Thank You, Lisa!

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After more than seven years as FPC’s office manager and membership coordinator, Lisa Micek-Hillerns has moved on to other adventures.She saw FPC through many big changes from changing our name from Friends of Forest Park to the Forest Park Conservancy, the launch of the Greater Forest Park Conservation Initiative, and …

KEEN Earth Day

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On April 22, KEEN Footwear is donating 10% of all sales from their Portland store to support the Forest Park Conservancy! Head on over to the KEEN Garage at 515 NW 13th Ave to get your gear and support FPC. Store hours are 10 am to 7 pm. See you there!

Day of Stewardship Recap

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Forest Park Conservancy’s biannual Day of Stewardship was a big success! On March 14, more than 130 volunteers came together and in just three hours made long-lasting improvements to the ecological health of Forest Park.Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers we accomplished so much! Uprooted 140,400 square feet of invasive ivy  …

Metro Grant for Dogs and Trails

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This year the Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) is a proud recipient of the Metro Central Enhancement grant! As part of this grant, FPC aims to improve a popular section of Wildwood Trail and conduct community outreach to address the problem of off-leash dogs in Forest Park.  Off-leash dogs in Forest Park can …

Forest Park Froggers

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Starting in January, armies of frogs (yes, that’s the technical term) mobilize from their upland territory in Forest Park down to their wetland breeding grounds below Highway 30. These northern red-legged frogs are a state-listed species of concern who must risk their lives for a chance to breed. If they …

Trails Manager Lucy Cohen Says Farewell

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After five years with the Forest Park Conservancy, Lucy Cohen will be stepping down from her Trails Manager position this February. Thankfully, her glowing personality and exceptional trail skills will not be too far from Forest Park.  She is the new Trails Technician for Portland Parks & Recreation’s City Nature …

Canopy Weeds Crew Back In Action

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Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) and West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District are gearing up for their third season of the Canopy Weeds program, a collaborative effort to remove invasive ivy and clematis from private property surrounding Forest Park. Through this program, funded by West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, FPC manages a …

Give!Guide Great Success!

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Thanks to everyone who gave to us through the 2014 Willamette Week Give!Guide! You exceeded our expectations. From November 2nd to the last second of 2014, folks from around the country showed their love for Forest Park via their contributions.“I have been enjoying Forest Park for almost 15 years now. I …

Meet Kota and Daiki! Japanese Interns

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Over the years, Forest Park Conservancy’s field crew has worked with many dedicated interns, some of them visitors from far off places like Finland and France.  Now, thanks to Pacific International Academy, an ESL program at Marylhurst University, two college students from Japan have joined our crew. Every Thursday from …

Volunteer on Day of Stewardship! March 14th

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Whether you have hiked its trails a thousand times, admired its rolling hills from across the river, or just breathed in the fresh air of Portland, you have experienced the gift of Forest Park. On our biannual Day of Stewardship, Forest Park Conservancy invites you to have fun and give back to …