Oregon Craft Beverage Makers Collaborate to Help Oregon Parks Forever
Restore Oregon’s Parks

Four leading Oregon craft beverage producers are teaming up again with Oregon Parks Forever to raise funds to restore and beautify Oregon’s parks for a new program called, "We Care for Parks." Through August 31, at all Oregon retailers, $1 from every 6-pack of cans of Sunriver Brewing, Pelican Brewing beer, Portland Cider Company cider, and select products within the Stoller Wine Group portfolio will be donated towards Oregon Parks Forever to support the launch of our We Care for Parks program. Funds raised this year will go towards the tools and equipment needed for restoration projects for the program’s lifespan, to be used for years to come in beautifying parks all throughout Oregon. 

The beverage companies are supporting the pilot program – We Care for Parks – which is a collaboration with SOLVE Oregon for volunteer-driven restoration projects at parks impacted by wildfire throughout the state.   (Continued...)                                  

Union County Parks and Recreation, the City of La Grande Parks & Recreation Department, Oregon Parks Forever and the Kids in Parks program invite local children, families and community members to celebrate the grand opening of TRACK Trails at Morgan Lake and the Mount Emily Recreation Area. Learn how it works.

The partners will host a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, August 8th at 10 a.m. at the Morgan Lake trailhead and at 2:00 p.m. at the Mount Emily Recreation Area – Red Apple Trail trailhead.  

TRACK Trails are a type of environmental treasure hunt for young children and their families to get unplugged and active outdoors. It offers a series of self-guided activities that turn an ordinary hike into a fun-filled, discovery-packed adventure. Each trail will have four brochures available that help kids learn about topics such as birds, trees, flowers, ferns and animal tracks. The trails also provide families with multiple opportunities to learn about the natural, cultural and historical resources at each site. (Continued...)

Oregon Parks Forever and David’s Chair are pleased to announce that a brand-new, all-terrain Track chair was dedicated at Dory Days, and is available in Pacific City, near Cape Kiwanda, for free to those with mobility issues. The chair was donated in honor of Harold “Mac” McCall. (continued...)

With dark, clear skies expected for mid-August, the annual Perseid meteor shower should prove to be a good show for sky watchers as it peaks the nights of Aug. 12 and 13. (continued...)

Over 26 million people work for companies with matching gift programs. So that means about 10% of the US workforce is eligible for corporate matching gifts. There is no cost to you to check and see if your membership contributions to Oregon Parks Forever will be matched by your employer. The app will lead you through requesting the information from your job. Check it out now.

Your gift makes such a great impact on Oregon Parks Forever and for Oregon's outdoor recreationists. By requesting a corporate match, you can stretch your contribution even further without giving another dollar. Interested in getting your gift matched? Click here to access your employer’s corporate match submission form. Also on our donation form, there is a checkbox. 

Join Oregon Parks Forever's membership, and you will be doing good by supporting our work to improve experiences in Oregon's parks and forests. From Track Chairs allowing accessibility for those with mobility challenges to Hiker/Biker campsites, and much more, you will be part of a vibrant community of fellow outdoor enthusiasts who share their love for all things green. Receive complimentary gifts at the levels below and special members' pricing on most items in our store, a subscription to the print magazine, 1859, and all electronic publications.

In this 3-minute video you can learn more our current projects.