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This year’s All Trails Challenge has officially begun. This is a great way to get exercise, explore Forest Park and help us ensure this amazing place is healthy and restored. Challenge yourself to hike all 80 miles of trail or tackle the Wildwood Trail at 30 miles! Whether you’ve been …
Thanks to a great partnership with Prometheus Real Estate Group, when you donate through their POrCH program, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $3,000. But don’t wait: This match opportunity ends July 31, 2016. Founded in 2009, POrCH (the Promethean Outreach and Community Help program) is Prometheus Real Estate Group’s volunteer and …
Each year, the Forest Park Conservancy recruits and trains volunteers who, along with our staff, spend thousands of hours making sure Forest Park’s trails are in great shape. And, we’ve heard from our supporters that the trails have never been in such great shape. We’re really proud of our accomplishments …
Spring is such a great time to explore Forest Park. As the weather improves, many more of us are spending time in Forest Park. Just minutes from downtown Portland, we can go from being in the city to being in the forest. This is something most cities don’t have. We …
Got some banking to do? Have we got a deal for you! In June, you have three great ways to bank with SELCO Community Credit Union, a long-time Forest Park Conservancy partner. Throughout the month of June SELCO is running a promotion that benefits the Forest Park Conservancy and your …
You’ve seen those trees that are covered in ivy, right? Did you know that not only does this invasive species kill trees by toppling them to the ground, but their seeds also help spread this nasty plant throughout Forest Park? Invasive plants are one of the greatest threats to the …
THE ORGANIZATION The 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 future stewardship of the splendor of this iconic, urban wilderness as a gift for generations. Each year, we work with over 1,000 …
We’re proud of the work we do. Rallying volunteers and restoring Forest Park back to health, all while protecting it for the future. But look deeper and you’ll see that that the long-term welfare of Forest Park really relies on two fundamental things: education and inspiration. We see the value …
Volunteer Crew Leaders, or VCLs, are the backbone of our volunteer program in the park. They provide support to help manage the nearly 1,000 volunteers who join our work parties throughout the year to restore habitat and repair trails in Forest Park. VCLs help with everything from setting up work …
Creativity. Nature. Light. These are the ideas that drove Nancy Hebb Freeman to seek out Forest Park on her almost daily walks with her partner, Ray Siderius. Together, they would explore the trails, observe the changes of the season and connect with nature. Nancy passed away in August of 2015. …
