Volunteer Opportunities From: Forest Park Conservancy

This is a sign-up for trained Volunteer Crew Leaders only. 

This registration includes separate shifts for each work party FPC will be leading in June, at both Forest Park and Marquam Nature Park. Please refer to the FPC Events Calendar to checkout the locations and work descriptions for each work party, then you can register for the corresponding shift date here. If a given shift does not correspond to a public event, then it is to support a private work party. Keep an eye out for an email from Kyla prior to your shift with more information.

Thank you so much for your help making our events safe, fun, and successful!

 

 

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, June 18th, 9am to 12pm.

Where: Wildwood at 53rd Trailhead. Parking is limited. Carpooling is 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 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 8

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!

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, June 27th, 9am to 12pm.

Where: Springville Trailhead. 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 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 24

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!

This is a sign-up for trained Volunteer Crew Leaders only. 

This registration includes separate shifts for each work party FPC will be leading in July. Please refer to the FPC Events Calendar to checkout the locations and work descriptions for each work party, then you can register for the corresponding shift date here. If a given shift does not correspond to a public event, then it is supporting a private, sponsored work party. Keep an eye out for an email from Kyla prior to your shift with more information.

Thank you so much for your help making our events safe, fun, and successful!

 

 

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, July 2nd, 9am to 12pm.

Where: Newton Rd Trailhead. Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged! From Skyline Blvd, turn on to Newton Rd., which is not marked on Google Maps, and follow it to the dead end where you'll reach the parking lot and trailhead.

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 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 29

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!

Join our Brush-a-thon 2026 celebrations with Forest Park Conservancy, where we'll be getting together to brush the trails, cutting back the excess spring growth in Forest Park to keep the trails safe and navigable and help manage the natural health of the forest.

When: Saturday, July 11th, 9am to 12pm.

Where: Thundercrest/Fire Lane 3 TH. Parking is limited; please plan to park in the neighborhood across Skyline Blvd. Follow the linked map. Please mind the traffic on Skyline. 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 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 15

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!

Join our Brush-a-thon 2026 celebrations with Forest Park Conservancy, where we'll be getting together to brush the trails, cutting back the excess spring growth in Forest Park to keep the trails safe and navigable and help manage the natural health of the forest.

When: Saturday, July 11th, 9am to 12pm.

Where: Springville Road. Parking is limited. Follow the linked map. 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 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 26

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!

Join our Brush-a-thon 2026 celebrations with Forest Park Conservancy, where we'll be getting together to brush the trails, cutting back the excess spring growth in Forest Park to keep the trails safe and navigable and help manage the natural health of the forest.

When: Saturday, July 11th, 9am to 12pm.

Where: Wildwood Trail on NW 53rd Dr. Follow the linked map. 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 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 7

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!

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, July 18th, 9am to 12pm.

Where: Thundercrest/Fire Lane 3 TH. Parking is limited; please plan to park in the neighborhood across Skyline Blvd. Follow the linked map. Please mind the traffic on Skyline. 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 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 29

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!

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, July 23rd, 9am to 12pm.

Where: Firelane 1/Forest Lane. Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged! Last 1/4 mi to the TH is an unpaved gravel road - watch out for potholes!

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 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 11

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!

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, July 30th, 9am to 12pm.

Where: TBD. Parking is limited. Carpooling is 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 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 11

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!

With more than 80 miles of trails, keeping Forest Park and Marquam Nature Park in top shape requires dedicated volunteers who monitor and report trail conditions year-round. FPC’s Rapid Response Team hikes, runs, and explores the trails, identifying downed trees, invasive species, erosion, and other maintenance concerns—helping us respond quickly to keep the parks safe and accessible.

We need your help, especially during the winter months when storm damage is at its worst! As a Rapid Responder, you'll receive training, be assigned a team and a route, and gain the skills to spot and report trail issues effectively.

Join us in protecting and maintaining these beloved parks—sign up today to become a member of the Rapid Response Team!

Where: 833 SW 11th Suite 228: the conference room on the 2nd floor of our offices.When: Saturday, October 10th, 10:00am – 12:30pm. Please note that there will be a 15-20 minute break mid-training, and it’s possible we may finish slightly early.

If you have any questions before the training, please let us know!

With more than 80 miles of trails, keeping Forest Park and Marquam Nature Park in top shape requires dedicated volunteers who monitor and report trail conditions year-round. FPC’s Rapid Response Team hikes, runs, and explores the trails, identifying downed trees, invasive species, erosion, and other maintenance concerns—helping us respond quickly to keep the parks safe and accessible.

We need your help, especially during the winter months when storm damage is at its worst! As a Rapid Responder, you'll receive training, be assigned a team and a route, and gain the skills to spot and report trail issues effectively.

Join us in protecting and maintaining these beloved parks—sign up today to become a member of the Rapid Response Team!

Where: 833 SW 11th Suite 228: the conference room on the 2nd floor of our offices.When: Wednesday, October 14th, 10:00am – 12:30pm. Please note that there will be a 15-20 minute break mid-training, and it’s possible we may finish slightly early.

If you have any questions before the training, please let us know!