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 …
Being Outside in Nature is Essential for Our Health and Well-being
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 …
#Optoutside on Friday
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 …
Because You Love Forest Park
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 …
Work with Us: Development Director Position Open
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 …
Donate Stock and Protect Forest Park for Future Generations
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 …
Help Forest Park Thrive for the Next 70 Years!
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 …
Forest Park Conservancy Endorses Two Ballot Measure Campaigns
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 …
FPC’s Wish List or Your Chance to Donate Lightly Used Office Items
While our office isn’t as empty as this photo, we could use some final things to help make the office feel like home. Do you have any of the following items you’d like to donate? Step ladder – under 4 feet Wall mounted coat hangers Metal shelving unit New or …
Springville Road – A Brief History
In Forest Park, history is often literally underfoot. For example, Springville Road may look like an ordinary fire lane, but it’s actually a historic wagon road that predates Forest Park by at least a century. Springville Road’s origins go back to the early 1840s, when several Euro-American communities sprang up …










