Oregon Parks Forever

A nonprofit raising funds to enhance and preserve special places and experiences in Oregon’s parks.

Oregon Parks Forever

A nonprofit raising funds to enhance and preserve special places and experiences in Oregon’s parks.

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Our Mission
Enhance and preserve Oregon’s parks

Our Mission

Oregon Parks Forever is a statewide nonprofit organization raising funds to enhance & preserve special places and experiences in Oregon’s Parks. With the growing popularity of outdoor recreation, visitation to parks in Oregon has exploded. Oregon Parks Forever was formed to help supplement existing funding sources, in order to preserve and protect the experience of using the parks for Oregonians and all those who visit our beautiful state.

As stewards of our parks, and for the benefit of all who enjoy them, we are committed to preserving resources and enhancing opportunities that will maximize the values of Oregon parks, now and for generations to come.

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Our Mission

Oregon Parks Forever is a statewide nonprofit organization raising funds to enhance & preserve special places and experiences in Oregon’s Parks. With the growing popularity of outdoor recreation, visitation to parks in Oregon has exploded. Oregon Parks Forever was formed to help supplement existing funding sources, in order to preserve and protect the experience of using the parks for Oregonians and all those who visit our beautiful state.

As stewards of our parks, and for the benefit of all who enjoy them, we are committed to preserving resources and enhancing opportunities that will maximize the values of Oregon parks, now and for generations to come.

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Bob Ross Happy Little Trees (Virtual) 5K
Support tree planting and forest protection in Oregon parks

Bob Ross Happy Little Trees (Virtual) 5K

Inspired by American painter and PBS television personality Bob Ross’ love of the outdoors, Oregon Parks Forever has joined a virtual 5K race started four years ago to help plant trees in parks & forests.

Participants can run, walk, hike, or roll to complete their 5K anywhere outdoors anytime between Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 28). Runners are encouraged to register by March 1 to ensure that your swag arrives before the event week. Registration will close on April 1.

For $36 per person, each participant will receive a keepsake Happy Little T-shirt, a commemorative bib number and a finisher’s medal. All Oregon race proceeds support tree planting and forest protection efforts in Oregon parks. Ten trees will be planted in Oregon for each registration.

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Bob Ross Happy Little Trees (Virtual) 5K

Inspired by American painter and PBS television personality Bob Ross’ love of the outdoors, Oregon Parks Forever has joined a virtual 5K race started four years ago to help plant trees in parks & forests.

Participants can run, walk, hike, or roll to complete their 5K anywhere outdoors anytime between Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 28). Runners are encouraged to register by March 1 to ensure that your swag arrives before the event week. Registration will close on April 1.

For $36 per person, each participant will receive a keepsake Happy Little T-shirt, a commemorative bib number and a finisher’s medal. All Oregon race proceeds support tree planting and forest protection efforts in Oregon parks. Ten trees will be planted in Oregon for each registration.

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