For more than 50 years, the world has recognized Earth Day as a day of action. Earth Day has sparked ambitious actions through volunteerism, education, and efforts to create a brighter future for all. This year, Forest Park Conservancy is making April 22 special by partnering with nonprofits across the …
Forest Park Conservancy Joins the Love is King movement
Equity and equality don’t exist for BIPOC communities. More specifically, they do not have safe and equitable access to the physical, mental and spiritual health benefits that nature provides, Forest Park included. Together, in collaboration and partnership, Love is King and Forest Park Conservancy can create this equitable and safe …
A Place to Sit and Listen Amongst Giants
There are moments in our life that emotionally move us and renew our faith in human kindness, giving, and our connection to each other and the natural world in which we live. Most of these occurrences seem to happen most often in our personal lives rather than our professional ones. …
Trail Tip Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, ’21
The Forest Park Conservancy raking plan is complete! Ahmed, Justin, Ingry, and our 2020 Green Jobs Team spent many long hours clearing the trails to prepare for this wet winter and spring, and our diligent Independent Volunteers did their part by raking about 9 miles (!) of trails on their own.Although it …
Forest Park Conservancy’s Partnership with the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts
Forest Park Conservancy’s mission to protect Forest Park does not stop at the park’s boundary lines. As part of its 20-year landscape restoration effort, the Greater Forest Park Conservation Initiative (GFPCI), FPC, and its partners are looking for collaborative ways to protect the surrounding 10,000 acres that are part of …
Green Jobs Internship and Training Program Update – Recruiting our 2021 Cohort
Forest Park Conservancy staff are currently recruiting for the 2021 cohort of our Green Jobs Training and Internship Program in anticipation of a spring start date. This program will continue to focus on developing a diverse workforce in the green jobs sector. Some changes you will see include: New Fellowship Role: retaining an Intern …
Trail Tip Tuesday, Jan. 26th, ’21
There is still a good amount of storm damage in the park. We’re working hard to solve these issues. Users might come across puddles, trees, water flow, or other obstacles. Please know that trails aren’t just made by trail workers – they’re constantly being made and re-made and maintained by …
Trail Tip Tuesday – Jan. 19th, ’21
Happy Trail Tip Tuesday! We hope you are having a great start to your week. Check below for this week’s trail tips: Tip 1: Respect Closures Barbara Walker Crossing and Wildwood Trail: The bridge was assessed and deemed structurally unsafe for the public. Please respect this closure. Wildwood Trail from …
Trail Tip Tuesday – Jan. 12th, ’21
How are you? We hope you had a safe and healthy weekend. Here are some updates if you are thinking of visiting Forest Park : Tip 1: Newton Road – Caution: There was a small landslide towards the bottom of Newton Road, about half a mile from the Newton Road/BPA Road …
Our Plans for 2021 Are Possible Thanks to YOU
This past year was filled with unprecedented events, that for many of us resulted in loss, additional stress, and kept us wondering when the next shoe was going to drop. But through it all, you found the time and energy to be there for FPC and for Forest Park. We …