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On Saturday, October 1st, the Forest Park Conservancy will be hosting our Fall Day of Stewardship, our largest volunteer work party to restore Forest Park each year. For me, this year’s Fall Day of Stewardship has a special meaning because it’s the first time I’ll be participating as FPC’s Volunteer & …
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 …
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 …
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 …
