Update: The Wildwood Welcome Party is over, thanks to everyone who joined us! Check out our events calendar for more ways to join us on the trails!
A Celebration of Trees, Trails, and Community
About the Wildwood Welcome Party
Join us on June 17th and 18th for a fun, free, inclusive summer event focused on bringing together communities from all around Portland to experience and celebrate Portland's backyard oasis, Forest Park.
Never been to Forest Park? This is the perfect event for you! Bring your friends and family along to meet others in your community. There are a variety of unique experiences to choose from. We can't wait to see you on the trails.
This event will be hosted in partnership between the Forest Park Conservancy, Nike, partner organizations, and individuals from the Portland community.
Alternative Transportation Encouraged and Rewarded!
Parking is limited at Forest Park's trailheads. Arriving by alternative transportation will help reduce trailhead congestion and reduce the event’s carbon footprint! Participants who arrive at the event by carpool, public transit, bike, or on foot will be entered into a raffle for an amazing giveaway! Plan your public transit route using TriMet's Trip Planner or reach out to us at info@forestparkconservancy.org with any questions.
The Lineup!
Friday, June 17th Events
About Zine-Making
Join us in partnership with the Independent Publishing Resource Center for a two-hour outdoor writing workshop! Together we'll dive into the form and practice of zine-making, a mode of self-publishing that takes only a piece of folded paper, a pen, and your own creativity.
We'll look at some finished zines from other artists, fold up one of our own, and explore some writing prompts to kick-start our creativity. Will you fill your zine with a personal story, a poem, a comic, or something else entirely? Come hang with us and see where your zine takes you! No experience is necessary. Beginners and people of all ages are encouraged to join, and all materials will be provided.
We'll be meeting at the Holman Lane entrance to Forest Park.
About the Forest Park Nature Adventure
Looking for an outdoor activity to enjoy with the whole family or with friends? Stop by the Lower Macleay Trailhead to pick up a copy of the Forest Park Nature Adventure! Learn about native plants and Indigenous history, experience Forest Park from a new perspective, and immerse yourself in nature while having fun.
All ages and abilities are welcome to stop by and pick up a printout.
June 17th Update: Due to the rain, we will no longer be meeting at Lower Macleay Trailhead.
We will be meeting at Sasquatch Brewing's NW Taphouse located at 2531 NW 30th Ave., Portland, OR 97210.
Staff will be there from 5 PM to 8 PM.
Sasquatch Brewing is offering a 15% discount to anyone who attends and states that they are with the Forest Park Conservancy's Wildwood Welcome Party!
About The Kickoff Party
Grab your friends and toast to the weekend ahead! We're kicking off the Wildwood Welcome Party on Friday, June 17 from 5-8 pm to eat, drink and hang together. At the event, we will have a list of all of the weekend events you can sign up for, maps to explore the park, and more. Meet representatives from partner organizations and learn more from FPC staff about the conservancy's work.
We will be meeting at Sasquatch Brewing's NW Taphouse located at 2531 NW 30th Ave., Portland, OR 97210.
Sasquatch Brewing is offering a 15% discount to anyone who attends and states that they are with the Forest Park Conservancy's Wildwood Welcome Party!
CLICK HERE to let us know you're coming! Bring your friends, family, and coworkers! The more the merrier.
About The Pride Shake-Out Run
For one of the first events of the Wildwood Welcome Party, join Portland Frontrunners, Trail Mixed Collective, NIKE Trail, and the Forest Park Conservancy for shake-out run before Pride in Forest Park.
We’ll talk about safety in Forest Park, tips for running on the trails, and what’s ideal to do the day before your race.
Get tips from NIKE Trail pros and meet new friends and fellow Forest Park lovers. The event is non-competitive, free and welcome to all! We strongly encourage carpooling, using rideshare or Trimet services to attend this event. Parking is extremely limited.
We will be meeting at the Leif Gate at NW Thurman Street.
About The Volunteer Events
This is a brushing work party. Trail maintenance efforts often are context-dependent. The nature of a forest, its ecology, climate, foot traffic, and more can all affect what is necessary to keep the forest healthy and maintain it for the use of its patrons. Brushing is one such necessity in Forest Park. Brushing is the maintenance act of removing debris and excess vegetation from the sides of the trails, up to two feet on the uphill sides of trails and one foot on the downhill side, where FPC will be removing invasive species from inside Forest Park and planting native species to help manage the natural health of the forest.
Join us in helping make Forest Park accessible and protecting the long-term health of the trails!
Multiple trailhead options are available. Please email us at info@forestparkconservancy.org if you have any questions about volunteering!
All of the below events are on Friday, June 17th from 5:30 - 7:30. Choose the trailhead that works best for you!
Saturday, June 18th Events
About A Morning of Mindfulness (and Yoga!)
Join Rachael, of RachDoesYoga for a morning of mindfulness and yoga. Rach is a creative with a background in DEI and wellness who uses this experience to emphasize the importance of collective care.
Post activity coffee provided by Deadstock Coffee.
We’ll be meeting at Morak Trail.
About The Volunteer Events
This is a brushing work party. Trail maintenance efforts often are context-dependent. The nature of a forest, its ecology, climate, foot traffic, and more can all affect what is necessary to keep the forest healthy and maintain it for the use of its patrons. Brushing is one such necessity in Forest Park. Brushing is the maintenance act of removing debris and excess vegetation from the sides of the trails, up to two feet on the uphill sides of trails and one foot on the downhill side, where FPC will be removing invasive species from inside Forest Park and planting native species to help manage the natural health of the forest.
Join us in helping make Forest Park accessible and protecting the long-term health of the trails!
Multiple trailhead options are available. Please email us at info@forestparkconservancy.org if you have any questions about volunteering!
All of the below events are on Saturday, June 18th from 9:00 - 11:00. Choose the trailhead that works best for you!
About the Forest Park Nature Adventure
Looking for an outdoor activity to enjoy with the whole family or with friends? Stop by the Lower Macleay Trailhead to pick up a copy of the Forest Park Nature Adventure! Learn about native plants and Indigenous history, experience Forest Park from a new perspective, and immerse yourself in nature while having fun.
All ages and abilities are welcome to stop by and pick up a printout. Join us from 4-6 pm Friday, or 11-3 Saturday.
Meet us at the Lower Macleay trailhead at Lower Macleay Park, 2960 NW Upshur St, Portland, OR 97210, USA
About The Volunteer Events
This is a brushing work party. Trail maintenance efforts often are context-dependent. The nature of a forest, its ecology, climate, foot traffic, and more can all affect what is necessary to keep the forest healthy and maintain it for the use of its patrons. Brushing is one such necessity in Forest Park. Brushing is the maintenance act of removing debris and excess vegetation from the sides of the trails, up to two feet on the uphill sides of trails and one foot on the downhill side, where FPC will be removing invasive species from inside Forest Park and planting native species to help manage the natural health of the forest.
Join us in helping make Forest Park accessible and protecting the long-term health of the trails!
Multiple trailhead options are available. Please email us at info@forestparkconservancy.org if you have any questions about volunteering!
All of the below events are on Saturday, June 18th from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Choose the trailhead that works best for you!
About English Ivy Basket Weaving
Join us for an ivy weaving workshop. Elder Celeste has taught numerous weaving courses and completed multiple artist residencies with the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture.
English ivy is a non-native species that thrive in Forest Park, to the detriment of native plants and trees. While it is necessary that our work involve the removal of ivy to restore Forest Park, ivy weaving workshops allow us to repurpose removed ivy into something beautiful.
We will be meeting at the Lower Macleay Park Pavillon.
About The Volunteer Events
This is a brushing work party. Trail maintenance efforts often are context-dependent. The nature of a forest, its ecology, climate, foot traffic, and more can all affect what is necessary to keep the forest healthy and maintain it for the use of its patrons. Brushing is one such necessity in Forest Park. Brushing is the maintenance act of removing debris and excess vegetation from the sides of the trails, up to two feet on the uphill sides of trails and one foot on the downhill side, where FPC will be removing invasive species from inside Forest Park and planting native species to help manage the natural health of the forest.
Join us in helping make Forest Park accessible and protecting the long-term health of the trails!
Multiple trailhead options are available. Please email us at info@forestparkconservancy.org if you have any questions about volunteering!
All of the below events are on Saturday, June 18th from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
About Birdin' in Forest Park
Join FPC and Sam Dejarnett, bird expert and host of the Always be Birdin' podcast, on a guided hike through Forest Park. This will be a casual 2-mile hike starting and stopping at Aspen Trailhead. The experience will be tailor-made for people interested in birding in parks and natural areas who might not have much prior experience.
Come enjoy a great time outdoors, learn about the birds of Forest Park, and meet some new people.
Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them, and remember to dress appropriately for the weather. We will be meeting at the Aspen Trailhead.
About the Summer Light Photo Hike
Join local professional photographer Dan Hawk, along with staff from Forest Park Conservancy and Pro Photo Supply, for a casual evening photo hike to take advantage of the beautiful summer light.
You are invited to bring your camera, whether it be a professional-grade camera, a classic film camera, or even your phone, to hike along with us and capture unique images in the forest. Don’t have a camera but want to join us? Pro Photo Supply has a full rental department with plenty to choose from! We welcome you to join us regardless of your hiking or photography abilities.
Dan Hawk will provide tips and tricks out on the trail during the event for getting the best shots in summer lighting. Additionally, one week later Forest Park Conservancy will host an optional photo critique session to go over everyone's best shots from the night.
We will be meeting at the Lower Macleay trailhead at Lower Macleay Park, 2960 NW Upshur St, Portland, OR 97210, USA
About the Wrap-Up Party
Celebrate the close of the Wildwood Welcome Party! Join us on Saturday, June 18 from 6-8pm. We hope you enjoyed the weekend of festivities, we can't wait to hear your stories from the weekend and make new friends! Celebrate together with food, drink, and fun!
We will be meeting at Sasquatch Brewing's NW Taphouse located at 2531 NW 30th Ave., Portland, OR 97210.
Sasquatch Brewing is offering a 15% discount to anyone who attends and states that they are with the Forest Park Conservancy's Wildwood Welcome Party!
Thank You Friends and Community Partners!
Elder Celeste Whitewolf
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