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This year, Forest Park’s Discovery Hikes will be as fun and adventurous as they are educational! Beginning in April with our History of Forest Park hike on the 1st, we have a number of hikes focusing on the naturally occurring animal and vegetation life, like our Birding Hike and Nature Photography hikes on May 13th or …
We are excited to welcome Zachary Peal and Ryan Graig as FPC’s newest additions to our staff. Zac will serve as our new Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator and Ryan is jumping in as our Trails Manager. We are so excited to have two super-skilled people as part of our team. We …
We are pleased to share this post by Erin Fitzgerald about her experience at FPC’s Spring 2017 Day of Stewardship. Thank you Erin and everyone else who came out to help repair trails, remove ivy and plant native trees and shrubs. Thanks also to NW Natural for the great lunch …
T.J. Ford has enjoyed trail running in Forest Park for 15 years. As she says, “Forest Park is my church. We are so lucky to have this unique place in our city.” Forest Park is a great place to train while also getting to enjoy all the peacefulness that being …
Want to help Forest Park just by shopping? Then plan on filling your grocery cart at Food Front Cooperative Grocery in February! Every time you shop, you will have the option to “round-up” your grocery bill for the Forest Park Conservancy. This simple yet powerful community giving program will mean you can make …
What a lively start to 2017 we’ve had! The Tualatin Mountains, where Forest Park lies, are not used to the type of brutal storms we’ve experienced this winter. Our usually moderate climate does not adequately prepare our trees for the onslaught of below freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall and ice cover …
In February, we say goodbye to Lisa Slupianek, our Trails Manager. Lisa is moving to Coeur D’Alene, Idaho with her partner. As a great leader for our trails program, Lisa planned and implemented numerous trails projects and led volunteer work parties. Her easy-going, hands-on approach to trail work and leadership …
You’ve probably seen trees that are covered in ivy. And, as a follower of the Forest Park Conservancy, you likely know that ivy is bad for Forest Park. What you may not know is that once ivy grows up a vertical surface and gets enough light, it flowers and produces …
Are you looking for gifts for that special person in your life? Not sure what to get a co-worker or friend? We’ve got you covered! Shop on our online store for great gifts from maps to t-shirts. Share your love for Forest Park and inspire your friends and loved ones …
Forest Park is a forested 5,000-acre haven for wildlife and people in Portland. Within this haven, over 80 miles of well-loved trails and 143 native plant and animal species need our help. It takes a village to protect a park. Join us in protecting Forest Park. Whether you have used Forest …
