Forest Park Conservancy

Mission

Forest Park Conservancy is a community-supported organization whose mission is to protect and restore the ecological health of Forest Park and Marquam Nature Park, maintain and enhance their extensive trails networks, promote equitable access, and inspire diverse community appreciation and stewardship of these iconic urban forests for generations to come.

Bottom Line for Portland

At 5,200 acres and 200 acres respectively, Forest Park and Marquam Nature Park account for more than half of the natural space in Portland and plays a significant role in helping local communities withstand, adapt to, and recover from the increasing effects of climate change.

Forest Park and Marquam Nature Park both provide recreational opportunities to nearly a million visitors per year and ecosystem services that are critical to increasing the resiliency of local communities, including, clean air and water, carbon sequestration, and lower summer temperatures. By stewarding Forest Park and Marquam Nature Park alongside people from local communities, FPC helps ensure that people have access to safe and expansive green spaces within the city of Portland and that critical ecosystem services that support their communities are protected for future generations.
 

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“Throughout my time in Portland, I've seen the benefits of FPC's work: brushed and raked trails, restored tread and improved drainage, piles and piles of invasive ivy replaced by native plants and wildlife. I am full of gratitude for all the work and investment in years past that have created the parks we have today. I know the importance of FPC's work today: it’s work with an impact that will last generations.” -Thomas Russell, Board Treasurer

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

FPC actively works towards building a culture in Forest Park and Marquam Nature Park where individuals feel safe and welcome in their interactions and experiences with nature, to ultimately strengthen and diversify the community of stewards dedicated to caring for and protecting Forest Park, Marquam Nature Park, and our public lands. 

To achieve this goal, FPC is dedicated to connecting underserved groups, such as local BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities and organizations, to natural spaces like Forest Park and Marquam Nature Park. We work in partnership with community organizations to ensure equitable access to nature, offer free programming to make outdoor experiences accessible to everyone, and provide culturally relevant opportunities to engage in conservation, education, and stewardship efforts.

Incentives

All Donors: All donors, regardless of amount, will get a pass to the Columbia employee store! Just in time for the holidays! 

$100+ Donors:  Donors who give $100 or more will receive Forest Park Conservancy’s Wildwood hat made by Territory Run Co.

Tennis Shoe Tuesday: Every Tuesday during the month of November, we will be giving away a pair of KEEN shoes! All Tuesday donors are automatically entered into this giveaway! 

More details to come on other incentives from HOKA shoes, Cotopaxi, Arc’teryx, and more!

Partner(s)

We're thrilled to partner with Arc'teryx, Columbia, Cotopaxi, HOKA, KEEN, Rumpl, and Territory Run Co. to offer our donors some awesome prizes from these wonderful businesses. Additionally, we are happy to have Portland Parks Foundation as our non-profit partner.