FPC maintains trails and removes invasive plants in the park. We also lead educational …

Getting Ready for Hiking Season!

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Get ready for prime trail season in Forest Park! This an amazing place to discover nature and outdoor recreation located so close to downtown Portland requires maintenance throughout the year. With 80 miles of trails to explore in Forest Park, keeping the trails enjoyable and safe is always our top …

Bringing Firewise to Linnton Community

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With dryer forests due to climate change and the Linnton neighborhood’s proximity to the industrial area, there is an increased risk of fire that could start in the Linnton community and spread through the north Tualatin Hills including Forest Park. The Forest Park Conservancy is teaming up with neighborhood leaders …

How to Cope with Seasonal Affecting Disorder

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Fall is such a magical time of year in Portland. With the smoke and heat behind us, we can finally head outdoors again. The weather is perfect, crisp and sunny. Nature reminds us with brilliant gold and red leaves that this time is beautiful yet fleeting. I savor every minute, …