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Meet Cailin Bell our new office guru and organizational glue. Everything that flows through the office flows through Cailin. We wanted to get know her a little better so we asked her a few questions. Here’s what she had to say. What led you here? Why this job? As Annie Dillard said, …
This year Metro’s Central Enhancement grant is funding our efforts to raise awareness around the impact of off-leash dogs on the environment. Park goers who encounter our community outreach volunteers and pledge to keep their dog on-leash in Forest Park take home a free I <3 Forest Park leash for their dog to flaunt …
Not all trails lead to taverns, but some do! Choose your own hiking or running adventure from these little-known routes. (Editor’s Note: Skyline Tavern has since closed, but it is still open on occasion as an event and music venue! Go to their Facebook page for more info on their event …
This summer the Forest Park Conservancy is teaming up with Portland Parks & Recreation to make long-term improvements to Wildwood Trail between Wild Cherry and Dogwood, aka Ditch Trail. This heavily-used stretch of Wildwood Trail has a unique feature, a wide and deep ditch along the uphill side of the trail. The …
Thanks to continued support from West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, the Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) recently completed its third consecutive season of the Canopy Weeds (removal) Program. Canopy weeds are invasive plants such as Irish and English Ivy (hedera hibernica and hedera helix) and Traveler’s Joy (clematis vitalba) which climb to …
Base Camp Brewing Company is brewing a Forest Park Heritage Tree IPL! This flavorful, small-batch brew pays homage to the Park that inspired it. “It’s going to be a all-pilsner malt IPL, brewed with Cascade and Citra on the hot side, dry hopped with Sterling, Mt. Hood, and Meridian. It will be …
On a sunny, brisk Saturday afternoon in March, the first “No Senior Left Inside” Forest Park Discovery Hike took place, with a group of 18 enthusiastic walkers led by Marcy Houle. The inaugural hike was truly enjoyed by all, and marks the start of a series of similar walks for seniors who …
Forest Park Conservancy is the beneficiary of three acres of the Cottrell refuge, a small wooded area adjacent to Skyline Blvd., in Portland’s west hills. The land was donated by the Cottrell family, who have owned it since the 1949. The family also recently gave the adjoining eight acres, plus …
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 …
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!
