Forest Park Conservancy Programs
Information on Friends of Forest Park's programs.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Forest Park Discovery Hike Series:
Friends of Forest Park offers an annual series of guided hikes emphasizing
the natural and cultural history of Forest Park and surrounding areas.
A sampling of topics from this year's Discovery Hike Series:
- Ancient Forest Ecology
- Microcosmos: Insect life cycles
- Cultural History hikes w/Laura Foster
- Guided mountain biking tours
- Discovery hikes for kids
The 2008 series features a great lineup of hikes for all ages, with regular visits to the old growth parcel.
2008 Discovery Hike Series Schedule now available
TRAILS PROGRAM
Friends of Forest Park leads volunteer trail crews and raises over $100,000 annually to manage and
improve Forest Park's impressive trail system. Beginning in 2007, Friends of Forest Park employs a Trail Program Manager to coordinate trail projects with AmeriCorps crews and volunteers.
Remember the landslide at mile marker 14.5 on the Wildwood Trail, or the Maple Trail damage from the 2005-6 winter? Thank Friends of Forest Park and our trail crew leader for the trail repair. We also arrange for new trail projects in Forest Park. In 2006, we completed two new project: the Firelane 5 Extension (mountain biking) and the Cannon Trail.
Friends of Forest Park's Trails Program
Join us for National Trails DayNational Trails Day (Volunteer Event) on Saturday, June 7th