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At almost every FPC event, rain or shine, my kids are there — running around, helping where they can and trying to understand WHY we do what we do. As a result, they have become embedded in the culture of volunteer stewardship, deeper than I ever could have wished for. …
I am very pleased to tell you about our newest staff member! Sheryl Sackman joined the Forest Park Conservancy family as our new development director! Her work will help us strengthen and grow FPC to meet the growing needs of Forest Park. Sheryl has nearly 30 years experience directing development, …
Since the start of its volunteer program in 2007, Forest Park Conservancy’s most loyal and consistent volunteer has been the one-and-only John Jamison. A Wisconsin native, John moved to Portland in 1979 to work for Tecktronix. He soon became a frequent visitor to Forest Park and spent decades exploring its …
On Forest Park Conservancy’s biannual Day of Stewardship, Forest Park fans from across the greater Portland area join forces to enhance the natural beauty and ecology of Forest Park. This fall, be one of them.Fall Day of Stewardship October 18, 9:00 am – 12:30 pmUproot Invasive Weeds, Plant Native Trees, Restore …
Over the past two years, Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) has been working smart to combat invasive plants in Forest Park and monitor the effectiveness of these efforts. FPC’s monitoring protocol, developed in collaboration with West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District, Portland Parks & Recreation City Nature West and the …
There is a famous Native American proverb: With the planet warming and development increasing, it is important that we work tirelessly to further our mission and aspire to be the generation that will see Forest Park restored. It is important to protect this gift, so that our children, city and …
Hosted by Go Beyond Racing in partnership with Animal Athletics, the 2014 Forest Park Marathon is a race to benefit a good cause – the conservation and restoration of Portland’s 5,200-acre Forest Park. Warm fuzzies aside, it’s also a volatile, up-and-down trail run in the belly of a temperate rain forest. What does that feel like? …
Looking for a local hike that’s a little off the beaten path? This 3-mile Forest Park loop hike has it all – low foot traffic, lush forest, and scenic views. Thanks to our Thursday morning volunteers, Firelane 4 (between Maple Trail and Leif Erikson Drive) has been cleared for your hiking …
Explore Forest Park, share your sights, and win The Intertwine‘s 2014 Photo Contest! A free pair of KEEN footwear could be yours. Simply snap photos within the Intertwine region – from Cascade Locks in the Gorge over to the western edge of Tillamook State Forest, and from Mount St Helens down to Woodburn and Molalla …
A DECENT PROPOSAL: 2014 Parks Replacement Bond Portland boasts a nationally-renowned public park system thanks to the vision and values of its citizens. In most recent decades, Portland voters passed the 1989 levy and the 1994 Parks Bond to create a diversity of capital improvement projects, which helped earn Portland …
