Crew Leader Training: Restoration Edition

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Do you want to strengthen your leadership skills while helping restore Forest Park? Do you like working with people, helping them improve their skills? Do you like working outside?  If you answered yes to these questions, then you might be interested in joining FPC’s Volunteer Crew Leader program.  On Saturday, …

Staff Update: A Fond (and Sad) Farewell

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Next month, we say goodbye to our wonderful Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, Guy Maguire, who will be moving to Vermont with his partner. To say that Guy will be missed is an understatement. In the year he’s been on staff, FPC has increased the number of volunteers involved, improved our …

Give today and your gift will be MATCHED!

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FPC’s Board of Directors will match every gift, dollar for dollar up to $3,500 — but this offer ends tonight at 11:59PM! Make your gift go twice as far by giving today! We are 70% of the way towards meeting our goal. Help us get over the finish line by making your gift now. …

Annual Rake-A-Thon on November 19

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Fall is my favorite time of the year. The air is brisk, the leaves are vibrant, and the weather is changing. It’s a beautiful time to be in Forest Park.   But, with all that beauty comes the need to work on the trails.  As we all know, fall is the …

Two measures for Our Environment Pass!

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We are so excited a the passage of Ballot Measure 99 and 26-178. Now, our outdoor schools will be funded and Metro will have resources to continue their work preserving land in region. Measure 99 dedicates $22 million in lottery funds annually to provide outdoor school to every middle school …

Year End Party 2016

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Join us for the Forest Park Conservancy’s Annual Year End Party! This has been a year filled with big milestones: more miles of trails maintained, more acres of land restored, more people making a difference in Forest Park. Join us to celebrate our accomplishments and look forward to an even …

Top 10 Hikes in Forest Park!

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Columbia Sportswear is hosting an event where you can meet FPC staff and learn about our favorite hikes in Forest Park! Join us on Thursday, November 10th from 5-7pm at the downtown Columbia store on 911 SW Broadway. Come learn about the best trails to explore in Forest Park and enjoy free …

Expanded Discovery Hikes Program

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Our Discovery Hikes Program is bigger and better than ever! We are adding new hikes and continuing long-standing adventures for you to enjoy. Our History of Forest Park hike in July was so popular, we are doing it again on September 10th. We have one last Beers Made by Walking hike …

First Annual Summer BBQ on August 24th!

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Join us for the Forest Park Conservancy’s First Annual Summer BBQ! We are starting a new tradition here at FPC — a Summer BBQ! We’ll have live music, great food, and lots of folks who love Forest Park. You don’t miss what will be a super fun party!  When: Wednesday, August …