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The Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) and West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District (WMSWCD) have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (or MOU) to work collaboratively in the long-term protection and conservation of private properties in the Greater Forest Park Ecosystem. WMSWCD is a publicly funded special district conservation organization …
Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) recently hired a few new Land Stewards who graduated from Wisdom of the Elders’ Internship Program. They will be working under Matt McLean, FPC’s Land Stewardship and Workforce Development Manager, to conduct restoration work in Forest Park and other FPC-managed properties, like the Ancient Forest Preserve. …
Last week, the Forest Park Conservancy’s (FPC) Conservation Director, Alejandro Orizola, along with partners from The Nature Conservancy (TNC), West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (WMSWCD), and Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), hosted a panel and some presentations to a delegation of climate change professionals from Africa. The delegation …
One of the great privileges of being a part of the Green Jobs Workforce Development team is having the opportunity to work in amazing outdoor spaces. The Ancient Forest Preserve (AFP) is a flourishing old growth forest tucked away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Portland. Our organization has …
The work conducted by FPC wouldn’t be possible without the support of donors and volunteers, and we have an exciting opportunity for your support to go even further this spring! As an Earth Day Oregon Business Partner of the Forest Park Conservancy and a member of 1% for the Planet, …
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is governed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is located on the traditional homelands of the Iñupiat and Gwichʼin peoples. At 19,286,722 acres, it is the largest wildlife refuge in the United States. The refuge is a vital ecosystem for wildlife and …
Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) is proud to steward and care for the vast natural area that is Forest Park. As our efforts to care for the park increase, so do our need for Forest Park Ambassadors! This year, Forest Park users will see more Ambassadors than before, and our goal …
FPC is currently hiring for two Trails Technician positions for this spring. Read the full job listing below. Applications are due February 28th. Want to learn more about FPC? Click here. Title: Trails Technician (2 positions available) Reports to: Trails Manager Work Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week, including 1-2 weekends per month Classification: Temporary, Non-Exempt Work …
The Metro Central Community Enhancement Grant provides funds to communities and local organizations in the Portland area. Funding for this grant comes from a $1 fee put on each ton of waste processed at the Metro Central Transfer Station and a committee of local residents reviews the applications and selects …
Last year, our old work truck incurred a major engine problem that cost more to fix than the truck was worth. Our work truck is one of the most important pieces of equipment we use. It’s what lets us travel to the trails, carry our team, and transport equipment like …
