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The Forest Park Conservancy seeks a Trails Crew Leader to support FPC’s mission to protect and restore Forest Park for future generations. Reports to: Trails Manager Work Schedule: 40 hours per week from June 4, 2018 – August 31, 2018 Classification: Seasonal, Non-Exempt Work Location: Workday starts at 2960 NW Upshur St, Portland, Ore., 97210 About the …
Big Dog, Little Dog, Go Dog Go! Some of my favorite P.D. Eastman books revolved around dogs. You may wonder: what do dogs have to do with restoring and protecting Forest Park? Read on and I’ll share why this topic is so important. There are many things we cannot change. …
The Forest Park Conservancy seeks two Trails Assistants to support FPC’s mission to protect and restore Forest Park for future generations. Reports to: Trails ManagerWork Schedule: 40 hours per weekClassification: Seasonal, Non-ExemptWork Location: Workday starts at 2960 NW Upshur St, Portland, Ore., 97210 About the Forest Park Conservancy Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) protects and …
This year’s Beers Made by Walking program will feature six local brewers who love Forest Park and also make some of the best beer and cider in town. Join us for hikes in Forest Park followed by beer tappings throughout the summer when you can sample their Forest Park-inspired beer. This is …
As many of you know, in the spring of 2016, the City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability embarked upon a city-wide process to create an Off-Road Cycling Master Plan. They looked at all off-road cycling activities from pump tracks and skills parks to off-road cycling trails on all …
On behalf of the Board and staff of the Forest Park Conservancy, I want to thank the hundreds of people who made donations ranging from $5 to $20,000. Each gift we receive makes a difference. We are pleased, delighted, thrilled, grateful, honored and humbled by the strong support we received …
Gabriel Liston is an artist, illustrator and researcher living in St Johns. His 2014 exhibition, Get All That Is Coming To You, at NW Portland’s Froelick Gallery explored the old ditches and lost stories of Lafe Pence’s 1906 sluicing of Willamette Heights and Guild’s Lake. His Fall 2018 exhibit, Above …
As we wind down 2017, perhaps you’re wishing you’d participated in more volunteer work parties in Forest Park. Well, here’s your chance to get a jump start on 2018 so you don’t miss out on all of the fun, camaraderie, and sense of accomplishment. Check out our January work parties …
As you’ve likely noticed, Portland is getting crowded. The same holds true for Forest Park trails. More users than ever are enjoying Forest Park, which is a wonderful thing indeed. But along with more park visitors, so too are increasing reports of unsettling issues. Recently, there have been a rise …
We hope everyone has a wonderful new year and wish you health, happiness and many hours spent enjoying Forest Park in 2018. Along …
