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With more than 80 miles of trail in Forest Park, maintaining the park’s health requires a special group of volunteers consistently monitoring and reporting conditions on the ground. FPC’s Rapid Response Team is made up of volunteers who walk, hike, and run the trails to report downed trees, invasive species, …
It’s that time of year again, Willamette Week’s Give!Guide is returning! Give!Guide showcases amazing local nonprofits (including FPC!) as part of a massive fundraising effort to help support the work these nonprofits do. Last year, the campaign raised a whopping $8.35 million! The work Forest Park Conservancy does would not …
We are blown away by the incredible support and participation in this year’s Nasty Challenge! Thanks to all of you—whether you’ve been running, hiking, or cheering on the sidelines—we’ve hit our $5,000 fundraising goal with over a month still to go! Your dedication to Forest Park Conservancy and its mission …
Dear Forest Park Conservancy supporters, Fall is my favorite season. The cool, crisp air and beautiful colors are all high points but I also enjoy slowing down a bit and allowing for more self-reflection, and, of course, and it’s no surprise the single best place I have found to do …
We are partnering with NW Dirt Churners to bring back the Nasty Challenge! Last held in 2019, the Nasty Challenge is a series of Nasty routes, designed to challenge runners and hikers. These routes utilize hills, technical trails, and firelanes to provide you with a real challenge! It’s a great …
Invasive weeds are one of the biggest threats to the health of our local forests. Plants like English ivy were introduced to the region as ornamental plants and then were able to spread and outcompete native plants. English ivy, if unchecked, will completely take over the forest floor and choke …
On October 5th we are highlighting Marquam Nature Park with an exciting morning out in the park! Join us for a morning of community science, education, community service, and family-friendly FUN! All of these experiences are free to the public, but we ask you to RSVP in advance for some …
Last week, I attended PGE’s first in-person community meeting, held at the Skyline Grange off NW Skyline, near Forest Park, to give feedback on their Harborton Reliability Project. About 25 people from PGE were present and about 25 community members attended. PGE brought a number of subject matter experts in …
We are excited to introduce you to the two newest FPC team members! Neena and Mitchell come to us from PGE’s Project Zero, a workforce development program that we have been a partner of since 2020. The program places young adults who are interested in learning more about the green …
[Featured Image Provided by Portland Parks & Recreation] Invasive species are something our staff and volunteers are all too familiar with. Invasive English ivy, for example, is something we are constantly working to keep under control in Forest Park. However, we may have a new threat to contend with. The …
