Volunteer: Restoration Work Party (Planting) - Saturday, March 28th 2026 (Marquam Nature Park Shelter)Join us for a native planting volunteer event to help restore forest habitat! We’ll be planting native species to support the revegetation and biodiversity of the forest floor, creating healthy habitat for the many wildlife species that call Forest Park home. Volunteers will learn about the plants we’re working with and the best practices for successful planting—no experience necessary! With extra time we will remove invasive species from the area to prepare for future plantings. When: Saturday, February 28th, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00pm. Where: Marquam Nature Park Shelter. Parking is limited, carpooling is encouraged! What: Planting native species in the forest. Removing and cutting up invasive species. We will be working on the trails, which requires hiking (up to 3 miles) on uneven terrain and physical labor in the forest (up to 2.5 hours). Long pants, long socks, and sturdy, closed-toe tennis shoes or hiking boots with good traction are required for your safety. Long-sleeved shirts and weather appropriate layers for sun/wind/rain are also recommended. Make sure to bring a water bottle - many folks find it beneficial to bring a small backpack as well. If you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency! Training, tools, snacks, coffee, and work gloves will be provided. To receive monthly updates about additional work parties, sign-up for our newsletter! FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. If you want to help support our operations, consider becoming a monthly donor, or check to see if your employer offers a workplace giving program! If you have questions, please email us. Program: Public Volunteer Work Parties Join us for a native planting volunteer event to help restore forest habitat! We’ll be planting native species to support the revegetation and biodiversity of the forest floor, creating healthy habitat for the many wildlife species that call Forest Park home. Volunteers will learn about the plants we’re working with and the best practices for successful planting—no experience necessary! With extra time we will remove invasive species from the area to prepare for future plantings. When: Saturday, February 28th, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00pm. Where: Marquam Nature Park Shelter. Parking is limited, carpooling is encouraged! What: Planting native species in the forest. Removing and cutting up invasive species. We will be working on the trails, which requires hiking (up to 3 miles) on uneven terrain and physical labor in the forest (up to 2.5 hours). Long pants, long socks, and sturdy, closed-toe tennis shoes or hiking boots with good traction are required for your safety. Long-sleeved shirts and weather appropriate layers for sun/wind/rain are also recommended. Make sure to bring a water bottle - many folks find it beneficial to bring a small backpack as well. If you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency! Training, tools, snacks, coffee, and work gloves will be provided. To receive monthly updates about additional work parties, sign-up for our newsletter! FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. If you want to help support our operations, consider becoming a monthly donor, or check to see if your employer offers a workplace giving program! If you have questions, please email us. Program: Public Volunteer Work Parties Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97201 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Tool Maintenance Work Party - Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 (Lower Macleay)Join us for a Tool Maintenance Volunteer Event to help us get our tools ready for the next season! During this hands-on event, we’ll work together to clean, inspect, and fix a portion of our tool inventory so it is ready for upcoming stewardship and trail work events. This is a great opportunity to support stewardship work behind the scenes while learning basic tool care skills that help extend the life of our equipment. No prior experience is needed, and all supplies and instructions will be provided. In celebration of Earth Month, we’ll be raffling off one donated Wildwood Candle Co. candle at each volunteer work party in April! Sign up now for a chance to give back to the forest and win one of these unique, Forest Park–themed candles. When: Thursday, April 2nd, 9am to 12pm. Where: Lower Macleay Park. Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged! What: Tool cleaning and repair. This will require standing, bending, and lifting of tools. Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for your safety. Long-sleeved shirts and weather appropriate layers are also recommended. Make sure to bring a water bottle. If you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency! Training, tools, snacks, coffee, and work gloves will be provided. To receive weekly updates about additional work parties, sign-up for our newsletter! FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. If you want to help support our operations, consider becoming a monthly donor, or check to see if your employer offers a workplace giving program! If you have any questions, please email us! Program: Public Volunteer Work Parties Join us for a Tool Maintenance Volunteer Event to help us get our tools ready for the next season! During this hands-on event, we’ll work together to clean, inspect, and fix a portion of our tool inventory so it is ready for upcoming stewardship and trail work events. This is a great opportunity to support stewardship work behind the scenes while learning basic tool care skills that help extend the life of our equipment. No prior experience is needed, and all supplies and instructions will be provided. In celebration of Earth Month, we’ll be raffling off one donated Wildwood Candle Co. candle at each volunteer work party in April! Sign up now for a chance to give back to the forest and win one of these unique, Forest Park–themed candles. When: Thursday, April 2nd, 9am to 12pm. Where: Lower Macleay Park. Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged! What: Tool cleaning and repair. This will require standing, bending, and lifting of tools. Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for your safety. Long-sleeved shirts and weather appropriate layers are also recommended. Make sure to bring a water bottle. If you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency! Training, tools, snacks, coffee, and work gloves will be provided. To receive weekly updates about additional work parties, sign-up for our newsletter! FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. If you want to help support our operations, consider becoming a monthly donor, or check to see if your employer offers a workplace giving program! If you have any questions, please email us! Program: Public Volunteer Work Parties Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97210 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Tool Maintenance Work Party - Saturday, April 11th, 2026 (Lower Macleay)Join us for a Tool Maintenance Volunteer Event to help us get our tools ready for the next season! During this hands-on event, we’ll work together to clean, inspect, and fix a portion of our tool inventory so it is ready for upcoming stewardship and trail work events. This is a great opportunity to support stewardship work behind the scenes while learning basic tool care skills that help extend the life of our equipment. No prior experience is needed, and all supplies and instructions will be provided. In celebration of Earth Month, we’ll be raffling off one donated Wildwood Candle Co. candle at each volunteer work party in April! Sign up now for a chance to give back to the forest and win one of these unique, Forest Park–themed candles. When: Saturday, April 11th, 9am to 12pm. Where: Lower Macleay Park. Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged! What: Tool cleaning and repair. This will require standing, bending, and lifting of tools. Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for your safety. Long-sleeved shirts and weather appropriate layers are also recommended. Make sure to bring a water bottle. If you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency! Training, tools, snacks, coffee, and work gloves will be provided. To receive weekly updates about additional work parties, sign-up for our newsletter! FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. If you want to help support our operations, consider becoming a monthly donor, or check to see if your employer offers a workplace giving program! If you have any questions, please email us! Program: Public Volunteer Work Parties Join us for a Tool Maintenance Volunteer Event to help us get our tools ready for the next season! During this hands-on event, we’ll work together to clean, inspect, and fix a portion of our tool inventory so it is ready for upcoming stewardship and trail work events. This is a great opportunity to support stewardship work behind the scenes while learning basic tool care skills that help extend the life of our equipment. No prior experience is needed, and all supplies and instructions will be provided. In celebration of Earth Month, we’ll be raffling off one donated Wildwood Candle Co. candle at each volunteer work party in April! Sign up now for a chance to give back to the forest and win one of these unique, Forest Park–themed candles. When: Saturday, April 11th, 9am to 12pm. Where: Lower Macleay Park. Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged! What: Tool cleaning and repair. This will require standing, bending, and lifting of tools. Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for your safety. Long-sleeved shirts and weather appropriate layers are also recommended. Make sure to bring a water bottle. If you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency! Training, tools, snacks, coffee, and work gloves will be provided. To receive weekly updates about additional work parties, sign-up for our newsletter! FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. If you want to help support our operations, consider becoming a monthly donor, or check to see if your employer offers a workplace giving program! If you have any questions, please email us! Program: Public Volunteer Work Parties Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97210 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Restoration Work Party - Saturday, April 18th, 2026 (Leif Erikson @ Thurman)Join us for an invasive species removal volunteer event to help restore native habitat! We'll be removing invasive plants to make space for native species to thrive and support future revegetation efforts. This important work helps improve the health and resilience of the forest ecosystem for years to come. In celebration of Earth Month, we’ll be raffling off one donated Wildwood Candle Co. candle at each volunteer work party in April! Sign up now for a chance to give back to the forest and win one of these unique, Forest Park–themed candles. When: Saturday, April 18th, 9 am to 12pm. Where: Leif Erikson @ Thurman. Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged! What: Removing and cutting up invasive species. We will be working on the trails, which require hiking (up to 3 miles) on uneven terrain and physical labor in the forest (up to 2.5 hours). To receive weekly updates about additional work parties, sign-up for our newsletter! FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. If you want to help support our operations, consider becoming a monthly donor, or check to see if your employer offers a workplace giving program! If you have any questions, please email us! Program: Public Volunteer Work Parties Join us for an invasive species removal volunteer event to help restore native habitat! We'll be removing invasive plants to make space for native species to thrive and support future revegetation efforts. This important work helps improve the health and resilience of the forest ecosystem for years to come. In celebration of Earth Month, we’ll be raffling off one donated Wildwood Candle Co. candle at each volunteer work party in April! Sign up now for a chance to give back to the forest and win one of these unique, Forest Park–themed candles. When: Saturday, April 18th, 9 am to 12pm. Where: Leif Erikson @ Thurman. Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged! What: Removing and cutting up invasive species. We will be working on the trails, which require hiking (up to 3 miles) on uneven terrain and physical labor in the forest (up to 2.5 hours). To receive weekly updates about additional work parties, sign-up for our newsletter! FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. If you want to help support our operations, consider becoming a monthly donor, or check to see if your employer offers a workplace giving program! If you have any questions, please email us! Program: Public Volunteer Work Parties Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97210 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Tool Maintenance Work Party - Thursday, April 30th, 2026 (Lower Macleay)Join us for a Tool Maintenance Volunteer Event to help us get our tools ready for the next season! During this hands-on event, we’ll work together to clean, inspect, and fix a portion of our tool inventory so it is ready for upcoming stewardship and trail work events. This is a great opportunity to support stewardship work behind the scenes while learning basic tool care skills that help extend the life of our equipment. No prior experience is needed, and all supplies and instructions will be provided. When: Thursday, April 30th, 9am to 12pm. Where: Lower Macleay Park. Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged! What: Tool cleaning and repair. This will require standing, bending, and lifting of tools. Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for your safety. Long-sleeved shirts and weather appropriate layers are also recommended. Make sure to bring a water bottle. If you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency! Training, tools, snacks, coffee, and work gloves will be provided. To receive weekly updates about additional work parties, sign-up for our newsletter! FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. If you want to help support our operations, consider becoming a monthly donor, or check to see if your employer offers a workplace giving program! If you have any questions, please email us! Program: Public Volunteer Work Parties Join us for a Tool Maintenance Volunteer Event to help us get our tools ready for the next season! During this hands-on event, we’ll work together to clean, inspect, and fix a portion of our tool inventory so it is ready for upcoming stewardship and trail work events. This is a great opportunity to support stewardship work behind the scenes while learning basic tool care skills that help extend the life of our equipment. No prior experience is needed, and all supplies and instructions will be provided. When: Thursday, April 30th, 9am to 12pm. Where: Lower Macleay Park. Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged! What: Tool cleaning and repair. This will require standing, bending, and lifting of tools. Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for your safety. Long-sleeved shirts and weather appropriate layers are also recommended. Make sure to bring a water bottle. If you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency! Training, tools, snacks, coffee, and work gloves will be provided. To receive weekly updates about additional work parties, sign-up for our newsletter! FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. If you want to help support our operations, consider becoming a monthly donor, or check to see if your employer offers a workplace giving program! If you have any questions, please email us! Program: Public Volunteer Work Parties Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97210 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Trails Work Party (Brushing) - Thursday, May 21st 2026 (TBD)Join us for a brushing volunteer event where FPC will be cutting back the excess spring growth from the sides of the trails to ensure that they are passable and safe, and to reduce erosion risks. When: Thursday, May 21st, 9am to 12pm.What: Removing excess spring growth from the sides of the trails. We will be working on the trails, which requires hiking (up to 3 miles) on uneven terrain and physical labor in the forest (up to 2.5 hours) Where: TBD. Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged! Long pants, long socks, and sturdy, closed-toe shoes with good traction are required for your safety. Long-sleeved shirts and weather appropriate layers are also recommended. Make sure to bring a water bottle - many folks find it beneficial to bring a small backpack as well. In recent years, Forest Park has seen an uptick in bee activity, if you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency! Training, tools, snacks, Equal Exchange coffee, and work gloves will be provided. For Volunteer Crew Leaders: Brushing course TBD To receive weekly updates about additional work parties, sign-up for our newsletter! FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. If you want to help support our operations, consider becoming a monthly donor, or check to see if your employer offers a workplace giving program! If you have questions, please email us! Program: Public Volunteer Work Parties Join us for a brushing volunteer event where FPC will be cutting back the excess spring growth from the sides of the trails to ensure that they are passable and safe, and to reduce erosion risks. When: Thursday, May 21st, 9am to 12pm.What: Removing excess spring growth from the sides of the trails. We will be working on the trails, which requires hiking (up to 3 miles) on uneven terrain and physical labor in the forest (up to 2.5 hours) Where: TBD. Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged! Long pants, long socks, and sturdy, closed-toe shoes with good traction are required for your safety. Long-sleeved shirts and weather appropriate layers are also recommended. Make sure to bring a water bottle - many folks find it beneficial to bring a small backpack as well. In recent years, Forest Park has seen an uptick in bee activity, if you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency! Training, tools, snacks, Equal Exchange coffee, and work gloves will be provided. For Volunteer Crew Leaders: Brushing course TBD To receive weekly updates about additional work parties, sign-up for our newsletter! FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. If you want to help support our operations, consider becoming a monthly donor, or check to see if your employer offers a workplace giving program! If you have questions, please email us! Program: Public Volunteer Work Parties Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97210 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Trails Work Party (Brushing) - Saturday, May 30th 2026 (Marquam Nature Park)Join us for a brushing volunteer event where FPC will be cutting back the excess spring growth from the sides of the trails to ensure that they are passable and safe, and to reduce erosion risks. When: Saturday, May 30th, 9 am to 12 pm. Where: TBD. Parking is limited. Carpooling encouraged!What: Removing excess spring growth from the sides of the trails. We will be working on the trails, which requires hiking (up to 3 miles) on uneven terrain and physical labor in the forest (up to 2.5 hours) Long pants, long socks, and closed-toe shoes with good traction are required for your safety. Long-sleeved shirts and weather appropriate layers are also recommended. Make sure to bring a water bottle - many folks find it beneficial to bring a small backpack as well. In recent years, Forest Park has seen an uptick in bee activity, if you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency! Training, tools, snacks, Equal Exchange coffee, and work gloves will be provided. For Volunteer Crew Leaders: Brushing course TBD To receive weekly updates about additional work parties, sign-up for our newsletter! FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. If you want to help support our operations, consider becoming a monthly donor, or check to see if your employer offers a workplace giving program! If you have questions, please email us! Program: Public Volunteer Work Parties Join us for a brushing volunteer event where FPC will be cutting back the excess spring growth from the sides of the trails to ensure that they are passable and safe, and to reduce erosion risks. When: Saturday, May 30th, 9 am to 12 pm. Where: TBD. Parking is limited. Carpooling encouraged!What: Removing excess spring growth from the sides of the trails. We will be working on the trails, which requires hiking (up to 3 miles) on uneven terrain and physical labor in the forest (up to 2.5 hours) Long pants, long socks, and closed-toe shoes with good traction are required for your safety. Long-sleeved shirts and weather appropriate layers are also recommended. Make sure to bring a water bottle - many folks find it beneficial to bring a small backpack as well. In recent years, Forest Park has seen an uptick in bee activity, if you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency! Training, tools, snacks, Equal Exchange coffee, and work gloves will be provided. For Volunteer Crew Leaders: Brushing course TBD To receive weekly updates about additional work parties, sign-up for our newsletter! FPC is supported through the generosity of our donors. If you want to help support our operations, consider becoming a monthly donor, or check to see if your employer offers a workplace giving program! If you have questions, please email us! Program: Public Volunteer Work Parties Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97201 Allow Groups: Yes |