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.

Quote

“In a time where there’s so much pressure to be online or consume, being in the forest, volunteering, and working with individuals in your community is an act of investment in yourself, others, and our future.” -Zac Peal, FPC Director of Stewardship & Community Engagement

Incentives

All donors to Forest Park Conservancy’s Give!Guide campaign will receive:

- A FREE cookie from Taylor Street Kitchen

• - A pass to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store
  - An “I Love Forest Park” Supporter Sticker
  - A handwritten thank-you card letting you know just how much we appreciate you!

Donors giving $100 or more will receive all of the above, plus:
- An exclusive green Forest Park Conservancy Wildwood Hat, made by our friends at Territory Run Co.—available ONLY through Give!Guide!

Weekly Giveaways:

• - Back by popular demand…Tennis Shoe Tuesday 👟 is returning! Every Tuesday during the G!G, we’ll be giving away a pair of KEEN shoes! Donate via G!G or fill out our sweepstakes form to enter the Tennis Shoe Tuesday sweepstakes! Tuesday only.
• - Throughout the campaign, we’ll also be giving away amazing prizes from our friends at Stanley 1913, Arc’teryx, Patagonia, and Cotopaxi, and Zigzag Mountain Farm. Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on Instagram to stay informed on those giveaways.

Partner(s)

Upcoming Events: On November 15, 2025, Patagonia Portland will be hosting an in-store event with Bird Alliance of Oregon, Crag Law Center, Forest Park Conservancy, and Trailkeepers of Oregon. Swing by between 11am-1pm for conversations, complimentary coffee and snacks! All supporters who sign up for our newsletters, follow our groups on social media, or make a gift to our organization's G!G efforts during the event will be entered for a chance to win Patagonia gear! RSVP Here.

Business partners: We’re so grateful to our incredible Give!Guide business partners: Arc'teryx, Columbia, Cotopaxi, KEEN, Stanley 1913, Patagonia, Taylor Street Kitchen, Territory Run Co., and Zigzag Mountain Farm.

These wonderful businesses are helping us celebrate our supporters by providing some amazing prizes and donor incentives throughout the campaign. Their commitment to community and the outdoors helps make this work possible. We couldn’t be more thankful for their support!

Nonprofit partners: We’re thrilled to celebrate and stand alongside some truly incredible fellow nonprofits in this year’s Give!Guide campaign: Bird Alliance of Oregon, Crag Law Center, Trailkeepers of Oregon, Portland Fruit Tree Project, 1000 Friends of Oregon, and the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts!

Each of these organizations plays a vital role in protecting Oregon’s lands, wildlife, and communities. We’re proud to be part of this collective effort to keep Oregon wild, resilient, and thriving.

Take a moment to visit their Give!Guide profiles and learn more about the amazing work they’re doing in the community and across our state. Together, we’re making Oregon stronger! 💚🌲