Ship wreck of the Peter Iredale at Fort Stevens State Park                  Photo:Tjflex/flickr 

Recently, Oregon Parks Forever was nominated to be an environmental partner at 1% for the Planet by the Fort George Brewery in Astoria, Oregon. We are honored to be accepted by 1% for the Planet and have a few questions for Brian Bovenizer, marketing director at Fort George Brewery. 

OPF: Why did you choose us to become a partner at 1%FTP?

BB/FG: When we learned that we could nominate local non-profit environmental groups for 1%, we thought of Oregon Parks Forever. We joined a cohort of beverage makers who had previously supported the Wildfire Replanting Program in 2023, which provided over 803,000 trees to areas burned by wildfires. We wanted to continue to help them with their important work, so last year, we joined the beverage makers to fund OFP’s new program, WE CARE FOR PARKS. Their first project was to help restore Minto Park in November. The project attracted over 50 volunteers, on a rainy day, and they put in a full day of work. We were impressed with Oregon Parks Forever’s organization on the ground. This group knows how to get it done. By nominating Oregon Parks Forever, perhaps other 1% for the Planet businesses can also show them some love.

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When two longtime friends and successful businessmen went on a fishing trip in 2001, Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, realized that companies are responsible for their environmental impact, they pledged to donate 1% of their annual sales to environmental organizations. In 2002, they created 1% For the Planet to encourage other companies to do the same. In 2024 Oregon Parks Forever became an Environmental Partner.

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The deadline is approaching, so register today to receive your tee shirt and swag. Time to Register to be ready to Run for the Trees! We have officially joined with Bob Ross Inc. - yes, that Bob Ross! - to bring the Happy Little Trees 5K to Oregon for the first time. It's virtual so register online, run anytime, anyplace in April between Earthday, April 22-26 Participation is open to all ages and abilities, and you can run, walk, bicycle, skate or use a mobility device in any favorite outdoor setting of your choosing.

Registration is just $36 and includes a "Happy Little Swag" bundle:
Keepsake "Happy Little T-shirt." Commemorative racing bib, and Finisher's medal.
Here's the best part: $10 from your Happy Little Trees 5K registration will go directly to Oregon Parks Forever to plant 10 trees. We are funding the replanting of forests and parks affected by Oregon’s wildfires, drought, heat domes and insects. 🌲🌲🌲🌲
Register online. After entering your information, choose "Oregon" from the dropdown menu. Smile, 🥰 knowing that your 5K has helped to plant majestic, native trees in Oregon. Send us a photo wearing your tshirt. (optional!) That's it! 🌲🌲🌲

Oregon Parks Forever is member-supported. Please take a moment to make a gift of any amount. By improving parks and creating innovative programs, we all will have more enjoyable and meaningful experiences in the great outdoors.