Dear Friend,
What a crazy summer this has been! COVID caused a huge reduction in staffing across Federal & State parks & forests in Oregon, followed by very large increases in park visitation as people were taking vacations locally.
September eNewsletter Read More »
Link to a recording of a webinar held Nov 17th, 2020 about the impact of wildfires on our public lands in Oregon this summer.
Wildfire Impact Panel Recording Read More »
Smart Energy Customers generate a $25,600 donation to Oregon Parks Forever
Smart Energy Customers generate a $25,600 donation to Oregon Parks Forever Read More »
Our 25th anniversary year has been one for the history books. Through the pandemic and record-breaking wildfires, this year has been a memorable one…and challenging.
Here are a few examples of what we are working on now:
We have set a goal of raising enough funds to plant at least ONE MILLION trees, to ensure that in the future, and for future generations, these burned areas will once again be lush and green!
Oregon Parks Forever establishes Wildfire Tree Replanting Fund Read More »
Oregon Parks Forever is pleased to announce, that in early January 2023, it made a grant for an additional 250,000 trees to be planted in Marion County for reforestation after the wildfires. Bear Creek Park and Campground, Minto Park, Niagara, North Fork, North Santiam, Packsaddle, and Salmon Falls parks will see the green results this season.
New Life is Taking Root: Oregon Parks Forever Funds Replanting More Than 803,000 Trees Read More »
Link to a recording of a webinar about camping opportunities in Oregon this summer.
Summer Camping Opportunities Webinar Read More »
Link to a recording of a call-in show about the opportunities and challenges of replanting trees burned by wildfire.
Opportunities and Challenges of Replanting Read More »
Cottonwood Canyon Experience Center wins one of four Honor Awards from the AIA Seattle Chapter
Cottonwood Canyon Experience Center Wins AIA Honor Award Read More »
Wapato Access Greenway State Park is home to many species of birds and mammals, however several invasive plants have taken over areas of the park — including the invasive Himalayan blackberry. A local group of volunteers called the Wapato Weed Warriors have been stewarding the park for years.
Partnership with Wapato Weed Warriors Removes Invasive Blackberries Read More »
