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We are pleased to share that FPC received Sustainability at Work Silver Certification through the City of Portland’s Office of Sustainability! We are proud that our office environment reflects our values and will strive to continually reduce our impact on the environment while we work to restore Forest Park. Protecting …
What a year it’s been for Forest Park and the Forest Park Conservancy. More than 1,500 volunteers turned out in all kinds of weather to take care of our beloved urban forest. And more than 1,200 people made financial contributions to support our work. Simply put, without you, Forest Park would not …
Canopy Weeds Field Assistant – Positions Open Title: Canopy Weeds Field Assistant Reports to: Program Manager Work Schedule:5 days/week, 40 hours/week.8am – 4:30pm Work day begins at 2960 NW Upshur Street in Portland, OR THE ORGANIZATION The Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) restores and protects Forest Park, Portland’s 5200-acre urban forest. FPC maintains …
I grew up in Toronto, Canada back in the 1970s. My grandfather was a geologist and an arctic explorer who appreciated the value of immersing oneself in the wild beauty of nature. Wanting to “toughen up” my sister and me, he signed us up at age 12 and 11 to …
Once again REI is closing their doors the day after Thanksgiving. We think this is great!What could be more fitting than to give thanks, enjoy and celebrate the beauty and wonder of natural world around us? That’s especially true if you’re in Portland and are fortunate enough to have Forest …
We know you love Forest Park and it’s no wonder why. Few cities can lay claim to 5,200 acres of urban forest and 80 miles of trail. You have a chance to earn some great thank you gifts when you make a donation to the Forest Park Conservancy. You’ll also have the …
Job Title: Development Director Reports to: Executive Director Work Schedule: Full time, exempt Based in: Portland, Oregon THE ORGANIZATION Forest Park Conservancy protects and fosters the ecological health of Forest Park, maintains and enhances the park’s extensive trails network, and inspires community appreciation and stewardship as a gift for future generations. Each year, we …
With the stock market still high, donating stock is a great option! When you donate appreciated stock, you save on your taxes in two ways: you receive a charitable gift tax deduction and you don’t pay capital gains taxes on the shares you donate. If you love Forest Park and want to …
On September 25th, Forest Park celebrated its 70th anniversary! For all these years, this amazing place has given residents and visitors many gifts: miles of beautiful trails, important habitat for native plants and wildlife, and access to nature with essential environmental benefits, including clean water and air. Not every city …
The Forest Park Conservancy has endorsed two campaigns this election season and encourages voters to send in their ballots on or before Tuesday, November 6th. Vote yes on Measure 26-201 – Portland Clean Energy Fund A broad based coalition of environmental and community groups worked for two years on this …
