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We’ve often said that our work is not possible without our volunteers, and that is true! But we don’t always have the chance to showcase some of these volunteers – people who love our public parks so much that they spend hours upon hours in the field to help care …
PGE’s Project Zero is a program that aims to engage young people in climate science, clean energy solutions, and the green jobs market. For four years now, Forest Park Conservancy has been a proud participant in Project Zero, hosting Project Zero interns and providing them with real, on-the-job training and …
It’s the Super Special Summer Fundraiser at the Forest Park Conservancy! We’re giving away the cutest bumper stickers from our friend Natasha Rauf. Natasha designed us these “Follow Me to Forest Park” bumper stickers, and for a limited time we are giving 200 of them away with every donation to …
FPC is currently hiring our next Development Manager. The Development Manager is responsible for all aspects of our donor database, Raiser’s Edge/NXT, and Grants Management; ensuring that the Development team’s administrative and financial duties are completed. This is a full-time position with a $60,000 salary and benefits, such as health …
Earlier this month, the state of Oregon officially entered the 2023 wildfire season. The start of wildfire season can bring uncertainty and anxiety for the rest of the summer. Living in the Portland metro area, a dense, urban setting surrounded by natural areas, has the inherent risk of wildfire and …
This blog post was put together by our friends at the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts (COLT) and was featured in their 2023 State of the Lands Report. We encourage you to read the full report to learn more about the great work COLT is doing, as well as to …
Forest Park Conservancy depends on volunteers in many ways to help us achieve our goals and advance our mission. Right now, more than ever before, we need for volunteers to help with event planning as well as reviewing and/or helping write grants. We are organizing new, special committees for FPC …
Recently, we hired a new Trails Technician to help support our ongoing trail work needs in Forest Park. Coda (they/them) comes to us with years of experience in a conservation corps and they are ready to get out in the field to help support and maintain Forest Park’s trail system. …
In March, we asked our community for help with an ambitious fundraising goal: a total of $20,000 in new and upgraded donations. And 65 donors came through for us to make it possible. In total, we raised $20,200, and our friends at Bemis will be matching $20,000 in additional donations …
National Trails Day is an annual event held on the first Saturday of June to celebrate all public trails. This includes those in our favorite city parks, like Forest Park and Marquam Nature Park! We’ve got a few things planned to celebrate, so we hope you’ll join us to celebrate …
