Volunteer Work Party

This is a sign-up for a restoration work party in Forest Park.

When: Friday September 29th, 2023 from 9am to 12pm.

Where: Wildwood & NW 53rd Dr trailhead Please park at the turnoff  located on McNamee, thank you. (Parking is limited, carpooling is encourage!)

What: Restoration events for the summer will primarily focus on spot weeding in previously planted areas; mitigating non-native species which are encroaching on sensitive habitats throughout the park, and prepping for further restoration work in the Fall/Winter.

Preparation: Please wear long pants and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes, and bring a personal water bottle. Dress appropriately for the weather while following these guidelines — don’t forget to check the weather and bring a rain jacket if needed! If you usually carry any emergency medications with you on hikes (e.g. Epi-Pens, inhalers, etc), please bring those too.

We provide: Coffee, snacks, water for refilling your bottle, gloves, tools, training, and fun!

Activity info: From the English Ivy encroaching on the tree canopy, to the Poison Hemlock sprawling off of trails, a human touch is needed to help protect our natural Resources and critical habitats that support life.

Join Forest Park Conservancy’s restoration team and learn about Native plants, why volunteering is a critical component of our Land Care plans, and become involved with other passionate nature lovers helping protect our emerging forests.

Over the next few years we will be reassessing our best practices for the work we are doing, establishing better control methodologies with a focus on training and education, particularly with plant Identification.

Restoration events for the summer will primarily focus on spot weeding in previously planted areas; mitigating non-native species which are encroaching on sensitive habitats throughout the park, and prepping for further restoration work in the Fall/Winter.

This activity takes place outdoors in the open air, and though participants often pass each other on the narrow trail, we have lots of room to spread out. With that in mind, masks and vaccination are not required for this activity. However we require volunteers to stay home when feeling any symptoms of illness (regardless of COVID-19 test result) and fully support participants’ choice to wear a mask if desired.

To receive monthly updates about additional work parties, join our email list!
FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. To become a member and support our work, visit our donation page!  (Note many corporations have a matching gift program)
If you have questions, please email us!

This is a sign-up for a brushing work party in Forest Park.

When: Thursday August 3rd, 2023 from 9am to 12pm.

Where: WW @ Germantown TH (Parking is limited, carpooling is encourage!)

What: Brushing is the act of creating a “trail corridor,” or hallway of negative space along the trail, by trimming back the vegetation on either side. Not only does this improve visibility and help prevent the trails from becoming overgrown or impassable, it also helps guide users to stay on the trail and ultimately helps to prevent erosion of the trail edge.

Preparation: Please wear long pants and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes, and bring a personal water bottle. Dress appropriately for the weather while following these guidelines — don’t forget to check the weather and bring a rain jacket if needed!
If you usually carry any emergency medications with you on hikes (e.g. Epi-Pens, inhalers, etc), please bring those too.

We provide: Coffee, snacks, water for refilling your bottle, gloves, tools, training, and fun!

Activity info: Brushing work parties typically hike 1.5-4 miles within three hours; participants will need to walk over uneven and/or steep terrain while carrying hand tools. We grasp and swing tools with both hands; bend; squat; and throw bundles of vegetation off the trail. Participants are encouraged to walk and work at a pace that is comfortable for them, and to take breaks or switch tasks when feeling fatigued; but the nature of this work is physical — you’ll get a workout!

This activity takes place outdoors in the open air, and though participants often pass each other on the narrow trail, we have lots of room to spread out. With that in mind, masks and vaccination are not required for this activity. However we require volunteers to stay home when feeling any symptoms of illness (regardless of COVID-19 test result) and fully support participants’ choice to wear a mask if desired.

To receive monthly updates about additional work parties, join our email list!
FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. To become a member and support our work, visit our donation page!  (Note many corporations have a matching gift program)
If you have questions, please email us!

This is a sign-up for Rapid Responders Training.

When: Saturday October 21st, 2023 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Where: Medical & Dental Building 833 SW 11th Suite 228. The door is closed during weekends, but one of the staff members will open the door and greet you starting at 10:15 a.m. Paid public parking space are available around the building and also a large paid parking lot is behind the building. We encourage you to use public transportation if possible.

What: Rapid Responders hike around Forest Park and Marquam Nature Park and report on downed trees, landslides and other trail hazards; as well as emerging trail issues, invasive species sightings, and any other notable changes. Rapid Responders are hikers, noticers, and excellent communicators. As the ever-growing threat of climate change brings harsher inclement conditions in the winter and dryer, fire-risk summers, our Rapid Response Team has never been more necessary to protect Forest Park.

If you’ve ever been interested in maintaining and protecting the trails and health of Forest Park, we encourage you to come and join our Rapid Response Team!

Preparation: Light snacks will be provided for all participants! If you have any food allergies, please let us know!

We provide: Light snacks, water, training, and fun!

Activity info: If you are interested in becoming an Independent Volunteer (IV), the first step is to become a Rapid Responder, however Rapid Responders are not by default required to perform trail maintenance. We will meet to cover what to expect from the program, the basics of proper field reporting, and how the program has changed and is likely to change over the coming year and seasons. 

This activity takes place indoors, though participants will be in close proximity to each other in the office. With that in mind, masks and vaccination are not required for this activity. However, we require volunteers to stay home when feeling any symptoms of illness (regardless of COVID-19 test result) and fully support participants’ choice to wear a mask if desired.

To receive monthly updates about additional work parties and trainings, join our email list!
FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. To become a member and support our work, visit our donation page!  (Note many corporations have a matching gift program)
If you have questions, please email our Trails Manager, Ingry!

This is a sign-up for a brushing work party in Forest Park.

When: Thursday August 3rd, 2023 from 9am to 12pm.

Where: WW @ Germantown TH (Parking is limited, carpooling is encourage!)

What: Brushing is the act of creating a “trail corridor,” or hallway of negative space along the trail, by trimming back the vegetation on either side. Not only does this improve visibility and help prevent the trails from becoming overgrown or impassable, it also helps guide users to stay on the trail and ultimately helps to prevent erosion of the trail edge.

Preparation: Please wear long pants and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes, and bring a personal water bottle. Dress appropriately for the weather while following these guidelines — don’t forget to check the weather and bring a rain jacket if needed!
If you usually carry any emergency medications with you on hikes (e.g. Epi-Pens, inhalers, etc), please bring those too.

We provide: Coffee, snacks, water for refilling your bottle, gloves, tools, training, and fun!

Activity info: Brushing work parties typically hike 1.5-4 miles within three hours; participants will need to walk over uneven and/or steep terrain while carrying hand tools. We grasp and swing tools with both hands; bend; squat; and throw bundles of vegetation off the trail. Participants are encouraged to walk and work at a pace that is comfortable for them, and to take breaks or switch tasks when feeling fatigued; but the nature of this work is physical — you’ll get a workout!

This activity takes place outdoors in the open air, and though participants often pass each other on the narrow trail, we have lots of room to spread out. With that in mind, masks and vaccination are not required for this activity. However we require volunteers to stay home when feeling any symptoms of illness (regardless of COVID-19 test result) and fully support participants’ choice to wear a mask if desired.

To receive monthly updates about additional work parties, join our email list!
FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. To become a member and support our work, visit our donation page!  (Note many corporations have a matching gift program)
If you have questions, please email us!

Forest Park Conservancy will be celebrating National Trails Day this year on Saturday, June 5th, and we’re inviting you to join!

We’ll be brushing the trails to cut back the excess growth along the trails. If we don’t brush the trails, the narrowing of the path for users accelerates erosion and creates less safe pathways for park users.

When: Saturday, June 5th, 9am to 12pm.

What:  We will be brushing trails throughout Forest Park.

Where: The location will be emailed to all participants the week of volunteering. Parking is limited. Carpooling encouraged!

Pack plenty of water and dress for all weather conditions. Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for your safety.  All training, tools and work gloves will be provided.

Additionally, FPC will continue to abide by the Oregon Health Authority guidelines, and we ask that all participants follow our policy guidelines found here. All participants will be asked to wear a mask and remain 6ft from any other participant group, and FPC will make every effort to provide materials to keep participants safe and healthy!

This is a sign-up for a brushing work party in Forest Park.

When: Thursday August 3rd, 2023 from 9am to 12pm.

Where: WW @ Germantown TH (Parking is limited, carpooling is encourage!)

What: Brushing is the act of creating a “trail corridor,” or hallway of negative space along the trail, by trimming back the vegetation on either side. Not only does this improve visibility and help prevent the trails from becoming overgrown or impassable, it also helps guide users to stay on the trail and ultimately helps to prevent erosion of the trail edge.

Preparation: Please wear long pants and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes, and bring a personal water bottle. Dress appropriately for the weather while following these guidelines — don’t forget to check the weather and bring a rain jacket if needed!
If you usually carry any emergency medications with you on hikes (e.g. Epi-Pens, inhalers, etc), please bring those too.

We provide: Coffee, snacks, water for refilling your bottle, gloves, tools, training, and fun!

Activity info: Brushing work parties typically hike 1.5-4 miles within three hours; participants will need to walk over uneven and/or steep terrain while carrying hand tools. We grasp and swing tools with both hands; bend; squat; and throw bundles of vegetation off the trail. Participants are encouraged to walk and work at a pace that is comfortable for them, and to take breaks or switch tasks when feeling fatigued; but the nature of this work is physical — you’ll get a workout!

This activity takes place outdoors in the open air, and though participants often pass each other on the narrow trail, we have lots of room to spread out. With that in mind, masks and vaccination are not required for this activity. However we require volunteers to stay home when feeling any symptoms of illness (regardless of COVID-19 test result) and fully support participants’ choice to wear a mask if desired.

To receive monthly updates about additional work parties, join our email list!
FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. To become a member and support our work, visit our donation page!  (Note many corporations have a matching gift program)
If you have questions, please email us!

This is a restoration work party, 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!

When: Thursday, October 28th, 9am to 12pm.

What:  We will be removing invasive species.

Where: To be determined!

Pack plenty of water and dress for all weather conditions. Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for your safety. All training, tools and work gloves will be provided. In recent years, Forest Park has seen an uptick in bee activity, if you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency!

Additionally, FPC will continue to abide by the Oregon Health Authority guidelines, and we ask that all participants follow our policy guidelines found here.  FPC will make every effort to provide materials to keep participants safe and healthy!

This is a restoration work party, 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!

When: Thursday, October 28th, 9am to 12pm.

What:  We will be removing invasive species.

Where: To be determined!

Pack plenty of water and dress for all weather conditions. Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for your safety. All training, tools and work gloves will be provided. In recent years, Forest Park has seen an uptick in bee activity, if you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency!

Additionally, FPC will continue to abide by the Oregon Health Authority guidelines, and we ask that all participants follow our policy guidelines found here.  FPC will make every effort to provide materials to keep participants safe and healthy!

This is a restoration work party, 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!

When: Thursday, October 28th, 9am to 12pm.

What:  We will be removing invasive species.

Where: To be determined!

Pack plenty of water and dress for all weather conditions. Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for your safety. All training, tools and work gloves will be provided. In recent years, Forest Park has seen an uptick in bee activity, if you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency!

Additionally, FPC will continue to abide by the Oregon Health Authority guidelines, and we ask that all participants follow our policy guidelines found here.  FPC will make every effort to provide materials to keep participants safe and healthy!

This is a sign-up for a brushing work party in Forest Park.

When: Thursday August 3rd, 2023 from 9am to 12pm.

Where: WW @ Germantown TH (Parking is limited, carpooling is encourage!)

What: Brushing is the act of creating a “trail corridor,” or hallway of negative space along the trail, by trimming back the vegetation on either side. Not only does this improve visibility and help prevent the trails from becoming overgrown or impassable, it also helps guide users to stay on the trail and ultimately helps to prevent erosion of the trail edge.

Preparation: Please wear long pants and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes, and bring a personal water bottle. Dress appropriately for the weather while following these guidelines — don’t forget to check the weather and bring a rain jacket if needed!
If you usually carry any emergency medications with you on hikes (e.g. Epi-Pens, inhalers, etc), please bring those too.

We provide: Coffee, snacks, water for refilling your bottle, gloves, tools, training, and fun!

Activity info: Brushing work parties typically hike 1.5-4 miles within three hours; participants will need to walk over uneven and/or steep terrain while carrying hand tools. We grasp and swing tools with both hands; bend; squat; and throw bundles of vegetation off the trail. Participants are encouraged to walk and work at a pace that is comfortable for them, and to take breaks or switch tasks when feeling fatigued; but the nature of this work is physical — you’ll get a workout!

This activity takes place outdoors in the open air, and though participants often pass each other on the narrow trail, we have lots of room to spread out. With that in mind, masks and vaccination are not required for this activity. However we require volunteers to stay home when feeling any symptoms of illness (regardless of COVID-19 test result) and fully support participants’ choice to wear a mask if desired.

To receive monthly updates about additional work parties, join our email list!
FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. To become a member and support our work, visit our donation page!  (Note many corporations have a matching gift program)
If you have questions, please email us!

This is a sign-up for a brushing work party in Forest Park.

When: Thursday August 3rd, 2023 from 9am to 12pm.

Where: WW @ Germantown TH (Parking is limited, carpooling is encourage!)

What: Brushing is the act of creating a “trail corridor,” or hallway of negative space along the trail, by trimming back the vegetation on either side. Not only does this improve visibility and help prevent the trails from becoming overgrown or impassable, it also helps guide users to stay on the trail and ultimately helps to prevent erosion of the trail edge.

Preparation: Please wear long pants and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes, and bring a personal water bottle. Dress appropriately for the weather while following these guidelines — don’t forget to check the weather and bring a rain jacket if needed!
If you usually carry any emergency medications with you on hikes (e.g. Epi-Pens, inhalers, etc), please bring those too.

We provide: Coffee, snacks, water for refilling your bottle, gloves, tools, training, and fun!

Activity info: Brushing work parties typically hike 1.5-4 miles within three hours; participants will need to walk over uneven and/or steep terrain while carrying hand tools. We grasp and swing tools with both hands; bend; squat; and throw bundles of vegetation off the trail. Participants are encouraged to walk and work at a pace that is comfortable for them, and to take breaks or switch tasks when feeling fatigued; but the nature of this work is physical — you’ll get a workout!

This activity takes place outdoors in the open air, and though participants often pass each other on the narrow trail, we have lots of room to spread out. With that in mind, masks and vaccination are not required for this activity. However we require volunteers to stay home when feeling any symptoms of illness (regardless of COVID-19 test result) and fully support participants’ choice to wear a mask if desired.

To receive monthly updates about additional work parties, join our email list!
FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. To become a member and support our work, visit our donation page!  (Note many corporations have a matching gift program)
If you have questions, please email us!

This is a sign-up for a brushing work party in Forest Park.

When: Saturday, July 6th, 2024 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Where: TBD, (Parking is limited, carpooling is encouraged!)

What: Brushing is the act of creating a “trail corridor,” or hallway of negative space along the trail, by trimming back the vegetation on either side. Not only does this improve visibility and help prevent the trails from becoming overgrown or impassable, it also helps guide users to stay on the trail and ultimately helps to prevent erosion of the trail edge.

Preparation: Please wear long pants and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes, and bring a personal water bottle. Dress appropriately for the weather while following these guidelines — don’t forget to check the weather and bring a rain jacket if needed!

If you usually carry any emergency medications with you on hikes (e.g. Epi-Pens, inhalers, etc), please bring those too.

We provide: Coffee, snacks, water for refilling your bottle, gloves, tools, training, and fun!

Activity info: Brushing work parties typically hike 1.5-4 miles within three hours; participants will need to walk over uneven and/or steep terrain while carrying hand tools. We grasp and swing tools with both hands; bend; squat; and throw bundles of vegetation off the trail. Participants are encouraged to walk and work at a pace that is comfortable for them, and to take breaks or switch tasks when feeling fatigued; but the nature of this work is physical — you’ll get a workout!

This activity takes place outdoors in the open air, and though participants often pass each other on the narrow trail, we have lots of room to spread out. With that in mind, masks and vaccination are not required for this activity. However we require volunteers to stay home when feeling any symptoms of illness (regardless of COVID-19 test result) and fully support participants’ choice to wear a mask if desired.

To receive monthly updates about additional work parties, join our email list!

FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. To become a member and support our work, visit our donation page!  (Note many corporations have a matching gift program)

If you have questions, please email us!