Foundation News

Dear Friend,
We all sat in the smoke and wondered…What can I do? How can I help? Oregon Parks Forever has established a Wildfire Tree Replanting Fund.

Dear Friend, Last month, the Oregon State Parks & Recreation Commission accepted a donation of nearly $40,000 from our organization for the construction of three additional hike/bike pods in state parks along the Oregon coast.

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.

Link to a recording of a webinar held Nov 17th, 2020 about the impact of wildfires on our public lands in Oregon this summer.

Smart Energy Customers generate a $25,600 donation to Oregon Parks Forever

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!

Link to a recording of a webinar about camping opportunities in Oregon this summer.